gamescom 2022: Square Enix comes with an extensive range of merch

At the August 24, 2022 the time has come: The gamescom in Cologne is finally opening its doors again for fans of the gaming scene after a two-year absence. Well there too Square Enix announced its participation in the game fair, but not as expected.

What is Square Enix planning?

The Japanese video game maker will this year present no new gamesalthough with Kingdom Hearts 4 and Final Fantasy 16 there are two big titles in the works. That should upset many fans. A complete abandonment of popular brands like Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and DragonQuest however, does not have to be.

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As Square Enix has now announced, in Hall 05.2 (Stand D020) on an area of 114 square meters an extensive range of over 180 different articles presents.

This is the “The largest selection of products ever offered at Gamescom.” Many of the items are otherwise only available exclusively in Square Enix store to buy.

Gifts instead of games?

gamescom 2022 runs from August 24th (trade visitor day) to August 28th. On these four days, customers receive at one Purchase of €50 or more, get one additional item for free. However, the supply is limited. The bonus items are distributed as follows:

• Thursday, August 25 – Final Fantasy XIV job pin
• Friday 26th August – Dissidia Final Fantasy Acrylic Keychain
• Saturday August 27th – Final Fantasy XIV Crafting Class Pin
• Sunday, August 28th – Bomb Plushie or Final Fantasy XIV Carabiner

Even though visitors would certainly be more excited about new game presentations, at least Final Fantasy fans get their money’s worth and can stock up on merch from head to toe.

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Who’s in, who’s not?

In addition to Square Enix will also Ubisoft, Bandai Namco, THQ Nordic, Microsoft and Giant’s software definitely be represented at gamescom 2022. Other big names like Sony, Nintendo, Activision Blizzard and Rockstar Games unfortunately not.

Confirmations or denials are still open 2K and Capcombut the area of ​​the Cologne trade fair is gradually filling up.