Square Enix and Final Fantasy NFTs: What to Know

Square Enix has signalled interest in NFTs, including reported plans to bring them into Final Fantasy and Tomb Raider. But that does not establish that NFTs are already part of a particular Final Fantasy game, or explain what a player would receive. Treat the headlines as a direction the publisher has discussed, not as a complete product announcement.

The distinction matters. An NFT is a blockchain token that may be associated with an image, item, membership or other digital content. It does not automatically make an item usable in a game, guarantee that a game will remain online, or give the holder copyright. Those rights depend on the project’s rules and technical design.

Before spending money, look for an official announcement that answers four basics:

• Which game or product is involved?
• What does the NFT do, if anything, inside the game?
• Is it optional, and can you play without it?
• What are the price, transaction costs and transfer rules?

If those answers are missing, waiting is a reasonable choice. You do not need to buy a token to keep up with the Final Fantasy series.

The public discussion developed over several years. In 2021, Square Enix described an early NFT venture as successful and indicated interest in further blockchain projects. The company’s president expressed support for NFTs in a 2022 New Year message. Later that year, an NFT project associated with Final Fantasy VII drew negative reactions from some fans.

In 2024, reporting on the company’s financial plans described NFT integration for Final Fantasy and Tomb Raider. That statement suggests the publisher wanted to explore the technology across major properties; it is not a specification for a particular game or a confirmation that a feature has launched.

For you, the useful takeaway is to separate three stages that headlines can blur together:

1. Interest: a company says it wants to explore NFTs.
2. Announcement: a project is described, but details or a release may still be pending.
3. Availability: an official product page or game release explains what users can actually do.

Only the last stage lets you evaluate the real item, costs and rules. A publisher’s interest in blockchain does not mean every future release will use it.

The 2024 description did not identify which Final Fantasy or Tomb Raider titles would use NFTs, what the tokens would represent, or whether they would work inside a game. It also did not specify a blockchain, a marketplace, a launch date, a price, or whether players could transfer or resell them. Those details are essential to deciding whether a token has any practical use for you.

Do not assume that an NFT will be a powerful in-game item, an investment, a collectible that can be resold, or a permanent part of a game. Each claim needs confirmation in the terms for that specific release. A token could be purely commemorative; it could also depend on a publisher’s servers or on continued support for a game feature.

Before considering a purchase, look for an official explanation of:

• The exact item and what it unlocks, if anything.
• Whether the feature works in the game itself or only in a separate collection.
• Whether the NFT can be transferred, and any limits on resale.
• How the publisher handles discontinued services or changed game features.
• The rights granted to holders and any restrictions on use.

If an announcement leaves these points open, treat the product as unconfirmed rather than filling in the gaps yourself.

An NFT purchase can involve more than the displayed price. Depending on how a specific product is sold, you may face a marketplace charge, a blockchain transaction fee (often called gas), or a resale royalty. If you later sell, the price you receive can be lower than what you paid, and there may be additional fees. Square Enix’s reported plans did not publish a price or fee schedule for a Final Fantasy NFT product.

Before approving a transaction, check the complete cost shown at checkout and identify which currency you are paying with. A wallet may hold tokens on several networks, but an asset on one network may not work on another. Never rely on an advertised “floor price” as a promise that you can resell at that amount.

Use this quick cost check:

Cost or condition	What to confirm
Purchase price	Final amount and currency
Network fee	Fee to mint, buy, transfer or sell
Marketplace charge	Any service fee or royalty
Exit route	Whether transfers or resale are allowed
Refunds	Whether a mistaken or failed purchase can be reversed

If you cannot see the total cost and rules before signing, stop. A limited-time offer is not a reason to skip the checks.

If a future Square Enix NFT requires a crypto wallet, the wallet is a tool for holding tokens and approving blockchain transactions. It is not the same as a Square Enix account, and connecting it does not prove that a collection is official. A malicious site can imitate a game or publisher announcement and use a wallet prompt to request a dangerous approval.

Protect yourself before connecting:

1. Navigate to Square Enix’s official channels independently rather than following a message or advertisement.
2. Confirm the exact collection, network and contract details through official project information.
3. Read every wallet prompt. Reject requests you cannot explain, especially permissions that allow a site to move tokens.
4. Keep your recovery phrase private and offline. No legitimate support agent needs it.
5. Consider using a separate wallet with only the funds needed for the transaction.

An NFT transaction is usually difficult or impossible to reverse once confirmed. A token that looks like official Final Fantasy artwork may be an imitation, and a wallet approval may grant more access than a simple login. If a project has not clearly identified its official collection and how to verify it, do not connect a wallet or send funds.

The main practical risk is paying for something whose value or utility depends on promises that can change. An NFT may have limited resale demand, and there is no guarantee you can sell it at a profit—or sell it at all. If an item relies on a game server, account system or ongoing publisher support, its usefulness may change even if the token remains on a blockchain.

Also distinguish possession of a token from ownership of the associated artwork or game content. The project’s terms determine whether you can display, reproduce or commercially use any material. Do not infer broad rights from the word “ownership.”

Avoid these common mistakes:

• Buying because a social post says an NFT is a guaranteed investment.
• Assuming an item will work in every Final Fantasy title.
• Treating a fan-made collection as official without confirmation.
• Ignoring network, marketplace or resale fees.
• Sharing a recovery phrase or signing a transaction under pressure.
• Spending money you need for bills or other essentials.

If you still want to collect, set a budget you can afford to lose and buy only after checking the exact item’s rights and use. For many fans, waiting until the feature and terms are clear is the lower-risk option.

You can follow Final Fantasy without buying an NFT or using cryptocurrency. Wait for a specific announcement from Square Enix that names the game and explains the feature, then check whether it is optional and whether ordinary game access depends on it. A headline about a publisher exploring NFTs does not mean a wallet is required to play.

When an actual product is announced, read its official terms before using a marketplace. Check the chain, payment currency, total fees, custody arrangements, refund policy, transfer limits and any rights attached to the token. Confirm whether the token is stored in a wallet you control or held through a service account, and understand what happens if you lose access.

A simple decision rule helps:

• Consider it only if you understand the item, rights, costs and risks—and want it for its stated use.
• Wait if the publisher has not confirmed availability or the terms are incomplete.
• Skip it if you feel pressured, cannot afford the loss, or do not want the added wallet and transaction risks.

For now, Square Enix’s reported direction is not enough to determine whether a Final Fantasy NFT is useful or worth paying for. Decide based on a specific, official product—not on the franchise name alone.