Square Enix to Showcase Massive Lineup at Tokyo Game Show 2025

Highlights, Demos, Stage Events, and Merchandise Revealed

Square Enix is gearing up for a major showcase at Tokyo Game Show 2025, bringing an impressive lineup of new titles spanning genres like MMORPGs, JRPGs, and unique puzzle-action games. This year’s exhibit promises something for every gaming fan across Southeast Asia and beyond.

New Demos to Try

Square Enix is offering hands-on demo experiences for several highly anticipated titles, including:

• The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales – Play the debut demo on Switch 2 and receive a special sticker (while supplies last).
• Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake – Includes a demo, a photo spot, and a stage presence. Demo play also comes with a complimentary “Boss Quest” can.
• Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake – Demo available at the Family Game Park, along with a fun dot slime sticker.
• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade – Try the demo on Switch 2 or Xbox Series X|S and receive a collectible card case.
• Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles – Available ahead of its September 30, 2025 release, with demo, stage events, and an exclusive sticker.
• KILLER INN – Participate in the second closed beta on PC and get a beta test participation code.

Stage Activities and Photo Opportunities

Beyond gameplay, several titles will feature stage events and photo opportunities:

• Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Dragon Quest X Online, Final Fantasy XIV Online, and Octopath Traveler 0 all offer stage showcases and/or photo zones.

Fans can take photos with iconic characters such as Dragonlord (Dragon Quest), fat chocobo and moogle (Final Fantasy XIV), and enjoy an immersive world with Final Fantasy Tactics.

Event Timing and Location

Tokyo Game Show 2025 will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, from September 25 to 28, 2025. The event is split between business-only days (September 25–26) and public access days (September 27–28).

More than Just Games

Square Enix will also shine a spotlight on its merchandise, featuring items from legendary franchises such as Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, NieR, and other beloved series. The booth will stock both new releases and popular classics, including exclusive event-only items.

Live Broadcasts and Events

The company will stream several key events live:

• A special “Critikano Hit” program featuring Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, with appearances from media personality Eiko Kano and creator Yuji Horii.
• Additional streams throughout the show will cover Octopath Traveler 0, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Final Fantasy XIV, and more.

Final Thought

Square Enix’s Tokyo Game Show 2025 presence is shaping up to be a landmark showcase, combining hands-on experiences, immersive stage events, and exclusive merchandise. This bold presentation is a powerful testament to the publisher’s continuing commitment to making waves in the world of RPGs and genre-defining storytelling—not just in Japan, but throughout Southeast Asia. Fans and newcomers alike are in for a thrilling adventure that proves once again why Square Enix remains at the forefront of interactive entertainment.