What Resonance's $20 Million Means for Final Fantasy's Futur…
The success of Resonance and Expedition 33 could push Square Enix to greenlight a big-budget turn-based mainline Final Fantasy, giving longtime fans the classic combat they've been craving.
The success of Resonance and Expedition 33 could push Square Enix to greenlight a big-budget turn-based mainline Final Fantasy, giving longtime fans the classic combat they've been craving.
Key points - Final Fantasy Resonance sold 400,000 copies across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, generating $20 million in revenue. - Resonance dethroned Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for the highest concurrent player peak on Steam among single-player Final Fantasy games. - Analyst Rhys Elliott says Square Enix has left many JRPG fans behind by moving toward action-oriented Final Fantasy titles. - Elliott suggests Square Enix may eventually make a big-budget turn-based mainline Final Fantasy game.
Timeline - Last week: Final Fantasy Resonance, a turn-based HD-2D RPG, launched and quickly set a new Steam concurrent player record for single-player Final Fantasy games. - Last year: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive, launched and won Game of the Year at The Game Awards. - Now: Analyst Rhys Elliott reports Resonance has sold 400,000 copies and earned $20 million, excluding Switch 2 sales.
FAQ
Q: How many copies has Final Fantasy Resonance sold? A: According to analyst Rhys Elliott, Resonance has sold 400,000 copies across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, bringing in $20 million in revenue.
Q: Is Final Fantasy Resonance a turn-based game? A: Yes, Resonance is a turn-based HD-2D RPG, marking a return to classic-style combat for the series.
Q: Will Square Enix make a turn-based mainline Final Fantasy? A: Analyst Rhys Elliott believes there's still a gap for a big-budget turn-based mainline Final Fantasy and that all signals point Square Enix in that direction.
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