It is an ongoing tale in regards to Square Enix’s loyalty towards PlayStation. For a majority of titles for decades, the publisher has handed its properties to Sony Interactive Entertainment to release uniquely on PlayStation. Recently, we witnessed this with Final Fantasy XVI which is to remain exclusive on the platform for at least six months, it is clarified.

However, there has been some exceptions in favor of Xbox. Previously, we witnessed this with Octopath Traveler as the game hit the platform and never made its appearance on PlayStation. Additionally, the firm also handed over a handful of titles for Xbox Game Pass in the past too which many players appreciated then.

During the recent 2023 Final Fantasy Festival, Square Enix & Microsoft announced Final Fantasy XIV is officially coming to Xbox. As part of the presentation, it was also confirmed a continued campaign to support Xbox with more Square Enix games is underway, Gematsu transcribed.

As CEO of Square Enix, we want to continue to deliver fabulous games to fans across the world, and of course we want to welcome the Xbox community as well, and starting with today’s announcement of Final Fantasy XIV coming in spring 2024, and whenever possible, we are planning to bring our games to Xbox for players around the world to enjoy. We’re really looking forward to working closely with Phil and the Xbox team to make this possible.

Takashi Kiryu, Square Enix CEO

“I think I can speak for myself, [Naoki Yoshida], and all of our Warriors of Light here watching the live stream when I say how excited I am to see Xbox support added, and for us to welcome countless new friends to the world of Final Fantasy XIV,” Kiryu added. “Final Fantasy XIV is only going to get bigger and better, so all the Xbox gamers out there, I urge you to give Final Fantasy XIV a try.”

“The entire Xbox team is excited to see how our newest Warriors of Light will use the full capabilities of Xbox Series X and Series S to help save Eorzea. And I’m excited to partner with you, Yoshida-san, and your studios as you bring this incredible franchise to global platforms to enable more players to connect and experience the joy of gaming together,” Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer told during the show.

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