Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Other Square Enix Announcements from the Nintendo Direct

During yesterday's Nintendo Direct, SQUARE ENIX announced that PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse, the second installment in the series following the success of PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, will arrive on February 19 for Nintendo Switch and other platforms. The company also revealed that FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the second title in the FINAL FANTASY VII remake trilogy, will be released on June 3 for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on PC.

In addition to these exciting announcements, a new trailer for the upcoming action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales was also showcased during the Nintendo Direct, which will be released on June 18 for Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms.

PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse

PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse, the next chapter in the PARANORMASIGHT adventure and mystery series, will be released worldwide digitally on February 19, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam), iOS, and Android. Pre-orders are available starting today.

Set in Japan during the Showa era and focusing on urban legends and the occult, this new title is developed by the original creators of PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, released in 2023. With a new setting, new legends, and a new cast of characters, PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse has a new "curse" to uncover. Blending real-world locations and legends, the game offers a mystery-filled and incredibly immersive experience.

Although PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse is a standalone experience, players who have not yet tried the first installment in the series, PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, can purchase the title until February 18 with a 75% discount on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, which has garnered over 125 perfect scores from media outlets and 40 Game of the Year awards, will be released on June 3, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on PC as part of Xbox Play Anywhere and with support for Xbox Cloud Gaming.

It can be pre-ordered digitally on all platforms with a 20% discount. Those who pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 or Xbox platforms will receive the Summoning Materia: Moogle Trio, Summoning Materia: Chocobetto, the Shinra Bangle II protection, and the Midgar Bangle MK-II protection, in addition to the standard Digital Deluxe Edition bonuses, which include the Summoning Materia: Magic Pot, the Restorative Necklace accessory, the Orchid Bangle protection, the digital artbook, and the mini-soundtrack.

Furthermore, those who pre-order the physical edition for Nintendo Switch 2 will receive a variant Zack Fair Magic: The Gathering - FINAL FANTASY card, designed by Tetsuya Nomura, while supplies last.

This version of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH will also include the "Boost Settings" feature, originally introduced with the debut of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox platforms. The Boost Settings feature introduces unlimited MP and HP at all times, unlimited Limit and ATB bars during battles, 9,999 damage, easier acquisition of weapon abilities, and more to simplify gameplay and allow players to focus on the story and hybrid combat.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is a standalone adventure set on a vast and dynamic planet. Cloud, Tifa, Barret, Aerith, and Red XIII escape the dystopian city of Midgar to explore the expansive world beyond its walls. To hunt down Sephiroth, a shadowy figure from Cloud's past determined to rule the planet, our group of heroes joins forces with new companions, such as the lively ninja Yuffie and the witty feline-like robot Cait Sith. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH delivers an unforgettable experience to players with unexpected twists, memorable characters, and spectacular sequences that will captivate both long-time fans and newcomers alike.

Additionally, the prices of the PlayStation 5 and PC versions of the game will permanently decrease starting February 9, 2026:

• Standard Edition – €49.99
• Digital Deluxe Edition - €69.99
• Digital Deluxe Edition Upgrade - €20.00
• Digital Twin Pack - €79.99
• Digital Twin Pack Deluxe Edition - €99.99

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales will be available from June 18, 2026. Starting today, the game can be pre-ordered in physical and digital formats for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), and in physical format for Nintendo Switch 2. Digital pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will also be available soon.

To prepare for the adventure, starting today, those who pre-order a physical and/or digital edition of the game will receive Elliot's Travel Provisions Set, which includes various items that give Elliot an advantage, including the Departure Medal accessory, which increases the amount of currency and magilite fragments dropped by enemies, and the Greater Attack sword magilite. In addition to the standard digital edition of the game, a Digital Deluxe Edition can also be pre-ordered, which includes the Fairy Bracelet accessory, the Cherry Blossom Anklet accessory, and the Hibiscus Ring accessory.

A physical Collector's Edition can also be pre-ordered exclusively on the Square Enix Store. This edition includes the base game plus an original soundtrack and a Faie figurine with a clock.

In The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Elliot and Faie traverse a vast world across four eras teeming with hordes of enemies, hidden caves, and ancient ruins. Elliot can use seven different weapon types, from swords with short-range attacks to chain scythes that can pull enemies towards him. Each weapon is customizable with magilite, allowing players to adapt battles to their playstyle. Faie's magic is incredible both in and out of battles, for striking enemies, retrieving hard-to-reach items, or assisting with exploration.

The game also features various new and improved functionalities based on feedback received from the debut demo (available for download on Nintendo Switch 2), including increased movement speed for Elliot, improvements to the weapon shortcut menu, and additional difficulty options.