Final Fantasy Dev Has Good News for Xbox Fans

Final Fantasy Dev Has Good News for Xbox Fans

Key Takeaways

  • During Gamescom 2024, Final Fantasy developer Naoki Yoshida expressed interest in bringing future Final Fantasy titles to Xbox.
  • Final Fantasy 16 director Hiroshi Takai recently said that he’d also like to see the franchise make the leap to Xbox Series X/S.

As a long-time fan of the Final Fantasy series, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement as Square Enix seems to be considering a more expansive presence on Xbox platforms. Having grown up with PlayStation exclusives like Final Fantasy 7 and 9, it’s refreshing to see the franchise potentially branching out and embracing other gaming ecosystems.


Renowned “Final Fantasy” developer Naoki Yoshida offers fans encouragement that future installments may become available on Xbox systems in the future. Since the debut of the original “Final Fantasy 7” as a PlayStation exclusive in 1997, the “Final Fantasy” series has predominantly been associated with Sony’s gaming ecosystem. Although some games have appeared on other platforms, the majority of the main “Final Fantasy” titles have either been exclusive to PlayStation hardware or not released on Xbox consoles. One notable example is “Final Fantasy 16,” which is set for a PC release this September, but as of now, there’s no announcement for an Xbox version.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of Final Fantasy 16. Right now, game director Hiroshi Takai and his team are putting all their efforts into ensuring the PC version is top-notch. But, there’s a glimmer of hope for Xbox Series X/S users like me, as Takai has expressed an interest in bringing this new adventure to our platform eventually.

As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but share my excitement upon hearing Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida’s recent comments during Gamescom 2024. The brilliant mind behind the captivating world of Final Fantasy 14 and the upcoming Final Fantasy 16 was open about potential future expansions for Xbox gamers!

Fans Might See More Final Fantasy Games on Xbox Soon

Previously this year, Square Enix declared their intention to adopt a more assertive multiplatform approach as a response to financial difficulties they’ve encountered, leading them to reconsider their earlier promises of timed PlayStation exclusivity for games like “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth” and its upcoming sequel. On the other hand, “Final Fantasy 14” has been one of Square Enix’s highest-earning titles lately, with Yoshi-P reporting positive feedback from early Xbox releases of the MMO.

It appears that Square Enix intends to recreate their past successes with future “Final Fantasy” games, as suggested by Naoki Yoshida’s recent comments at Gamescom 2024. While specific details are yet to be disclosed, this is an encouraging indication for Xbox gamers who are eager to delve into more “Final Fantasy” installments and other popular Square Enix series.

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2024-08-28 18:05