Square Enix Embraces Multi-Platform Simultaneous Releases with Fantasian: Neo Dimension

Square Enix is shifting to launch its games simultaneously across all platforms, starting with Fantasian: Neo Dimension as the first project to follow this approach.

In an interview with 4gamer.net, Square Enix producer Naoki Yoshida discussed which platform might host the largest player base for Fantasian: Neo Dimension. He expects the Switch to be the most popular choice, noting the game’s portability and ease of play. For instance, Yoshida explained that players can progress through the story on the go, such as while commuting on a train, storing encounters in separate dimensions and saving combat for when they’re back home. He added that devices like the Steam Deck will also be well-suited for this style of play.

Yoshida also shared that Square Enix is aiming to attract a younger audience, with hopes that the game will resonate on the Switch. However, he encouraged fans to try Fantasian: Neo Dimension on other platforms as well.

Square Enix plans to release an Xbox Series X|S version of Fantasian: Neo Dimension at the same time as the other platforms, signaling the start of a broader commitment to multi-platform simultaneous launches for future games.

When asked about classic games he’d like to see reimagined or re-released, Yoshida, a fan of Yasumi Matsuno’s work, expressed interest in making Vagrant Story and Final Fantasy Tactics available on modern platforms so new generations can experience them. While Yoshida isn’t personally drawn to remakes or remasters, he feels it’s important to preserve classic games so they can endure over time.