Square Enix and Xbox are strengthening their partnership with the release of one of the most popular Final Fantasy games on the Xbox Series X and S consoles.
PS5 players have finally been able to discover Post-Midgar for a few days now. FF7 Rebirth has been enthusiastically received by critics and the initial feedback from the community is equally enthusiastic. Meanwhile, Xbox brand enthusiasts are still waiting for the exclusivity for the last big episodes to end. If calling FF7 Remake and FF16 on Microsoft consoles is not on the agenda, lovers of the license will very soon be able to lose themselves in one of the most popular Final Fantasy franchises for hundreds, even thousands of hours.
A date for Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox
After years of hope and futile lawsuits, Xbox gamers are no longer shunned. In July 2023, Microsoft and Square Enix made an unexpected announcement: the arrival of FF14 on the manufacturer’s consoles. “We want to bring the Xbox community and your Warriors of Light together in a safe, engaging and, most importantly, fun way. », explained Naoki Yoshida, the great savior of the MMORPG. After a small testing period during an open beta last month, Final Fantasy 14 is ready to jump into the deep end. The date is March 21, 2024 on Xbox Series It includes the base game plus the Heavensward and Stormblood expansions, as well as a 30-day free subscription.
As a reminder, only the Xbox Series version of Final Fantasy 14 will run in 4K, while both console models will benefit from fast loading times to better enjoy your stay in Eorzea. The famous free trial available on other platforms will also be available, as it now extends to the entire A Realm Reborn as well as the Heavensward and Stormblood expansions. In other words, Xbox players can play it up to level 70 with no playing time restrictions.
