Square Enix and Arc System Works have released their full Tokyo Game Show 2025 lineups, revealing their playable demos, stage events, and exclusive giveaways. Read on to find out more about the two publishers’ games at the event.
Square Enix and ArcSys at the Tokyo Game Show 2025
Square Enix To Provide Playable Demos, Fan Events, and Merch
Square Enix and Arc System Works unveiled their Tokyo Game Show 2025 lineups online and will host demo booths and fan events during the September 25–28 exhibition at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.
Square Enix will showcase a mix of titles from Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, and new IPs at TGS 2025. Fans can go hands-on with the following titles:
● Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
● Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
● Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
● The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
● KILLER INN
● Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
While FF XIV, Octopath Traveler 0, and DQ X Online do not have playable demos on-site, fans can tune in for their respective special stage presentations. DQ I & II HD-2D Remake and FF Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles will also have their own special stage events featuring developers and voice actors to talk about the upcoming titles.
Photospots themed around DQ and FF will be available to attendees, along with freebies ranging from a photocard of the Dragonlord to a Chocobo or Moogle bag. Fans who try the KILLER INN demo will receive a beta test participation code for its Steam playtest on October 3-13, 2025, while FF Tactics demo players can receive an original sticker themed around the remake.
DQ I & II HD Shows Off New Gameplay Ahead of TGS 2025
While the excitement is ramping up for the TGS 2025, publisher Square Enix and developer Artdink Corporation also released new footage and information for DQ I & II HD-2D Remake ahead of its appearance in the exhibition.
In the DQ I remake, though in the shoes of a lone hero, players will be facing multiple enemies at a time–similar to later entries in the series. The game also introduces new explorable areas, along with encounters featuring fairies and dwarves, neither of which appeared in the original title. Classic foes such as Robbin’ ‘Ood from DQ3 make a return, joined by brand-new enemy types.
Sigils and scrolls, previously exclusive to DQ II, are now available in both remakes. The five sigils (sun, star, moon, water, and soul) will have various effects during battle when certain conditions are met, while scrolls can teach abilities and spells, without the need to level up.
Both remakes add significant quality-of-life enhancements, including streamlined exploration with map markers, a mini-map, and autosaves, as well as battle options like adjustable speed and auto-battle. They also feature a newly remastered orchestral soundtrack and the option to switch between Japanese and English voice-overs.
Players can see more of DQ I & II HD-2D Remake at the Tokyo Game Show 2025 before its release on October 30, 2025, for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. To stay updated with the latest information on the collection, check out our article below!
ArcSys Offers Playable Demos and Freebies
Arc System Works is also bringing a mix of new and released titles to TGS 2025. The full list of titles available during the exhibition includes the following:
● MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls
● Absolum
● Double Dragon Revive
● Dear me, I was…
● Guilty Gear: Strive
Various freebies themed around respective titles will also be given to those who try out the demos, such as an Absolum sticker, a Double Dragon Revive postcard, a Dear me, I was clear file, and a Guilty Gear: Strive (GGST) coaster featuring Lucy from their Cyberpunk 2077 collab.
Arc System Works also partnered with the computer manufacturing company, IO-Data Device, to give away a GGST SD character coaster and a GigaCrysta sticker while supplies last. To avail these, attendees can visit the IO-Data Device booth to show the freebies they received from participating in the Arc System Works booth.
The Tokyo Game Show 2025 runs from September 25-28 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. For more information about the event and other lineup announcements, check out our article below!
Sources:
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025 | SQUARE ENIX
Tokyo Game Show 2025 | ARC SYSTEM WORKS
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - Gameplay Overview Trailer | PS5 Games
