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Square Enix · 1987–present · 29 Entries

Cadence2.25 yrs
Last entryOut now!
Expected~Dec 2028
SentimentIGDB user ratings, oldest to newest
76 (1987) → 90 (2024)
Average 77 across 26 entries
  1. Final Fantasy Resonance

    Final Fantasy Resonance

    Latest entry|Released Oct 22, 2026|A little late

    Since last release: 2 yrs 8 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
    Typical release: Feb 2026
    Usual gap then: 2 yrs
    8 months late

    Since this release: just out

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  2. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

    Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

    Released Feb 29, 2024|Early

    Since last release: 8 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy XVI
    Typical release: Dec 2025
    Usual gap then: 2.5 yrs
    1 yr 10 mos early

    IGDB user rating 90View ↗

  3. Final Fantasy XVI

    Final Fantasy XVI

    Released Jun 22, 2023|Late

    Since last release: 3 yrs 2 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy VII Remake
    Typical release: Jul 2022
    Usual gap then: 2.25 yrs
    1 yr late

    IGDB user rating 83View ↗

  4. Final Fantasy VII Remake

    Final Fantasy VII Remake

    Released Apr 10, 2020|Very late

    Since last release: 3 yrs 4 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy XV
    Typical release: Sep 2018
    Usual gap then: 1.75 yrs
    1 yr 7 mos late

    IGDB user rating 88View ↗

  5. Final Fantasy XV

    Final Fantasy XV

    Released Nov 29, 2016|Very late

    Since last release: 3 yrs
    Previous: Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
    Typical release: Feb 2015
    Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
    1 yr 10 mos late

    IGDB user rating 76View ↗

  6. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

    Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

    Released Nov 21, 2013|Very late

    Since last release: 1 yr 11 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy XIII-2
    Typical release: Nov 2012
    Usual gap then: 11 mos
    1 yr late

    IGDB user rating 71View ↗

  7. Final Fantasy XIII-2

    Final Fantasy XIII-2

    Released Dec 15, 2011|Late

    Since last release: 1 yr 2 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy XIV Online
    Typical release: Jul 2011
    Usual gap then: 9.5 mos
    5 months late

    IGDB user rating 72View ↗

  8. Final Fantasy XIV Online

    Final Fantasy XIV Online

    Released Sep 30, 2010|On time

    Since last release: 9 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy XIII
    Typical release: Sep 2010
    Usual gap then: 9 mos
    On time

    IGDB user rating 50View ↗

  9. Final Fantasy XIII

    Final Fantasy XIII

    Released Dec 17, 2009|A little late

    Since last release: 11 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Echoes of Time
    Typical release: Oct 2009
    Usual gap then: 8.5 mos
    2 months late

    IGDB user rating 73View ↗

  10. Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Echoes of Time

    Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Echoes of Time

    Released Jan 29, 2009|Late

    Since last release: 11 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
    Typical release: Oct 2008
    Usual gap then: 7.5 mos
    4 months late

    IGDB user rating 71View ↗

  11. Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

    Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

    Released Feb 18, 2008|A little early

    Since last release: 5 mos
    Previous: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
    Typical release: May 2008
    Usual gap then: 8.5 mos
    3 months early

    IGDB user rating 63View ↗

  12. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

    Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

    Released Sep 13, 2007|Early

    Since last release: 5 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
    Typical release: Feb 2008
    Usual gap then: 10 mos
    5 months early

    IGDB user rating 81View ↗

  13. Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

    Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

    Released Apr 26, 2007|A little early

    Since last release: 8 mos
    Previous: Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode: Final Fantasy VII
    Typical release: Jul 2007
    Usual gap then: 11 mos
    3 months early

    IGDB user rating 64View ↗

  14. Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode: Final Fantasy VII

    Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode: Final Fantasy VII

    Released Aug 18, 2006|Early

    Since last release: 5 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy XII
    Typical release: Apr 2007
    Usual gap then: 1 yr
    8 months early

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  15. Final Fantasy XII

    Final Fantasy XII

    Released Mar 16, 2006|Late

    Since last release: 1 yr 6 mos
    Previous: Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII
    Typical release: Sep 2005
    Usual gap then: 11.5 mos
    6 months late

    IGDB user rating 84View ↗

  16. Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII

    Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII

    Released Sep 24, 2004|Early

    Since last release: 7 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission
    Typical release: Mar 2005
    Usual gap then: 1 yr
    5 months early

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  17. Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission

    Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission

    Released Feb 09, 2004|A little early

    Since last release: 11 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy X-2
    Typical release: May 2004
    Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
    3 months early

    IGDB user rating 64View ↗

  18. Final Fantasy X-2

    Final Fantasy X-2

    Released Mar 13, 2003|A little early

    Since last release: 10 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy XI Online
    Typical release: Sep 2003
    Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
    6 months early

    IGDB user rating 66View ↗

  19. Final Fantasy XI Online

    Final Fantasy XI Online

    Released May 16, 2002|Early

    Since last release: 10 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy X
    Typical release: Jan 2003
    Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
    8 months early

    IGDB user rating 79View ↗

  20. Final Fantasy X

    Final Fantasy X

    Released Jul 19, 2001|Early

    Since last release: 1 yr
    Previous: Final Fantasy IX
    Typical release: Apr 2002
    Usual gap then: 1.75 yrs
    8 months early

    IGDB user rating 88View ↗

  21. Final Fantasy IX

    Final Fantasy IX

    Released Jul 07, 2000|A little early

    Since last release: 1 yr 5 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy VIII
    Typical release: Dec 2000
    Usual gap then: 2 yrs
    6 months early

    IGDB user rating 88View ↗

  22. Final Fantasy VIII

    Final Fantasy VIII

    Released Feb 11, 1999|A little late

    Since last release: 2 yrs
    Previous: Final Fantasy VII
    Typical release: Nov 1998
    Usual gap then: 1.75 yrs
    3 months late

    IGDB user rating 82View ↗

  23. Final Fantasy VII

    Final Fantasy VII

    Released Jan 31, 1997|Very late

    Since last release: 2 yrs 10 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy III
    Typical release: Jul 1995
    Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
    1 yr 6 mos late

    IGDB user rating 91View ↗

  24. Final Fantasy III

    Final Fantasy III

    Released Apr 02, 1994|On time

    Since last release: 1 yr 4 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy V
    Typical release: Mar 1994
    Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
    On time

    IGDB user rating 90View ↗

  25. Final Fantasy V

    Final Fantasy V

    Released Dec 06, 1992|A little late

    Since last release: 1 yr 5 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy IV
    Typical release: Oct 1992
    Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
    2 months late

    IGDB user rating 80View ↗

  26. Final Fantasy IV

    Final Fantasy IV

    Released Jul 19, 1991|On time

    Since last release: 1 yr 3 mos
    Previous: Final Fantasy III
    Typical release: Jul 1991
    Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
    On time

    IGDB user rating 84View ↗

  27. Final Fantasy III

    Final Fantasy III

    Released Apr 27, 1990

    IGDB user rating 70View ↗

  28. Final Fantasy II

    Final Fantasy II

    Released Dec 17, 1988

    IGDB user rating 71View ↗

  29. Final Fantasy

    Final Fantasy

    First entry|Released Dec 18, 1987

    IGDB user rating 76View ↗

Final Fantasy

1987 — 2026

  • Final Fantasy
  • Final Fantasy II
  • Final Fantasy III
  • Final Fantasy IV
  • Final Fantasy V
  • Final Fantasy III
  • Final Fantasy VII
  • Final Fantasy VIII
  • Final Fantasy IX
  • Final Fantasy X
  • Final Fantasy XI Online
  • Final Fantasy X-2
  • Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission
  • Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII
  • Final Fantasy XII
  • Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode: Final Fantasy VII
  • Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
  • Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
  • Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
  • Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Echoes of Time
  • Final Fantasy XIII
  • Final Fantasy XIV Online
  • Final Fantasy XIII-2
  • Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
  • Final Fantasy XV
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake
  • Final Fantasy XVI
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Final Fantasy Resonance
29 Entries

Final Fantasy FAQ

When is the next Final Fantasy game coming out?
Based on the series' recent rhythm of about 2.25 years, the next Final Fantasy game is expected around December 2028. The latest entry is Final Fantasy Resonance (Oct 22, 2026).
How long is the usual gap between Final Fantasy games?
Lately, mainline Final Fantasy games arrive about every 2.25 years. That's an average of the gaps between all 29 entries since 1987, with the most recent gaps counting most.
What is the latest Final Fantasy game?
The most recent mainline Final Fantasy game is Final Fantasy Resonance, released Oct 22, 2026.
How many mainline Final Fantasy games are there?
There are 29 mainline Final Fantasy games, from Final Fantasy (1987) to Final Fantasy Resonance (2026).

Predictions follow the series' own release rhythm. How we track