Square Enix is set to release first three 'Final Fantasy' pixel remasters on July 28

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On July 28, PC players can get their hands on the pixel remaster versions of the first three Final Fantasy games. Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II, and Final Fantasy III are coming to Steam first and then Android and iOS the day after, on July 29. You can now pre-purchase the games individually, with pricing starting at USD 12 (around CAD 15), or via a bundle of all six games for around USD 96 (around CAD 119).

There will be three soundtracks and two unique wallpapers for each pre-purchased title. But Square Enix hasn't revealed when the fourth to sixth installment will come out. But they are scheduled for sometime this year.

You can expect completely new graphics and "improved ease of play" with a modernized UI and auto-battle options. There will be extra features like a bestiary, a music player, and an illustration gallery. The soundtrack has been rearranged, but its process was overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu.

Source: Engadget

'Final Fantasy XIV Online' 'Endwalker' expansion pre-order begins, scheduled for November 23 release

The fourth expansion pack of Final Fantasy XIV Online now has a release date. Endwalker will arrive on November 23. Square Enix revealed the release date during its Digital Fan Festival 2021. The game is now available for pre-order at USD 39.99 (around CAD 48.42) for the standard edition. There are also collector's editions available.

The second job added to the game is the scythe-wielding "Repear," who can deal damage with melee attacks and summon avatars during close-quarter combat. The game will have new explorable areas, new tribes, and new threats. There will also be the new playable male Viera race.

Source: Engadget

'Final Fantasy VIII Remastered' is now available on mobile

The PC version of Final Fantasy VIII Remastered is now available as a paid game on iOS and Android. In Canada, it costs $23.99 to download the app. What can you expect from this game? It's the PC remastered version of the title initially launched in 1999. 

There seem to be some glitches in the game, though. Square Enix tries to address these issues in this FAQ. If you're still okay with that, you can now download the app.

Source: Engadget

A 'Space Invaders' AR game is in the works

Another title Square Enix Montreal is working on is a new take on an old game. The studio is working with its subsidiary Taito to create a Space Invaders augmented reality game for smartphones. Expect this new game to bring the pesky alien spaceships into your area, much like how Pokémon Go works.

We don't know when the game is officially coming out yet. But according to Square Enix's website, you can sign up to possibly playtest the game in the future.