Square Enix announced its games lineup and schedule for Tokyo Game Show 2025, which runs from September 25 to 28 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. Various games from Square Enix will be playable and featured during stage shows at Tokyo Game Show 2025.
Square Enix’s lineup includes:
- The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Playable)
- Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (Playable)
- Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (Playable)
- Dragon Quest X Online
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S (Playable)
- Final Fantasy XIV Online
- Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles (Playable)
- KILLER INN (Playable)
- Octopath Traveler 0
Here’s the full stage schedule, via Gematsu:
Square Enix Stage Schedule (All Times in JST)
September 25
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- 22:00 – Eiko Kano’s Critikano Hit Tokyo Game Show 2025 Special – Join the members of Critikano Hit as they play through the upcoming Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake in this special program! Be among the first to view new gameplay of the opening scenes of Dragon Quest I and watch Eiko Kano face off against a fearsome foe! Yuji Horii, the creator of the Dragon Quest series, makes a guest appearance in this episode, so be sure to tune in! Featuring Eiko Kano (media personality), Kenta Sakai (Alco and Peace), Masayuki Kibe (television writer), and Yuji Horii (game designer).
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September 27
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- 11:30 – Octopath Traveler 0 Tokyo Game Show 2025 Special Broadcast (YouTube) – The developers of Octopath Traveler 0 team up with special guests to bring viewers the latest information on the game, ahead of its December 4, 2025 release. Catch this special broadcast to see brand-new gameplay footage and hear some behind-the-scenes stories about the game’s development! Featuring Neki Matsuzawa (MC), Jun Kasama (voice of Phenn), Yasunori Nishiki (composer), Hirohito Suzuki (producer), and Yasushi Kidera (director).
- 15:30 – Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Tokyo Game Show 2025 Special Stage Event feat. Eiko Kano’s Critikano Hit (YouTube) – The cast of Critikano Hit and the developers of the upcoming Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake come together to share news about the release while showcasing some gameplay. Audience members will receive a set of two cheering signs in collaboration with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and Eiko Kano’s Critikano Hit, incorporating the catchphrases “Nice!!” and “Heal!!” (While supplies last.) Featuring Eiko Kano (media personality), Kenta Sakai (Alco and Peace), Masayuki Kibe (television writer), Yuji Horii (game designer) and Masaaki Hayasaka (Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake producer)
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September 28
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- 10:00 – How Was “Come to Me, Ifrit!” Turned into a Card? Exclusive Look Behind the Scenes of the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game! (Pre-Recorded) – Jump into the World of Final Fantasy through the Trading Card Game! From main titles to spin-offs, iconic scenes from the Final Fantasy universe are brought to life in trading card form. In this episode, we’ll showcase how iconic scenes from Final Fantasy are recreated as trading cards, offering a glimpse into the development process! Plus, we’ll share the latest updates on upcoming products and events! Featuring guest Kasumi Ashizawa (game talent / voice actress), and Hobby Japan Final Fantasy Trading Card Game development team’s Taro Kageyama (producer) and Takeshi Arai (director).
- 11:00 – Super Dragon Quest X TV On-Location: Tokyo Game Show 2025 Special (YouTube, Niconico) – Super Dragon Quest X TV will have a special stage event at the Square Enix booth! Beginner Ambassadors Riyuki Uehara and Umino Kawamura compete against each other and the clock as they play through some of the expansive content Dragon Quest X has to offer! Featuring Takashi Anzai (Dragon Quest X Online showrunner), Kazuya Kozono (Dragon Quest X Online development producer), Riyuki Uehara (5th generation Beginner Ambassador), Umino Kawamura (6th generation Beginner Ambassador), and MCs Ayana Tsubaki (media personality) and Motohiro Takewaka (Buffalo Goro).
- 13:00 – Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Tokyo Game Show 2025 Special Stage Event (YouTube)- A special event is being held for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, releasing September 30, 2025. Shinnosuke Tachibana, who voices the protagonist Ramza, will be making a guest appearance and, together with members of the development team, will discuss the game’s unique charm. Audience members will receive a special hand-fan. (While supplies last.) Featuring Shinnosuke Tachibana (voice actor), Kazutoyo Maehiro (director), Ayako Yokoyama (co-director), and Shoichi Matsuzawa (producer).
- 15:00 – Final Fantasy XIV Special Stage (YouTube) – We’re pleased to announce that Final Fantasy XIV will be hosting a special presentation from Tokyo Game Show 2025! Additional details to be announced. Featuring Naoki Yoshida (Final Fantasy XIV producer and director) and Toshio Murouchi (Final Fantasy XIV global community producer).
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