Rumor: Final Fantasy 16 Xbox Release Window Narrowed Down

Rumor: Final Fantasy 16 Xbox Release Window Narrowed Down

Key Takeaways

  • A prominent leaker suggests that Final Fantasy 16 is coming to Xbox Series X/S in 2025.
  • Square Enix recently announced its shift to a multiplatform strategy, with future releases not likely to be PlayStation exclusive.
  • Final Fantasy 16 was released for PC on September 17, 2024.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I have witnessed the ebb and flow of exclusivity agreements between developers and console manufacturers. The news that Final Fantasy 16 might be making its way to Xbox Series X/S in 2025 brings a sense of joy and relief, knowing that I won’t have to sell my soul (or my PlayStation) to experience this highly anticipated title.


A well-known and generally trustworthy source has provided a tentative date for the release of Final Fantasy 16 on Xbox Series X/S. Although Final Fantasy 16 was initially planned as a PS5 exclusive, debuting in 2023, it has since become available on PC. Now, Xbox users are anxiously looking forward to the game’s upcoming availability on their platform.

In early 2024, Square Enix unveiled a fresh multi-platform approach to its game release strategy. Previously, the company primarily catered to the PlayStation 5 market, with exclusive games like Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth. However, due to declining profits at Square Enix, this strategy has now expanded to encompass other platforms, and Xbox gamers have begun experiencing these changes only recently.

Through Twitter, a trusted source named eXtas1s has hinted at a potential release of “Final Fantasy 16” for the Xbox Series X/S around 2025. Although unofficial sources should always be approached cautiously, respected journalist Jez Corden previously speculated about this port, and eXtas1s has a reputation for being reliable within the community. Moreover, it appears that no active development is currently underway on Xbox versions of recent “Final Fantasy 7” titles.

Prominent Leaker Indicates That Final Fantasy 16 Is Coming to Xbox in 2025

A hint that Square Enix might be developing a version of Final Fantasy 16 for Xbox could be due to the fact that the game was recently launched on PC. It’s accessible on platforms such as Steam and the Epic Games Store, and players can opt for either the base game or the two additional DLCs, “Echoes of the Fallen” and “The Rising Tide.

Last week at the Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix subtly unveiled a shift in their strategy towards Xbox by quietly releasing eight games. These games included access to all six remastered versions of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, as well as Trials of Mana and Legend of Mana. Notably, both these last two titles can also be played through Xbox Game Pass.

Based on Square Enix’s recent actions, there’s a strong possibility that these steps could validate the leaker’s claims. Fans are optimistically anticipating that “Final Fantasy 16” may be made available on Xbox consoles in 2025. Additionally, it seems that Square Enix’s strategy for future “Final Fantasy” releases might involve a potential re-release of the “Final Fantasy 7” trilogy and other upcoming titles such as the speculated “Final Fantasy 17”.

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2024-09-30 21:43