Square Enix Plans To Release More Titles Simultaneously On Each Platform In The Future

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Key Takeaways

  • Square Enix plans to release more titles on all platforms simultaneously.
  • Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth sales underperformed.
  • It’s expected for more Square Enix games to be available on Xbox and other platforms.

As a long-time gamer who has been through numerous console generations, I can’t help but feel a sense of relief and excitement at Square Enix’s recent announcement. For years, I’ve watched from the sidelines as my fellow gamers on Xbox and Nintendo platforms missed out on some of the most iconic RPGs in the industry.

It appears that Square Enix, a well-known video game publisher, generally leans towards Sony’s console for releasing its major titles. This tendency often results in games like Final Fantasy 16 and others being absent from, or arriving late to, platforms such as Microsoft’s and Nintendo’s.

In simpler terms, following a statement from Square Enix developers, those without a PlayStation 5 or even a PlayStation 4 can look forward to playing their games on other platforms in the future. During an interview with 4Gamers, Square Enix director and executive officer Naoki Yoshida (commonly known as Yoshi-P) revealed that Fantasian Neo Dimension will be released simultaneously on all platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, and they aim to extend this policy to other games in the future.

Expect More Square Enix Games On Xbox And Other Platforms Outside of PlayStation

Here’s Yoshi-P’s statement (as translated by DeepL):

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m thrilled to announce that we’re launching our Xbox Series X|S version concurrently! We aim to bring more Square Enix games to various platforms simultaneously in the future. This is just the beginning of many such releases, so I hope Xbox gamers will find this game as exciting as we do!

Of course, the fact that both Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth sales underperformed should be a huge part of that consideration. I mean, Square Enix has alienated an entire demographic of millions of gamers by not releasing some of their AAA RPGs on Xbox platforms. While chances are high that Square Enix inked an exclusivity deal with Sony for the games to only be available on PlayStation platforms regarding console releases, the payoff might not be enough to recoup the development and marketing budget.

Expressing my enthusiasm for sharing fantastic games with as many people as possible, I wholeheartedly support this notion. Final Fantasy 7: Remake, released in 2020, remains exclusive to the PS4 and PS5 consoles, leaving fans of other platforms such as Nintendo and Xbox yearning for a chance to play it and its sequels. Given the opportunity, I suspect they wouldn’t turn it down.

As a gamer, it feels like a missed opportunity when games are only available on certain platforms. Why not create games that run on all devices capable of handling them? That seems to be the smarter move from a financial standpoint, wouldn’t you agree? Fortunately, Square Enix appears to be moving in that direction. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll get a Final Fantasy 7: Remake announcement any time soon, but it certainly gives us gamers some hope.

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2024-11-05 00:38