After announcing Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy last weekend, Square Enix has revealed a release window and closed beta test for the game. Dissidia Duellum is the newest entry in Final Fantasy‘s fighting game spin-off series, which got its start on the PSP in 2008. Duellum, however, is a mobile game for iOS and Android, which has left some fans skeptical about its long-term prospects.

A new announcement trailer for Dissidia Duellum, available on YouTube, reveals that the game will launch in 2026. Sign-ups for a closed beta test on Android are available until October 28 in the United States and Canada. No beta test is available for iOS users. Dissidia Duellum will be free-to-play with in-app purchases.

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Launches In 2026

Dissidia’s Return Isn’t Far Away

The Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy trailer also establishes key story and gameplay elements. Dissidia Duellum is set in Modern Tokyo, where “a peaceful everyday life” is “visited by chaos,” which heroes called “Ghosts” arrive to confront. Teams of three will compete to take down monsters more quickly in a boss battle arena.

Dissidia Duellum is leaning into its modern setting, featuring a variety of outfits for characters and conversations that unfold through a messaging interface. More details are available on the official Square Enix website, which also provides a clear look at new styles for characters like Cloud, Lightning, Zidane, and Rinoa.

Applications for the closed beta can also be found on the website, which notes that the beta will run from November 7 to November 14. 20,000 players will be able to participate in the beta, which requires Android 11.0 or later, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor or later, and at least 4GB of RAM.

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Is Still Dividing Fans

A Mobile Game Might Not Be The Answer

The initial announcement of Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy quickly generated controversy, and the reveal trailer has done nothing to reconcile this division. While some fans are happy to see Dissidia return in any form, there’s a lot of frustration over the release of a mobile game. It’s been a long time since a proper console entry in the Dissidia series, and the community has never been shy about wanting a remaster of the original PSP games.

Final Fantasy has released plenty of mobile games, and the short lifespans of some raise concerns about Dissidia Duellum‘s longevity. Monetization is also a primary concern. With some luck, the game could be around for many years to come, but its success may depend on how much it can attract skeptical long-time fans.

Either way, the upcoming closed beta will offer a first look at what Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy has to offer ahead of its 2026 launch.