On July 19, 2001, Final Fantasy X was released in Japan—the first installment in the series on the PS2, featuring full voice acting and a story that still surpasses most modern JRPGs. Today, the iconic game celebrates its 25th anniversary, and Square Enix has launched a whole festival to commemorate the occasion, from plush figures to a pop-up museum in Tokyo.
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What has Square Enix prepared for Final Fantasy X’s 25th anniversary?
The collector’s line has proven extensive. Tidus and Yuna plushies are already available at the official store for ¥4,400, while the other characters (Auron, Rikku, Wakka, Lulu, Kimahri, and Jecht) are available for ¥4,620. A 20-track double-disc vinyl of Eternal Calm (transparent blue, art by Yoshitaka Nomura) has been released separately for ¥9,350, as has a 128-page Eternal Spira art book (A4, ¥2,750)—it will be released on July 3, 2026. Additionally, pop-up stores will be open in Tokyo and Osaka from July 3 to 21, and a museum exhibition will open at Lumine 0 in Tokyo starting September 12. And that’s not all: on July 23, the updated HD Remaster will be released on Switch 2—an important new feature for owners of the hybrid console.
Will there be a Final Fantasy X remake? What is known so far?
The biggest question: is it a tribute or a precursor to a reboot? Square Enix recently launched a 33-hour stream titled “To Zanarkand,” and fans immediately suspected a hint. The studio is keeping quiet, but analysts speculate that a remake could be in development, especially given the success of the Final Fantasy VII remasters. While these are still just rumors, the anniversary trailer and unusual stream provide new clues. If the project is real, its announcement will likely happen before the end of the year—keep an eye on official channels.
