Summary
There may not yet be a brand-new mainlineFinal Fantasyinstallment on the docket for 2025, but that doesn’t mean the franchise will be taking a breather backstage next year. In fact, 2025 is going to be a big year forFinal Fantasy, and there may be even more on the horizon that haven’t been revealed yet, so fans of the longstanding franchise should buckle up as the new year begins.
From the critically acclaimedFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirtharriving on PCto a one-of-a-kind collaboration withMagic: The Gathering, 2025 is already packed with bigFinal Fantasynews. Add to that the potential release ofFinal Fantasy 14 Mobileand whispers of remasters for classic titles likeFinal Fantasy 9andFinal Fantasy Tactics, and 2025 seems to be shaping up to be another landmark year for Square Enix’s beloved series.
Everything Happening With Final Fantasy in 2025
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is Headed to PC
One of the biggest things happening with theFinal Fantasyfranchise in 2025 involves the highly successfulFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which managed to gain so much acclaim that it even wonGame Rant’s first-ever Community GOTY award. While it would be nice to see the game’s sequel arrive in 2025, however, fans will have to wait a bit longer for that. Nevertheless,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis landing on PC next year, with a release date of August 01, 2025. Square Enix has already confirmed that no more content will be released forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but at least fans will have its PC port to look forward to ahead of the launch of the third and final entry in theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy.
Final Fantasy Is Crossing Over With Magic: The Gathering
Fans of bothMagic: The GatheringandFinal Fantasywill be pleased to know that the two franchises are crossing over in 2025, specifically on June 13. The crossover will pull elements from every mainlineFinal Fantasygame, from the first game all the way through toFinal Fantasy 16, ultimately resulting in the largest collection ofFinal Fantasyartwork ever assembled in a single game, with pieces from bothMagic: The Gatheringartists and experiencedFinal Fantasyartists. Early previews have already shown off some incredible art, with original depictions of iconic characters like Cloud Strife and Sephiroth, both of whom are key faces of theFinal Fantasyfranchise.
Final Fantasy 14 Mobile Is Expected to Launch in 2025
While it doesn’t currently have a release date,Final Fantasy 14 Mobileis also expected to launch in 2025. Just as it sounds,Final Fantasy 14 Mobilewill bring the hitMMO to iOS and Android devices. However, unlikeFinal Fantasy 14, which requires a subscription to play,Final Fantasy 14 Mobilewill be free-to-play but will not be incorporating gacha mechanics. The game will also feature various playable races, seamless class and job switching, and fun activities like fishing, Triple Triad, and Chocobo racing at the Gold Saucer.
WhileFinal Fantasy 14 Mobileis expected to launch in 2025, fans should still keep their expectations in check, as anything can happen.
Other Final Fantasy Projects Could Receive Updates in 2025
Potential Final Fantasy Remakes and Remasters Could Receive Updates in 2025
There have been countless rumors and leaks circulating over the last several years aboutpotentialFinal Fantasyremakesand remasters, some of which were tied to games likeFinal Fantasy 8andFinal Fantasy 10. However, only a handful of these rumors have survived into the end of 2024, and they could receive updates in 2025 if they are real projects.
At the top of the list ofFinal Fantasyremake rumors isFinal Fantasy 9, which was talked about quite a bit in 2024. While many of these rumors have yet to be confirmed or denied, with no newFinal Fantasygames currently on the docket to be released in 2025, the potentialFinal Fantasy 9remake could receive an update of some kind in 2025. If the rumors of aFinal Fantasy 9remake are true, it’s unclear whether it would receive the same treatment asFinal Fantasy 7has received with its remake trilogy, but considering it is one of the most belovedFinal Fantasytitles ever made, it might be well-received either way.
There has also been some speculation about aFinal Fantasy Tacticsremaster, largely fueled by industry insiders and online publications. According to Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, theFinal Fantasy Tacticsremasteris “real and happening,” although no official details have been released by Square Enix. Assuming it is only a remaster and not a remake, the supposedFinal Fantasy Tacticsremaster would likely include updated visuals, quality-of-life improvements, and more, bringing the classic tactical RPG to modern platforms.
If theFinal Fantasy Tacticsremaster is truly happening, it could receive a formal update from Square Enix in 2025.
Finally, a potential remaster of theFinal Fantasy 13trilogy has also been fueled by rumors and unverified leaks. Despite being what many fans believe to be one of the worstFinal Fantasygames to date, it is largely agreed thatFinal Fantasy 13’s protagonist, Lightning, is one of the series' best. In light of that, if the rumors of aFinal Fantasy 13trilogy remaster are true, at least fans will get to spend some more quality time with Lightning alongside what would likely be improved visuals and quality-of-life updates. Reportedly, the rumoredFinal Fantasy 13remaster could potentially launch in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Final Fantasy 16 May Come to Xbox in 2025
It has also all but been confirmed by Square Enix thatFinal Fantasy 16will be coming to Xbox, although the developer is unable to announce a release date. The reason for the developer wanting to hold back on the release date is because it hasn’t yet been confirmed whetherFinal Fantasy 16really will be coming to Xbox consoles. However, Square Enix has said that porting the fantasy RPG to Xbox is one of its goals, so it’s more than likely to happen. With that in mind, 2025 might be a decent release window for it.
