Square Enix Reveals PAX West 2018 Lineup of Games and Panels

Written by Brandon Hofer on August 23, 2018

News: Square Enix is going to be doing a lot at PAX West this year, including bringing titles like Kingdom Hearts 3, Tomb Raider and more.

Square Enix has revealed what their lineup is going to look like for the upcoming PAX West convention in Seattle. There are going to be gameplay demos, giveaways, panels and a variety of interactive events to enjoy. Square Enix will be located at booth #2141 where attendees will be able to play the following games:

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Kingdom Hearts III

Life is Strange 2

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

The Quiet Man

In addition to those games being playable there are going to be a series of developer panels which will provide you with an in-depth look at the latest game developments and upcoming updates.

Expanding the Life is Strange Universe
Friday, August 31, 12:00 PM, Wyvern Theater

Join writer Christian Divine and key figures from the Life is Strange 2 development team as they take you behind the scenes of their most ambitious game in the series to date. Discover how they apply the core concepts of the Life is Strange franchise to bring the relatable characters and realistic environments in the Life is Strange Universe to life. Learn how they tackle the challenges of telling a branching story of education and brotherhood within an evolving episodic narrative adventure.

Life is Strange 2 Fan Meet Up Party with What’s Good Games
Friday, August 31, 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Unicorn, 1118 E. Pike Street

Relax at PAX with the team from What’s Good Games and developers from DONTNOD Entertainment to celebrate the upcoming launch of the first episode of Life is Strange 2. Share your favorite moments from the series, enjoy refreshments and a chance to win games, Square Enix prizes and custom What’s Good Games items. For additional information about the event visit: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsGoodGames/.

Just Cause 4 Showcase
Saturday, September 1, 11:30 AM, Hydra Theater

Join key members of the Just Cause 4 development team - Avalanche Studios - as they talk exclusively about the next game in the hugely popular, multi-million selling Just Cause series. Set in the fictional South American world of Solis, Just Cause 4 takes the incredible destruction and unique physics the series is known for to a whole new level with the introduction of fully simulated tornadoes and other Extreme Weather events. Rico Rodriguez returns in Just Cause 4 with his trademark parachute, wingsuit and, of course his grappling hook, now enhanced with new functionality and fully customisable, making it the most powerful and creative tool the player has ever had.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider - Uncovering the Hidden City of Paititi
Saturday, September 1, 4:30 PM, Wyvern Theater

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is filled with many surprises and secrets. Perhaps the biggest discovery Lara Croft will make is the hidden city of Paititi, a civilization untouched by modern culture and the largest hub ever created in a Tomb Raider game. Moderated by Andrea Rene, join the team behind Lara Croft’s defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. The panel will feature Dan Chayer-Bisson (Game Director), Mario Chabtini (Senior Producer), and Rich Briggs (Senior Brand Director).

Creator of the legendary Dragon Quest series, Yuji Horii, will also be attending and participating in photo sessions at the Square Enix booth on Saturday, September 1, at the following times:

Session #1: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Session #2: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Session #3: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Dragon Quest area of the booth starting at 10:00 a.m. the day before each session and the day of each session. Lucky attendees who receive a ticket will have the chance to meet the famed creator and receive one photograph together.

Other activities at the Square Enix booth include:

Win a Shadow of the Tomb Raider inspired custom Xbox One X console by participating in an Instagram Relic Hunt

Have a chance to win early copies of Dragon Quest XI for the PlayStation 4 by participating in a photo contest on site

Check out members of the talented Final Fantasy XV modding community as they create mods for Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition live on the show floor

Participate in a photo booth featuring backgrounds from Kingdom Hearts III, Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia and Star Ocean: Anamnesis

View the Kingdom Hearts III Toy Story Keyblade and Shooting Star Keyblade on display. Daily giveaways at the booth, while supplies last, include:

Just Cause 4 merchandise

Dragon Quest XI t-shirts and double-sided posters

Kingdom Hearts III PopSockets, each day at 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Mobius Final Fantasy hand fans

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius bags

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia and Star Ocean: Anamnesis buttons featuring the characters of the game

The Quiet Man posters

Fans can compete in the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game (“FFTCG”) Crystal Cup tournament, held at the Westin Seattle Hotel’s Pine Ballroom on September 1st & 2nd. Players who pre-register for the tournament will compete for a seat at this year’s FFTCG North American Championship. New players are invited to visit the Square Enix booth for lessons, while experienced players can participate in Gunslinger Challenges to earn Premium Foil FFTCG Cards! Chocobo’s Crystal Hunt card game demos and tournaments will also be available at the booth’s merchandise section. More information, including how to pre-register for the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game Crystal Cup tournament, is available at: fftradingcardgame.com.

Do you plan on checking out any of Square Enix’s titles? Are you going to go to any of the panels or other events? Tell us what you think below.