Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Originis right around the corner, launching on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Epic Games Store on August 07, 2025. However, fans eager to play Team Ninja’s take onFinal Fantasybefore the release date can play early without the need to pre-order a special edition. Console owners can even get started on theirFinal Fantasyjourney right now.

First revealed at E3 2021,Stranger of Paradiseis a souls-like action RPG twist on theFinal Fantasyseries developed by Team Ninja, creators of theNiohseries.Stranger of Paradise’s reveal at E3 came with a surprise demo available exclusively for PlayStation owners, with many players noticing the gameweaves itsNiohDNAwith the world ofFinal Fantasyand serves as an alternate retelling of the very first game from 1987.

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How to Play Stranger of Paradise Early on Consoles

There are a couple of options for players ready to take onStranger of Paradisebefore March 18. Any player that pre-orders a digital copy ofStranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Originon PlayStation or Xbox will receive72-hour early access to the game starting on March 15 at midnight local time.

Early access is included with any digital edition ofFinal Fantasy Originpre-orders, provided players pre-order on Xbox or PlayStation. Additionally, players on consoles can start playingStranger of Paradiseright away, thanks to another demo released shortly afterMarch’s PlayStation State of Play.

Stranger of Paradise’s latest demo takes players through the game’s tutorial and first three stages. All progress made throughout the demo can be transferred over to the main game when it launches on March 18. Eager fans with a pre-order locked in can start playing the beginning portion of the game right away via the demo with a short wait until the early access period begins on March 15.Launching theStranger of Paradisedemoand pre-ordering a digital copyon PlayStation or Xbox means players can start their whole journey right away.

How to Play Stranger of Paradise Early on PC

Notably, PC players have not received the same early access luxuries as Xbox and PlayStation players. PC players will also receive early access with a pre-order of any digital edition ofStranger of Paradise, albeit with a shorter 24-hour early access period starting on March 17 at midnight local time. With a 24-hour early access period along with no demo on the Epic Games Store, PC players will have to wait just a bit longer to get their hands onStranger of Paradise.

Pre-Order Bonuses

All players who pre-order any digital edition ofStranger of Paradisereceive access to the following pre-order bonuses:

Digital Deluxe owners get access to the following:

There is still much to learn aboutStranger of Paradise;it has proven to be quite a unique game with its internet meme presence and eccentric music usage ranging from nu-metal to Frank Sinatra. However,Stranger of Paradisedoes show promise as a solid action RPG with an interestingjob systemand rigorous combat mechanics.

Stranger of Paradise: FInal Fantasy Originlaunches on March 18 for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.