Square Enix Announces Big Xbox Plans: Final Fantasy Coming Soon!

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Summary

  • Square Enix’s new three-year plan focuses on multiplatform game releases, including Xbox Series X/S.
  • Major franchises like Final Fantasy will be part of the multiplatform approach.
  • The company aims to expand its footprint by releasing titles on Xbox and PC as well as PlayStation and Nintendo.

As per the most recent financial statement from the company, Square Enix intends to persist with its approach of releasing games on multiple platforms, encompassing PCs and all current gaming consoles such as the Xbox Series X/S. Square Enix has declared that this multiplatform release strategy will be incorporated into their “strategic business plan” which is set to remain in effect until at least March 2027.

2024 saw Square Enix announcing a change in approach to release more major franchise games like “Final Fantasy” across various modern systems. This move was driven by disappointing sales figures for both “Final Fantasy 16” and “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth,” which fell short of the company’s expectations. Essentially, these titles underperformed due to their exclusive launch on the PS5. Despite receiving positive feedback from fans upon their subsequent release on PC, they were launched a year later than their initial PS5 debut.

Despite the fact that “Final Fantasy 14” and “Octopath Traveler 2” have achieved success on Xbox consoles, Square Enix has no plans to deviate from this pattern. The company’s recent financial report, which is part of a three-year “reboot”, aims to broaden its presence in the entertainment industry. This report reinforces Square Enix’s dedication to launching more flagship series games such as “Final Fantasy”, “Dragon Quest”, and “Kingdom Hearts” on multiple platforms like Xbox and PC, while also continuing to release them on PlayStation and Nintendo systems.

Square Enix Remains Committed To More Xbox Game Launches

  • Square Enix released a new three-year plan in its latest financial report.
  • The plan will continue Square Enix’s focus on multiplatform titles, which include Xbox ports.
  • Major franchises like Final Fantasy will still be part of Square Enix’s multiplatform approach.
  • No new Xbox ports were confirmed by Square Enix.

The gaming company’s persistent commitment to releasing their games in high-definition across multiple platforms is a key aspect of their “medium-term business strategy,” which extends until at least March 31, 2027, aligning with the end of Japan’s fiscal year. Square Enix explained that this ongoing multiplatform approach would foster an environment where more players can access and enjoy their game titles. Furthermore, they plan to devise strategies for making standard definition games available on PC as well as mobile devices.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly waiting for Square Enix to drop their major titles like Final Fantasy 16 and the Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Xbox Series X/S. But, even without these heavyweights, Square Enix’s renewed partnership with Microsoft has already paid off big time! Fast forward to the 2024 Tokyo Game Show, and Square Enix and Microsoft dropped a bombshell on Xbox fans by sneakily releasing games like Legend of Mana, Trials of Mana, and the six-game Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection right under our noses.

It appears that the anticipated “Final Fantasy 7 Remake” is slated for a Switch 2 release, indicating that Square Enix’s strategy for multi-platform launches continues unabated. As we move forward, it remains to be seen which other prominent series will find their way onto Xbox consoles as part of this plan.

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2025-05-14 21:25