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Speaking in a new interview (via HazzadorGamin), Square Enix legend Naoki Yoshida (often known affectionately by fans as Yoshi-P), confirmed that Final Fantasy 16 is slated for Xbox, although stopped short of offering a timeframe.

Final Fantasy 16 took the franchise into more of an action hack n' slash direction, riffing on games like Devil May Cry. While some fans lamented the lack of tactical combat prevalent in previous games, the game's spectacular combat visuals won over many new and returning fans regardless. However, the game was up until recently, fully exclusive to PlayStation 5. Final Fantasy 16 has since launched on Steam for PC, however, and managed to hit 27,000~ concurrent players at peak. Although you'd have to wonder how much more it might've done if it had launched simultaneously with its PlayStation version, taking advantage of the marketing cycle from its initial launch.

"Of course we did announce the PC version of the game, so looking towards the Xbox version, we do want to release it on Xbox," Yoshida said. "But when it comes to the specifics such as when the game would be available and such, we are not in a position to be able to share anything. But of course, I want to say that it’s not as if there’s zero hope, and we very much do want to achieve that. So players should not give up in terms of their hopes."

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[RoboFu]

MS is probably trying to work out a game pass deal. Something stupid like that holding it up.

 

[adamsapple]

Looks like that Existas guy's 2025 comment was true.

MS is probably trying to work out a game pass deal. Something stupid like that holding it up.

Eh not necessarily, the Pixel Remasters landed on Xbox without GP. The Mana games did though as they're probably nowhere near as 'popular' so easier to negotiate.

I doubt XVI lands on game pass if/when it comes to Xbox. Maybe some time after release.

 

[StereoVsn]

Looks like that Existas guy's 2025 comment was true.



Eh not necessarily, the Pixel Remasters landed on Xbox without GP. The Mana games did though as they're probably nowhere near as 'popular' so easier to negotiate.

I doubt XVI lands on game pass if/when it comes to Xbox. Maybe some time after release.

I am thinking SE is angling for dev help and MS is a lot more budget right now days.

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

 

[GinSama]

Yeah gonna be honest there is no way i would buy again the game....
It was kinda of disappointed for me....

 

[PauloRoberto]

With Xbox Series S ?! Good luck with that, you gonna need it.

 

[Mr Moose]

With Xbox Series S ?! Good luck with that, you gonna need it.

30fps only mode.

 

[rm082e]

Yeah, given the Series S limitations, the frame rate is going to get some extra scrutiny. Even if they cap it at 30, I would still expect some challenges.

 

[adamsapple]

30fps only mode.

Yeah, plenty of games already do that.

There's no performance parity requirement, only feature. Even that is flexible looking at BG3.

 

[Three]

30fps only mode.

Yep, 30fps only with 60fps (ie poor res and graphics) settings and it would be doable.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Could actually be in dev but the Series S is causing them issues. No doubt it's going to be something like 720p @ 30fps on that if it does get ported.

 

[ap_puff]

why waste time on this?

 

[IFireflyl]

I played the game. It isn't a dumpster fire, but it's not great.

 

[xanaum]

I can already imagine the mental health of the team responsible for the Series S port.

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

30fps only mode.

It's already barely 30 on PS5 with FSR and way lower than stable 60 on my 4080 in qhd.

Native 1080p30 will be a mircale for Series S.

 

[asdasdasdbb]

Could actually be in dev but the Series S is causing them issues. No doubt it's going to be something like 720p @ 30fps on that if it does get ported.

It isn't supported on the Steam Deck but the footage I saw it was like 25-30 fps.

But yeah... 720p30.

 

[JimboJones]

Great news for all 5 SquareEnix Xbox fans!

 

[Trekinspace88]

If it does release on Xbox here is some advice to Xbox Owners.

Don't gamepass it or wait for it to be put on gamepass go and buy it full price. This is your chance to show that it is worth SE's time to release their games on Xbox consoles and on Day 1 with PS.

 

[Thebonehead]

30fps only mode.

80 percent of the game is 30fps cut scenes so it will be fine

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Yeah gonna be honest there is no way i would buy again the game....
It was kinda of disappointed for me....

This. They are making changes for changes sake. Whereas games like Persona 5, Metaphor, Like a Dragon showed you can have super fun and engaging jRPG with more traditional combat.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

Developing for Series S will make their future games way better optimised.

No idea why the game runs like it does on decent hardware.

 

[Mr Moose]

It's already barely 30 on PS5 with FSR and way lower than stable 60 on my 4080 in qhd.

Native 1080p30 will be a mircale for Series S.

Lower.

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

Lower.

Well, I'm not being rude. My bet is 563p with FSR up to 720.

 

[squidilix]

Give me PS5 Pro upgrade instead.

 

[Arachnid]

Mid game, no point

 

[lh032]

Gamepass deal confirmed.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Great news for all 5 SquareEnix Xbox fans!

If MS provide the full porting costs (not sure if they do?) and other favourable terms then it makes sense regardless.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Here's your chance. Buy it Xbox players.

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

If MS provide the full porting costs (not sure if they do?) and other favourable terms then it makes sense regardless.

Recently, they can't even provide Colt with free merch, so I highly doubt it.

 

[adamsapple]

Here's your chance. Buy it Xbox players.

 

[Wastelander92]

Guessing goal means no Series S. Also this means "console exclusive" in trailers is meaningless now.

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

Guessing goal means no Series S. Also this means "console exclusive" in trailers is meaningless now.

They way he worded it could mean nothing.

Yeah, he personally want to port it, that's basically it. It can be next Xbox branded PC on Windows 12 for all we care.

 

[Three]

Lower.

That brings back memories

 

[Kacho]

Shit game but at least that talking point can die

 

[Stafford]

Their goal, cool. So it's not even in the works yet? 2025? Perhaps later? Tired of this, lol.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

Finally all those Final Fantasy fans who don’t own a PS5 or gaming PC can experience the boredom and disappointment for themselves.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Nvm. Misread

 

[proandrad]

MS is probably trying to work out a game pass deal. Something stupid like that holding it up.

Square would be smart to work out a deal. Gamepass payout would likely be much larger than the potential sales on Xbox.

 

[Skifi28]

"No gamepass money, no port"


It'll be intresting to see what happens.

 

[StueyDuck]

There's an almost 0% chance that the game doesn't come to Xbox...

That being said, what he said and what the article is saying aren't the same. This doesn't sound like a confirmation as it sounds like they are trying to work around a deal. He doesn't say the game is in active development for the platform like the thread suggests.

 

[Cornbread78]

With Xbox Series S ?! Good luck with that, you gonna need it.

Hey, it should run it at 720p/30fps at least. They just have to remove all the particle effects & boom.

I won't buy it again for my X.

 

[Chukhopops]

Curious if it will launch full price or with the price drop of the other versions.

It’s by far the worst mainline FF but at least it opens the way for other SE games to no longer be console exclusive. Even if you want an action-focused SE game there are better choices.

I still doubt Remake / Rebirth will be ported which is a shame as Rebirth is quite a solid game.

 

[JimboJones]

If MS provide the full porting costs (not sure if they do?) and other favourable terms then it makes sense regardless.

Yeah I'm just having a bit of fun, but I still think it's kind of crazy that the PC is a bigger hub for jrpg fans than Xbox is these days.
Microsoft really dropped the ball but what's new there!

 

[Kacho]

Their goal, cool. So it's not even in the works yet? 2025? Perhaps later? Tired of this, lol.

Xbros:

 

[Roxkis_ii]

I hope MS is footing the bill to get this game ported else it really seems like a waste of money.

 

[Unknown?]

Looks like record disappointment is coming! This might be its last hurrah like Sonic Adventure 2 on Dreamcast.

 

[mckmas8808]

Could actually be in dev but the Series S is causing them issues. No doubt it's going to be something like 720p @ 30fps on that if it does get ported.

This is what I'm thinking too.

 

[Bojji]

DX12 PC version is already done so it should be easy. As long as they can get 30fps from 540p series s version, lol.

 

[eerik9000]

Could actually be in dev but the Series S is causing them issues. No doubt it's going to be something like 720p @ 30fps on that if it does get ported.

No way. Series S is a "1440p at up to 120 FPS" machine.