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A prominent and often reliable leaker has narrowed down the release date forFinal Fantasy 16on Xbox Series X/S. WhileFinal Fantasy 16was originally released in 2023 as a PS5 exclusive, the title recently launched on PC, and Xbox owners are eagerly awaiting the game’s next port.
Square Enix revealed its new multiplatform strategy plansearlier in 2024. Before the announcement, the company was largely focused on releasing titles for the PlayStation 5, with games such asFinal Fantasy 16andFinal Fantasy 7: Rebirthbeing Sony console exclusives. The change in strategy was driven by falling profits at Square Enix, and Xbox gamers have started to see these effects for the first time recently.
On Twitter, leaker eXtas1s revealed thatFinal Fantasy 16may be released on Xbox Series X/S sometime during 2025. While information from non-official sources should always be taken with a grain of salt,reporter Jez Corden previously suggestedthat the port would be happening, and eXtas1s is known by many in the community as being reliable. The leaker also revealed that there is currently “no active work” on Xbox versions of any of the recentFinal Fantasy 7games.
Prominent Leaker Indicates That Final Fantasy 16 Is Coming to Xbox in 2025
Another indication that Square Enix may currently be working on theFF16Xbox port is thatFinal Fantasy 16was recently released for PC. The game can be purchased on both Steam and the Epic Games Store, and is available with or without its two DLCs, “Echoes of the Fallen” and “The Rising Tide.”
The first changes in Square Enix’s strategy regarding the Xbox were seen last week during the Tokyo Game Show. At the time,Square Enix shadow-dropped 8 games on Xbox, with players gaining access to all sixFinal Fantasy Pixel Remastertitles along withTrials of ManaandLegend of Mana. The latter two titles are also available on Xbox Game Pass.
These moves by Square Enix may serve to corroborate the leaker’s statements, and fans remain hopeful thatFinal Fantasy 16will be ported to Xbox consoles in 2025.Square Enix’s recent release strategy forFinal Fantasymay potentially include theFinal Fantasy 7trilogy somewhere down the line, as well as other upcoming releases such as the rumoredFinal Fantasy 17.
Final Fantasy 16
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An epic dark fantasy world where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them.This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the dominant of the Phoenix. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.
