It has been 25 years since Final Fantasy X was released, and to this day, it remains one of the best RPGs ever played. Final Fantasy X launched in 2001 on the PlayStation 2 and was the first game in the series to feature fully voiced characters, along with cutscenes, detailed 3D worlds, and facial animations that amazed players at the time.
It was not just the tech behind the game that made it special. But the story itself was so impressive that a lot of fans still talk about it today, along with its gameplay. Especially the Sphere Grid system and its turn-based battles are still talked about years later. The game was such a hit that it helped make the PlayStation 2 the go-to console for RPGs, influencing many games that followed.
Now, in 2026, Square Enix is celebrating the Final Fantasy X 25th birthday in a special way. There’s a new re-release that will make all the old fans feel like new.
The company has announced that Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is coming to the Switch 2 on July 23, priced at $49.99 on the Nintendo eShop. This brings the game to a whole new group of players who may have never gotten to try it before. Along with this, Square Enix also released a new anniversary trailer on YouTube. The trailer will help gamers relive the memories by showcasing some of the game’s most memorable moments while building excitement for the Switch 2 release, along with the new merchandise now available on Amazon.
On top of this, Square Enix is also hosting a special exhibition in Tokyo called the Final Fantasy X Museum – Memories of Pyreflies. It will take place between September 12 and 27, 2026. Fans attending can see rare, never before seen concept art and behind-the-scenes material from when the game was being made. There will also be an exclusive shop selling special anniversary merchandise that won’t be available anywhere else.
For now, Square Enix has not shared any details related to ticket prices, and the full list of exhibits will be announced closer to the event. The company is also asking fans to send in their own artwork and personal memories of Final Fantasy X, and some of these will even be displayed at the exhibition.
