PS5 Exclusive Final Fantasy 16 Coming to Xbox Soon?

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Summary

  • Final Fantasy 16 is rumored for Xbox release soon.
  • Square Enix is reportedly moving away from console exclusivity for its games.
  • The Final Fantasy 16 Xbox port announcement is expected at the Xbox Developer Direct on January 23.

According to recent gossip, it’s speculated that the upcoming game, Final Fantasy 16, might be coming to the Xbox Series X soon. Initially, this title was a timed-exclusive for the PlayStation 5, with plans for its PC release in 2024. However, as of now, since it has not been released on any other console, including Xbox, Final Fantasy 16 is still primarily associated with the PS5.

Publisher Square Enix has signaled a shift in strategy away from console exclusivity for their Final Fantasy games, sparking speculation about previously PlayStation-exclusive titles like the Final Fantasy series potentially launching on other platforms. This change apparently extends to games such as the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, with rumors suggesting it will appear not just on Xbox, but also on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. It appears that Final Fantasy 16, another installment in the Final Fantasy series, is following suit in this platform expansion trend.

Source Informant Ignus, known for accurate tips in the past, has shared on Twitter that the release of Final Fantasy 16 may be imminent on Xbox, hinting at it being “just around the corner.” Particularly, the announcement for the Xbox port of Final Fantasy 16 is rumored to take place during the Xbox Developer Direct set for Thursday, January 23. According to Ignus, the upcoming announcement regarding Final Fantasy 16 on Xbox will be an unexpected revelation and not the previously hinted-at game scheduled for the event’s unveiling.

Final Fantasy 16 is Rumored for Xbox

This year’s Xbox Developer Direct event will unveil games such as “Doom: The Dark Ages”, “South of Midnight”, and “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33”, along with an unspecified title. Xbox hasn’t given any clues about the mystery game, but rumors suggest it could be a well-established Japanese Intellectual Property with a rich history spanning decades. Since Square Enix is expected to showcase the port of “Final Fantasy 16” during the event, there’s speculation that the secret game might also originate from this publisher, although this isn’t confirmed.

Currently, the main point of interest is figuring out which game Square Enix has been working on. There are numerous options available, but considering their involvement, we can make some educated guesses. It could be the anticipated title, Kingdom Hearts 4, which was initially announced years ago and hasn’t disclosed much detail yet. Another possibility is the long-rumored remake of Final Fantasy 9, or another Final Fantasy game in general. However, it might also be an entirely unexpected surprise, so fans will need to stay tuned for the Xbox Developer Direct on January 23 at 10am PT to discover the answer.

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2025-01-15 18:55