Summary
During Xbox’s presentation at the Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix shadow dropped eight games into the Xbox catalog, playable immediately. Last year,Square Enixpromised a stronger partnership with Xbox, aligning with its new strategic plan “to aggressively pursue multiplatform game releases.” This plan seems to already be materializing, as games previously available only for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch are finally making their way to Microsoft’s consoles.
After Square Enix’s new CEO Takashi Kiryu took control, he promised to bring more of the company’s lineup to Xbox.Octopath Traveler 2arrived on Xbox before PlayStation, but the company’s flagship titles, such as the latestFinal Fantasygames, have been absent. The first majorFinal Fantasytitle to return to Xbox wasFinal Fantasy 14, which launched in March of this year. Since the MMORPG’s release, Square Enix has repeatedly stated its desire tonurture theFinal Fantasycommunity on Xbox, and it seems to be following through on that promise.
All Eight Games Shadow Dropped by Square Enix on Xbox
WhileFinal Fantasy Pixel Remasterand the twoManaseries games set an optimistic precedent for Xbox, none of these titles had any exclusivity contracts with other platforms. Because of this, players still wonder if Square Enix’s high-profile titles will ever make the jump to Microsoft’s consoles. All year, rumors have swirled about whetherFinal Fantasy 7 Remakewould come to Xboxalongside its sequel,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Both titles were timed console exclusives for the PS5, but nothing about their future on other consoles has been announced.
Another major Square Enix title that wasn’t only released as a timed exclusive for the PS5 but also had Sony’s support throughout its development wasFinal Fantasy 16. The latest mainline entry in the franchise recently launched on PC, but so far, there’s been no mention of the RPG coming to Xbox. Hiroshi Takai, the game’s director, saidhe’d love to seeFinal Fantasy 16on Xbox, but the team has been entirely focused on the PC port. Now thatFinal Fantasy 16has arrived on PC, fans hope Square Enix’s next step will be bringing Clive’s adventures to Xbox.
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster
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The games that inspired a generation come to life once more, in the ultimate 2D pixel remaster!Enjoy universally updated 2D pixel graphics and the beautifully rearranged soundtrack.Gameplay is improved with modernised UI, and extras such as a bestiary, illustration gallery and music player allow further immersion into the world of the game.This bundle lets you purchase all six games from FINAL FANTASY 1 to FINAL FANTASY 6 at a discount price.■Bundle content・FINAL FANTASY・FINAL FANTASY II・FINAL FANTASY III・FINAL FANTASY IV・FINAL FANTASY V・FINAL FANTASY VI
