Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Gallery Cards Vol. 1 arrives in April 2027

The cards are based on 97 artworks from different Final Fantasy entries. Square Enix also says some of the illustrations were newly created for this release.

A display box costs $49.90 and contains 10 packs of five cards each. Square Enix notes that one box does not guarantee every card type.

What happened

Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Square Enix Gallery Cards Vol. 1 to celebrate Final Fantasy’s 40th anniversary. Based on the available information, the set is due out in April 2027. The announcement positions the product as a collectible card set tied directly to the franchise rather than to a single game or sub-series.

The release consists of 180 different cards, assembled from 97 artworks across the Final Fantasy franchise. Square Enix also says some cards are based on newly illustrated artwork, though it does not specify how many are new. The set therefore combines existing material from multiple entries in the series with new illustrations for this anniversary release.

The cards will be sold in packs of five. A display box contains 10 packs and has a suggested retail price of $49.90. Square Enix warns that a box does not have to include every card type, meaning contents can vary from box to box. The product structure is therefore clearly defined: 5 cards per pack, 10 packs per box, and 180 cards in the full set.

The product name also makes it clear this is the first wave in a possible series, since Square Enix presents the set as Vol. 1. The provided information does not confirm a second volume, but the numbering suggests the company may see this release as part of a broader line. For now, only this first Gallery Cards set has been officially mentioned in the available source material.

Background

Final Fantasy turns 40 in 2027, and Square Enix is using that milestone for a new collectible card set. Gallery Cards Vol. 1 brings together artwork from multiple entries in the series rather than material from a single game. That fits the structure of the set, which uses 97 artworks to create 180 different cards.

The product setup is straightforward: 180 cards, 97 artworks, 5 cards per pack, and 10 packs per display box. Square Enix also lists a price of $49.90 per box. The combination of a fixed box price and a clear pack format makes the product easy to place within Square Enix’s wider official Final Fantasy merchandise lineup.

The mention that some cards are based on newly illustrated artwork is notable because Square Enix is not simply reusing existing illustrations. However, the source does not give an exact count of new illustrations, so only a mix of old and new material is confirmed. It is also not specified which Final Fantasy entries the 97 artworks come from.

The release is currently scheduled for April 2027. In the provided information, that date is presented as planned rather than final and unchangeable, which means Square Enix could still adjust the schedule later. The company has announced the set, but the actual on-sale date may shift if a revised timeline is shared.

Because the set is being released as Vol. 1, it would make sense for Square Enix to expand the line later. However, the available source confirms only this first release and does not mention any additional anniversary products. For now, Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Square Enix Gallery Cards Vol. 1 is the only officially named card product in this announcement.