Final Fantasy’s card game is hot at tabletop shops, shipping 5.5 million packs

Digital cards games are hit with established video game franchises these days. Just look at Hearthstone, Gwent, and The Elder Scrolls: Legends. But one beloved series, Square Enix’s Final Fantasy, is finding success in the physical realm of card games.

The Final Fantasy Trading Card Game has shipped more than 5.5 million packs worldwide. The game has existed in Japan since 2011, but it only recently appeared in Europe and North America last November. The expansion into new markets and languages has extended its reach to Final Fantasy fans around the world.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.