SCIENCE fantasy series Final Fantasy has been a firm fixture of the gaming world since 1987.
Final Fantasy games are an icon in the gaming world – if you want to dive in to the world of Final Fantasy here’s how to play.
Final Fantasy games release order
Square Enix has been producing the Final Fantasy games for over 30 years, with a main series as well as spin-off games.
If you’re hoping to play all the main games, including remakes, here’s every Final Fantasy game in release order.
Final Fantasy X/ X-2
- Final Fantasy I (1987)
- Final Fantasy II (1988)
- Final Fantasy III (1990)
- Final Fantasy IV (1991)
- Final Fantasy V (1992)
- Final Fantasy VI (1994)
- Final Fantasy VII (1997)
- Final Fantasy VIII (1999)
- Final Fantasy IX (2000)
- Final Fantasy X (2001)
- Final Fantasy XI Online (2002)
- Final Fantasy X-2 (2003)
- Final Fantasy XII (2004)
- Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings (2007)
- Final Fantasy XIII (2009)
- Final Fantasy XIV (2010)
- Final Fantasy XIII-2 (2011)
- Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (2013)
- Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (2013)
- Final Fantasy XV (2016)
- Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020)
- Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (2022)
Final Fantasy timeline order
The great thing about Final Fantasy is that all the games are playable in any order unless it’s a direct sequel or prequel.
Each game exists in its own plot so you can pick and choose which Final Fantasy you want to play.
Some of the most popular games are the VII remake, VI, and X, many people start with these and move on to other games.
Final Fantasy is interconnected however and players will see recurring characters appear throughout the games, such as Cid Biggs.
Direct sequel games are often indicated with “-2” such as Final Fantasy X-2 which is a sequel to Final Fantasy X.
In the case of direct sequels, players need to start with the original game but this is very rare within the overall series.
You can also play spin-off games like Final Fantasy Tactics, the Chocobo series, or the Dissidia series.
When is Final Fantasy XVI being released?
The next Final Fantasy game is set to be released in the summer of 2023.
This will be Final Fantasy XVI and will be the 16th mainline game to be released by Square Enix.
Final Fantasy XVI is set in the world of Valisthea, plagued by the Eikon monsters who are controlled by Dominants
There is another Final Fantasy game set for a winter 2023 release and that is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
This is a remake of the 1997 Final Fantasy VII game and part of a three part remake project.
