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 III 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 III
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