Turn-Based RPG Final Fantasy Resonance Is Not a Port or Remake of Shuttered Gacha Game

Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy Resonance, a new turn-based RPG for PS5 that reimagines the 2015 mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. The title will feature HD-2D graphics and no microtransactions, marking a shift away from the original's live-service model.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in Square Enix's strategy, moving away from mobile-first live service models toward premium, console-focused experiences for legacy franchises.
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy Resonance recently, the first turn-based RPG in the long-running franchise for years.
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