Generous Free Trial Details
Square Enix has brought its expanded Free Trial to Nintendo’s hybrid console, offering access to the base game (A Realm Reborn) alongside three major expansions: Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers.
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Requirements: Players need both a Nintendo Switch Online account and a Square Enix account to play. A paid Nintendo Switch Online subscription is not required.
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Limitations: The trial caps character progression at Level 80 and restricts access to full multiplayer features, PvP, and Ultimate Raids.
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Storage Warning: The installation requires 117.2GB of storage space—outlining a significant footprint even on the console’s built-in 256GB storage.
Subscription Terms and Launch Discount
To smooth the launch rollout, Square Enix is waiving subscription fees for approximately one month following release. After this initial window expires, registering a new platform grants the standard 30-day free play period before a paid recurring subscription becomes necessary.
Note on Platform Licenses: Playing on Switch 2 requires a platform-specific subscription. However, players holding active subscriptions on other platforms (such as PC or PS5) qualify for a 50% discount on the Switch 2 subscription fee.
Purchase Options & Restrictions
Downloading the Free Trial must be done before purchasing a full edition, as registering any paid Switch 2 edition immediately disqualifies the account from trial access.
For those ready to buy, both versions of the Complete Edition are discounted by 30% through Thursday, August 13, 2026, bringing the entry price down to $41.99 / £31.49 (normally $59.99 / £44.99).
What We Know So Far
Square Enix Product Development Division 3, Square Enix Business Division 5, Square Enix Creative Business Unit III, Square Enix Creative Studio 3 confirmed that the game is being built for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, with improved visuals, new mechanics, and environments designed around the storybook theme.
We wanted to create a world that feels like stepping into a storybook — full of wonder, surprises, and discovery around every corner.
— Square Enix Product Development Division 3, Square Enix Business Division 5, Square Enix Creative Business Unit III, Square Enix Creative Studio 3
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