Final Fantasy Resonance: A Mobile Remake Outshines FF7 Rebir…
The record shows strong demand for HD-2D remakes of classic Final Fantasy stories, potentially encouraging Square Enix to revisit more mobile titles for console and PC.
The record shows strong demand for HD-2D remakes of classic Final Fantasy stories, potentially encouraging Square Enix to revisit more mobile titles for console and PC.
Key points - Final Fantasy Resonance peaked at over 42,000 concurrent players on Steam during its first weekend. - It surpassed Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's record of 40,564 concurrent players for single-player FF games on Steam. - The game launched on Steam on October 23, one day after console versions. - Resonance is the first Final Fantasy game with HD-2D art style, co-developed by Square Enix and LANCARSE. - It is a full remake of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius's first chapter, featuring rebuilt combat and fully voiced story.
Timeline - October 23: Final Fantasy Resonance launches on Steam, hitting 27,933 concurrent players on day one. - October 24: Concurrent players reach 38,182, approaching the record. - October 25 (weekend): Peak exceeds 42,000, breaking the record for single-player FF games on Steam.
FAQ
Q: What platforms is Final Fantasy Resonance available on? A: It's out now on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Q: Is Final Fantasy Resonance a direct port of Brave Exvius? A: No, it's a full remake of the first chapter with rebuilt combat, world map, and fully voiced main story.
Q: Does the Steam version support Traditional Chinese? A: Yes, the Steam version supports Traditional Chinese.
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