Overview
- Square Enix released the remake on February 5 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and PC, with a free demo that carries save data into the full game.
- Developers say the core story remains intact as subplots were trimmed or made optional and new material was added, including a chapter featuring an older Kiefer.
- The game adopts a hand-crafted diorama look, with Square Enix building physical dolls of party members and scanning them to inform in-game models and lighting.
- Combat and progression have been rebuilt with Moonlighting dual vocations, Vocational Perks, a new Monster Master path, visible enemies, faster battle options, auto-battle, and optional post-battle healing.
- Early reviews praise the accessibility and art direction but critique heavy hand-holding and reduced difficulty, noting a much shorter campaign than prior versions.