Legendary Square Enix RPG Remake Gets New February 2027 Release Date

Published Nov 12, 2026, 4:54 PM EST Ben Brosofsky has been writing for Screen Rant since 2022 and editing since 2024. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor's in Cinema & Media Arts. Writing serves as a much-needed distraction from tackling a backlog of Steam games that will never be surmounted. Square Enix has a big year ahead in 2027, with Final Fantasy 7 Revelation arriving in April and Kingdom Hearts 4 set for a late 2027 release window. Before any of that, however, the company is bringing another iconic RPG back in a fresh remake next February. At the September 2026 Nintendo Direct, Square Enix unveiled Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies Untold, a full remake of the sixth entry in the SaGa series. At the time, Destinies Untold was set to debut on February 16, but Square Enix has now adjusted that release date in a way that fans will likely be happy about. A new press release from Square Enix announced that Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies Untold will now launch on February 4, 2027, over a week ahead of its initially planned release date. Pre-orders are currently open for the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions of the title set to open in one week on November 19. Romancing Saga 3 was previously remastered in 2019, but Destinies Untold is a significantly more ambitious 3D remake. Even beyond that, those who pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition of Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies Untold will get access to the game 72 hours early. Buying the game before February 16, 2027 will grant access to a Bonus Accessories Set including the Tatyana's Piggy Bank item, which makes it possible to earn extra currency, and the How to be a Hero primer, which increases tech points earned in battle. Having Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven save data on the same system will additionally unlock the Leon's Crown item. Square Enix doesn't provide a precise reason for moving the game up, providing a statement that simply mentions the game's improvements and asserts that the team is "delighted to be able to bring the game to you earlier than originally planned." Presumably, development is going smoothly, but it could also be a maneuver intended to dodge some competition in the RPG market next February. As of right now, Persona 4 Revival is set to launch on February 18, 2027, with Fable following on February 23 and Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories on February 25. While the first half of the month also has some big titles — Metro 2039 on February 4 and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis on February 12, among others — it makes sense to put a little more space between the release of Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies Untold and the other lengthy RPGs. Hopefully, Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies Untold will be able to carve out a solid space in the market with its new release date. The preceding remake, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, earned a reasonably strong reception from critics and audiences alike, setting a strong precedent for Destinies Untold to capture the hearts of both returning SaGa fans and newcomers looking to dive into another renowned Square Enix RPG series. Systems Released February 16, 2027 ESRB Teen / Blood, Drug Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes Developer(s) Xeen, Square Enix Publisher(s) Square Enix Franchise SaGa Number of Players Single-player Steam Deck Compatibility Unknown