Developer panels, fan activities and giveaways will be among the many offerings from SQUARE ENIX® at this year’s PAX West 2019, held at the Washington State Convention Center from August 30 – September 2. Midgar comes to life in Booth #2335 with several familiar sights from Sector 1, including a re-creation of the train station and a stunning Mako reactor that looms over the show floor, and houses gameplay demos of FINAL FANTASY® VII REMAKE. Square Enix also invites fans to experience current and upcoming games at Booth #2141, including FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers™, FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered, Trials of Mana™ and more. Fans can also hop on Cloud’s iconic Hardy Daytona motorcycle from FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE for photo ops and take part in a variety of other fun activities at PAX.
In addition to the activities listed above, visitors to Square Enix’s booth will be able to:
- Attempt to beat Titania in the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers Titania battle challenge. Those who can best the ruler of the pixies will earn an “I Beat Titania” t-shirt.
- Join together with three other newcomers to FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and challenge Ifrit, Lord of the Inferno. This special challenge, designed for new players, will reward participants with a free copy of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Edition to take home and continue their adventures with their friends.
- Play the hit mobile game FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS® on a giant touch screen.
- Score daily giveaways (while supplies last), including:
- Two-sided FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE poster featuring the game’s hero, Cloud, and iconic villain, Sephiroth (Booth #2335).
- ISSIDIA® FINAL FANTASY OPERA OMNIA™ and FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS enamel pins.
- KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ[Cross] character buttons and zodiac Chirithy postcards.
- Two-sided poster featuring key art from Trials of Mana and Collection of Mana™.
Square Enix merchandise will also be at Booth #2141. Fans can purchase a variety of official character products and accessories, including Square Enix Store exclusives: CLOUD STRIFE Another Form Variant Limited Version, NieR:Automata™ 2B ver 2.0 – 2P Color Variant, a new selection of DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY Acrylic Keychains and more. Attendees can also learn to play table top games including: FINAL FANTASY TRADING CARD GAME (FFTCG), CHOCOBO™ PARTY UP! THE BOARD GAME, FINAL FANTASY XIV GOLD SAUCER CACTPOT PARTY and TOMB RAIDER® LEGENDS: THE BOARD GAME.
PAX West attendees can also look forward to the following events and panels:
LIFE IS STRANGE™: Bringing Relatable Characters & Stories to Life
Friday, August 30 from 12:00 -1:00 PM at the Raven Theatre, 7th floor of the Hyatt Regency
Join Michel Koch, Co-Creative Director of LIFE IS STRANGE 2, and the cast of the game for an exclusive in-depth discussion where you will discover the stories behind the performances, and behind-the-scenes secrets of the research involved in creating the relatable characters, grounded settings and extraordinary events that define LIFE IS STRANGE.
LIFE IS STRANGE 2 FAN MEET & GREET with What’s Good Games
Friday, August 30 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM at Art Marble 21, 731 Westlake Avenue N – 2nd Floor
Celebrate the launch of the latest episode of LIFE IS STRANGE 2 with the co-founders of What’s Good Games, along with developers from DONTNOD Entertainment. Share your favorite moments from the series, enjoy refreshments and once you arrive, get a free ticket to have the chance to win limited LIFE IS STRANGE 2 posters at the event. Winners will have the opportunity to take a photo and meet the Co-Creative Director Michel Koch. Free Admission. For additional information about the event visit: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsGoodGames/.
Creating FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers - Narrative and Visual Insights
Sunday, September 1 at 2:30pm PT at the Main Theatre, 911 Pine St
The newly released third expansion for FINAL FANTASY XIV, Shadowbringers, introduced players to a whole new world—quite literally—as they ventured through the most compelling chapter in the MMO’s story yet. Join art team lead Takeo Suzuki and main scenario writer Natsuko Ishikawa as they look back at how the unforgettable setting and narrative of Shadowbringers came to be. Additionally, two signing sessions with the panelists will be held on Sunday, September 1 at 11:00am PT and 4:30pm PT at the Seattle Sheraton. Fans can have a chance to receive tickets to these sessions either by participating in the Titania battle challenge at the Square Enix booth on Friday and Saturday, or by attending the Sunday panel. No Warrior of Darkness will want to miss this glimpse behind the scenes, but those who have not yet taken up the mantle of shadow be warned: spoilers abound!
The full lineup of games that will be featured in the Square Enix booth at PAX includes:
