Square Enix E3 2018 Predictions

This year, Square Enix promises an event similar to that of Nintendo Directs for E3. Many upcoming games from the publisher are huge. Games like "Kingdom Hearts 3" and the "Final Fantasy VII" remake have been on the radar for some time and Square Enix is bound to drop a big surprise or two. I am excited to let you in on my predictions for their E3 conference and I'd love to hear your thoughts on mine, as well as your own predictions in the comments below.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

"Tomb Raider" has seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to Crystal Dynamics and their reboot series. The end of the trilogy has a release date of September 14, 2018. "Shadow of the Tomb Raider" has been shown off already but there is bound to be an extensive look at both gameplay and plot of the game at E3. 

Kingdom Hearts 3

It has been a long time coming but "Kingdom Hearts 3" is being said to have a 2018 release and that is immensely exciting. I personally believe Square Enix gives us a release date of Friday, September 18, 2018. "Kingdom Hearts 3" will get a gameplay demo showing off the improvements in both combat and general gameplay as well as graphics, also boasting a reveal of a new world we have yet to see.

Final Fantasy

"Final Fantasy VII" was revealed to be getting a full-fledged remake. That was a few years ago and it still seems far off; however, this year seems imminent for a re-reveal. Seeing as the title has been said to be episodic, so be it; Square Enix will show a new trailer for "Final Fantasy VII" with a release window of Q1 2019. That will be for the first episode or part. 

The continued support for 2016's "Final Fantasy XV" won't end yet. I have no doubt in my mind that Square Enix will confidently show a trailer for new content on the way to the title, content coming this December.

Life is Strange

"Life is Strange Complete Season" and its prequel "Life is Strange: Before the Storm Complete Season" are coming to the Switch in December for $19.99 and $24.99 respectively on the e-shop.

On the other hand, "Life is Strange 2" gets revealed at Square Enix's E3. This is a teaser with 2019 at the end.

Super Mario RPG

"Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars" is a revered classic. The Nintendo and Square role-playing game is one people would love to see make a return and I think it is time. In one of the biggest surprises in all of E3, Square Enix will reveal a remastered version of "Super Mario RPG" with improved visuals and all. The title won't be more than teased here, to be later shown off more on Nintendo's video.

Just Cause 4

After a Wal-Mart leak of E3 2018 games, "Just Cause 4" was brought into the conversation. Frankly, it'd be no surprise. "Just Cause 3" released in 2015 so it sounds about right for the return of the series. With a release window of spring 2019, "Just Cause 4" will have an explosive reveal by Square Enix.

Dragon Quest

"Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age" came out in Japan last year but has a worldwide release date of September 4, 2018. This E3, Square Enix will show a small trailer for it for the audiences yet to get their hands on it, seeing as it is a title they will have out very soon.

"Dragon Quest: Builders 2" was announced last summer to be in development for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. This summer (E3) will mark a new trailer going a bit more in depth with what makes it standout in comparison to its predecessor with a release window of Q2 2019.

The Avengers 

While we know Square Enix has a large-scale video game based on Marvel's "The Avengers," we know nothing more. Marvel comics and "MCU" fans should be excited for this E3 because it is the time to see what this game actually is. A full reveal of this game with an official title will get a cinematic trailer. No release date, window or year will be given though.