Square Enix opens Tokyo Game Show 2025 website and released the list of games and stage schedule for the September 25-28 event at Makuhari Messe, Chiba.
A strong focus was placed on HD-2D releases, expansion to Switch 2, and community engagement through hands-on demos, photo spots, and YouTube broadcasts.
Key lineup highlights
Square Enix brought Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC with separate hands-on demos, a 15-minute allotment per session, and a meet the Dragonlord photo spot complete with photocard. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake made an appearance at Family Game Park with an early game demo and dot slime sticker giveaways.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles comes with a public hands-on demo day, an Ivalice-themed photo spot, and a special stage ahead of its September 30, 2025 release. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is available to try on Xbox Series and Switch 2, including a Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy collaboration photo spot and card case giveaways for demo participants.
Final Fantasy XIV Online held a fat chocobo photo spot, a meet and greet with moogle and Alpha, and a cross-platform social media campaign with original bags. Octopath Traveler 0 focused on stage broadcasts with gameplay footage and development stories ahead of its December 4, 2025 release. KILLER INN on PC unlocked the second closed beta test content before the Steam Playtest, complete with participation codes. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales featured a debut demo for Switch 2 as well as freebies.
Noteworthy stage schedule
On September 25, Eiko Kano's Critikano Hit program aired the opening gameplay of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake with guest Yuji Horii. On September 27, Octopath Traveler 0 aired on YouTube featuring new gameplay and production stories, followed by a special Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake stage with the Critikano Hit dev team and cast.
On September 28, the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game stage explained the creative process of Final Fantasy-themed cards, and Super Dragon Quest X TV presented an on-location session with time challenges. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles held a special stage with Shinnosuke Tachibana (voice of Ramza) and the development team. Final Fantasy XIV closed the agenda with a special presentation on YouTube, details to follow.
Strategic direction and release implications
The presence of many titles on Switch 2 is indicative of Square Enix's aggressive strategy of extending its reach to Nintendo's new generation. The HD-2D lineup, especially Dragon Quest I & II and the arrival of DQ III, confirms this format as a pillar that blends nostalgia and modern presentation. Scheduling the release of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles right after TGS maximized the effect of demo momentum and media attention.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 has the potential to be a benchmark of new platform performance for Square Enix's AAA titles. Community activation in Final Fantasy XIV strengthens live-service engagement through photo spots, giveaways, and broadcasts. The Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy collaboration demonstrates cross-IP expansion to reach a wider audience.
Tips for visitors
Prioritize the demo queues of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake due to high enthusiasm. Take advantage of photo spots and freebies such as Dragonlord photocard, FFT hand-fan, FFVII card case, and FFXIV campaign bag while supplies last.
Also, follow the YouTube broadcasts for Octopath Traveler 0, the FFT stage, and FFXIV special presentations so you don't miss any important announcements without being on-site.
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