Tag: Square Enix
News Final Fantasy Creator 'Deeply Moved' To Release His New RPG On Xbox
It's getting great feedback as well!
Hironobu Sakaguchi is an absolute legend of the industry, with his credits including the Final Fantasy franchise along with the Xbox exclusives Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey, and he's finally returned to Xbox with his la
Review Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake (Xbox) - Square Enix's Beloved Classic Gets A Makeover
Square Enix's HD-2D boom continues
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is a full remake of "one of the greatest RPGs of all time" according to Square Enix. Originally released as
News Final Fantasy 16 Team Tells Xbox Players To Not Give Up Their 'Hopes'
"We do want to release it on Xbox"
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster arrived on Xbox last week and it looks like the latest entry in Square Enix's long-running RPG series could also make its way across to Microsoft's consoles in the future. Following Final Fantasy XVI game director Hiroshi Takai mentioning how he would like to see the new game on Xbox,...
News Square Enix Is Bringing Eight Games To Xbox Today (September 26)
Including two Game Pass titles!!
Wow! Microsoft wasn't kidding when it said it wanted to deepen its relationship with Square Enix - the Japanese game maker has just shadow dropped eight titles on Xbox today, following Team Green's Tokyo Game Show livestream. Okay, yes, six of these are Final Fantasy titles that make up the com
News Surprise! Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Is Available Today On Xbox
Six games in one package
Update: It's official! The Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are available right now on the Xbox Store. You can either get them in a bundle or separately, and the best bit is that everything is discounted by 20% for the next week, meaning you can pick up some of the games from as cheap as £7.59 / $9.59 until early October...
Rumour 'Whole Slate' Of Modern Final Fantasy Games Expected To Release On Xbox
But how long will that take?
Back in late August, Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida insisted the future was bright for Square Enix games on Xbox, and once again we've been hearing positive rumours about the FF series in recent days. Windows Central's Jez Corden appeared on a recent episode of the Xbox Two podcast where he...
News Final Fantasy Dev Insists The Future Is Bright For Square Enix Games On Xbox
"There will be more of our titles released on Xbox"
It's no secret that Square Enix has restricted a fair few games away from Xbox in recent years, including the big mainline Final Fantasy releases, but it sounds like the company is very keen to make sure that changes going forward. In a new interview with Eurogamer this week, Final Fantasy 14...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think About Visions Of Mana From Square Enix
Early reviews are going live!
After making a surprise appearance at Xbox Developer Direct earlier this year, Square Enix's Visions of Mana is out later this week - which means early reviews are beginning to drop for this upcoming RPG. Initial impressions for the game seem pretty solid, if a little mixed, so here's what the critics are saying about...
News Square Enix's Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Returns This October, But Still Not For Xbox
The Pixel Remasters remain locked to other platforms
We've obviously had issues with getting new Final Fantasy games on Xbox over the past few years, and that includes the collection of Pixel Remasters for the first six titles, which have released on pretty much everything except Xbox. This situation reared its head once again yesterday, as Square...
News Square Enix's Visions Of Mana Gets August Release Date For Xbox Series X|S
"Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure"
Square Enix gave us an in-depth look at Visions of Mana as part of the Xbox Developer Direct earlier this year, and it's finally got a release date! The game will launch for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on August 29, 2024. If you haven't heard of it, the game is a single-player action-RPG that...
News Two Square Enix RPG Get A Surprise Release On Xbox Game Pass
Octopath Traveler II is finally out on Xbox Series X|S
Following some rumours earlier this week, Octopath Traveler II has now shadow dropped on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Game Pass. You can buy the game from Microsoft's store for $59.99 USD (or your regional equivalent) or download it right away with your Game Pass subscription. Alongside this,...
Rumour Octopath Traveler 2 Could Launch On Xbox Game Pass This Month
Xbox also preparing "shadow drop " and portable news, it's claimed
Following an Octopath Traveler 2 Xbox Game Pass listing being labelled an "error", a new rumour claims Square Enix's RPG will be arriving very soon on Microsoft's subscription service. This information comes from eXputer, which has been informed by "sources who wish to remain...
News Dragon Quest Creator Provides Brief Update On The Next Major Entry
The Flames of Fate was announced in 2021
As part of this year's Dragon Quest Day celebrations, Square Enix has shared an update on its next major entry Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate. After some concerns were raised about the status of this project, it seems progress is still moving along - with the series creator Yuji Horii providing a brief...
News Square Enix Announces New Dragon Quest Remake For Xbox Series X|S
"The legacy begins."
Let's kick this Monday off with a bang! Square Enix has subtly announced that a new Dragon Quest game is coming to Xbox Series X|S, and it carries the "HD-2D" banner that was previously fitted to the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. That game had never been confirmed for Xbox before today, so it's great to see Square Enix...
News Square Enix To Include Xbox As Part Of 'Aggressive' New Multiplatform Strategy
"An environment where more customers can enjoy our titles"
This is a nice, positive way to kick off a Monday! Square Enix has announced today that the company has entered into a new multiplatform strategy that will aim to "build an environment where more customers can enjoy our titles". The company says this "aggressive" new strategy will include...
News Final Fantasy 14's Full Xbox Release Date Announced By Square Enix
"A Life-changing Story Awaits"
As part of today's Xbox Partner Preview event, Square Enix has announced the full release date for Final Fantasy 14 Online. Currently in beta on Xbox, the full FF14 release comes to the platform on March 21st, 2024. Up above we have a new trailer for the full launch - a trailer which also reveals that
News 'Visions Of Mana' Isn't Launching On Xbox Game Pass Despite Dev Direct Appearance
"This was an error"
On the back of Xbox Developer Direct there were rumours that Visions of Mana might be coming to Xbox Game Pass - fuelled by some vague wording on the Xbox website. Well, the team has now come out and confirmed that the Square Enix RPG is not launch
News 'People Can Fly' Reportedly Cuts 30 Devs From Unannounced Square Enix Project
The same team has a new triple-A collab with Microsoft
People Can Fly, the Polish developer associated with titles like Outriders and Gears of War: Judgement, has reportedly axed 30 developers who were working on a new "unannounced" Square Enix title, codenamed Project Gemini. The company's developer director told Kotaku it was a result of "budget...
News Square Enix Makes Surprise Appearance At Xbox Developer Direct 2024
Showing off the upcoming 'Visions of Mana'
Of all the companies we thought might show up at the Xbox Developer Direct 2024, Square Enix wasn't one of them! Nevertheless, that's exactly what happened, and we got a closer look at the upcoming Visions of Mana in the process. In typical "Developer Direct" style, the team behind this new action RPG...
Rumour Xbox In 'Discussions' With Square Enix Over Final Fantasy 7 Remake
The game launched on PS4 in 2020
It's been that long since Final Fantasy 7 Remake launched on PS4 that we'd almost given up hope on an Xbox release, but a new comment from Windows Central's Jez Corden has left us hopeful about the prospect once again. Speaking on a recent episode of The Xbox Two podcast, Corden had the following to say about it:...
News Xbox Reiterates It Will Have Stronger Relations With Square Enix Going Forward
Final Fantasy 14 Online arrives on Xbox "Spring 2024"
Square Enix and Xbox's partnership appears to be blossoming once again following the announcement earlier this year that Final Fantasy 14 Online would be coming to the green machine in Spring 2024. At the time, Phil Spencer mentioned how Microsoft and Xbox would be "partnering closely" with...
News Square Enix Confirms Early 2024 Launch For Final Fantasy 14 Beta On Xbox
"Mark your calendars Xbox fans!"
Ever since Phil Spencer & co. worked towards a much closer partnership with Japanese developer Square Enix, Xbox fans have been eagerly awaiting news on Final Fantasy 14 and its rollout on Xbox Series X and S. Well, Square Enix has narrowed down a release window for the MMORPG's upcoming open beta - ahead of the...
News New Rumour Hints At Exciting Future For Square Enix Games On Xbox
"It actually could be just full blown everything"
It's been a few months now since Square Enix announced plans to "partner closely" with Xbox in the future, but we haven't really heard much about these plans aside from next year's arrivals of Final Fantasy 14 and Octopath Traveler 2. Speaking on the
News Xbox Game Pass Listing For Octopath Traveler 2 Was An 'Error'
"We’ve removed the mention"
Update: And that's the end of that! Microsoft has removed the mention of Octopath Traveler 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2024, explaining that it was added in error. Here's the statement: "Editor’s Note: We’ve removed the mention of Octopath Traveler II coming to Xbox Game Pass which was included in error...
News Final Warning! Marvel's Avengers Is Being Delisted On Xbox This Week
Update: It's now back to full price
Update (Wed 27th Sep, 2023): Sadly, the excellent 90% discount for Marvel's Avengers now seems to have suddenly ended, with the game going back up to its standard price of $39.99 / £44.99 on the Xbox Store. Original story (Mon 25th Sep, 2023): This week marks the end of an era for Marvel's Avengers, which will...
News Octopath Traveler 2 Is Officially Coming To Xbox In Early 2024
Green travel
There was a lot of attention on Xbox missing out when Octopath Traveler II arrived on pretty much every other platform earlier this year, but team green supporters can now rejoice! Square Enix's well-received sequel is officially coming to Xbox next year. Yep, this pair of Square JRPGs have gotten lots of praise in recent months and...
News Square Enix Gives Hope To Xbox Fans With Short 'FF7 Rebirth' Exclusivity Window
Is it FINALLY almost time for FF7 on Xbox?
Alright, so we know we've been talking about Final Fantasy 7 Remake for years now without any sign of it arriving on Xbox, but perhaps this time things will be different?! Yesterday, as part of the PlayStation State of Play event for September 2023, it was revealed that
News Square Enix CEO Thanks Phil Spencer For Making Final Fantasy 14 On Xbox A 'Reality'
It "wouldn't have been possible" without Xbox's boss
At the Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest earlier, it was announced Square Enix's popular MMO would finally be making its way across to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in Spring 2024. Phil Spencer had a lot of prais
News Xbox & Square Enix Announce Plans To 'Partner Closely' On Future Games
"Whenever possible, we are planning to bring our games to Xbox"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer made a surprise appearance as part of today's Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2023 event in Las Vegas, where it was announced that Final Fantasy 14 would be coming to Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2024. Following this, Spencer and Square Enix CEO Takashi Kiryu...
News Square Enix Is Bringing Final Fantasy 14 Online To Xbox In Spring 2024
"After much anticipation, it’s finally confirmed"
It's been announced today that the long-awaited Final Fantasy 14 Online Xbox version is finally going to become a reality! The game will officially arrive for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point in Spring 2024. As revealed at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest, FFXIV on Xbox will feature...
News Xbox Was Thinking About Acquiring Square Enix Back In 2019
The company said it would "provide valuable content assets"
Earlier this week, we learned of a long list of companies that Xbox had considered acquiring a couple of years ago including SEGA and Bungie, and now we know of another one - Square Enix! Documents from 2019 (revealed as part of the Activision Blizzard FTC hearing) mention that an...
News Xbox Boss Praises Japanese Relationships, But Admits Square Enix Needs More Work
"Gotta get on a plane again"
It's been well-documented that Xbox and Square Enix's relationship seems to have broken down over the past few months, with just one game from the Japanese company having been announced for Xbox consoles in 2023 so far. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer acknowledged this as part of a Giant Bomb interview following the Xbox...
News Stop The Presses, Square Enix Just Announced A New Game For Xbox
The first SE Xbox release in 2023!
Xbox fans have been forced to wait almost half a year for any kind of Square Enix news, but now we finally have confirmation that at least one game from the publisher will release on Microsoft's platform in 2023. Phew! That game is Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai, which was announced a few hours...
News Final Fantasy 16 Team 'Looked At All Options' Before Deciding On (Timed) PS5 Exclusivity
"We do approach multiple platforms"
It's now been close to three years since Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy 16 was going to be a PlayStation 5 exclusive, although according to a new interview, the team considered various platforms before making that decision. FFXVI producer Naoki Yoshida talked to Game Informer recently and mentioned that...
Pick One Which Of These Recent Square Enix Games Would You Most Like On Xbox?
Forspoken? Octopath Traveler 2? Tell us!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to go alongside the discussion surrounding the lack of Square Enix games on Xbox in 2023, we thought we'd take a look at some of the titles currently missing from Microsoft's consoles. Specifically, we're focusing on games that either came out earlier in...
News New Rumour Weighs In On Difficulties Between Xbox And Square Enix
Could Xbox be at fault?
We've talked on multiple occasions this year about how Square Enix appears to no longer be supporting Xbox with a lot of new releases, and now courtesy of a new report, we may have a bit more information to share on the situation. Windows Central Editor Jez Corden has penned an article relating to this today, explaining that...
News Xbox Misses Out On Yet Another Upcoming Square Enix Release
Everything but Xbox
There's a lot that's been said about Square Enix's apparent reluctance to release games on Xbox in 2023, and today's announcement has only added to that narrative, with LIVE A LIVE now coming to PlayStation and PC in April 2023. That means the beloved RPG will be available on Nintendo Switch (released in 2022), PlayStation 4,...
News Forspoken Isn't On Xbox Yet, But It'll Still Have Achievements At Launch
Along with various other "Xbox" features
There's been a lot of talk about Square Enix's Forspoken this week over at our sister site Push Square, but unfortunately the action-RPG isn't coming to Xbox at launch — even though it's actually been live on the Xbox Store for ages now. The reason for that is because if you go through the
News Xbox Fans Want To Know What's Going On With Square Enix In 2023
No Xbox releases announced for next year
While the recent release of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion has gone down well on Xbox so far, we're also seeing quite a lot of disgruntlement directed towards Square Enix's current 2023 lineup of games. Why? Well, there aren't Xbox announcements at all as of yet. Forspoken is a PS5 console...
News Final Fantasy 16 Six-Month PS5 Exclusivity Window Confirmed By Sony
Square Enix hasn't announced an Xbox version
More than two years ago, we reported that Sony had snapped up Final Fantasy XVI as a PlayStation exclusive, with Square Enix also providing a statement on the matter. For now, PS5 is the only confirmed platform for FF16's 2023 release, and a new trailer seems to suggest that exclusivity on Sony's...
News Phil Spencer: Xbox Still Wants Square Enix's MMO Final Fantasy 14
"We haven’t given up..."
Xbox already has quite a number of MMOs and has even secured Phantasy Star Online 2 in recent years, but one that's missing from the lineup is Square Enix's Final Fantasy 14. In 2019, head of Xbox Phil Spencer made a commitment to bringing the game to Xbox, so what's the latest? Speaking to the Japanese website Game Watch...
News Move Over Microsoft, Embracer Group Buys Square Enix's Western Studios
Update: The deal has now gone through!
(Update: August 26, 2022) Embracer Group has today confirmed that the purchase of Square Enix's Western studios has officially concluded. The Swedish company now owns Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief and more - all franchises that were previously owned by the Japanese publisher. (Original Story: May 2, 2022) Well,...
Guide Is 'Forspoken' Coming To Xbox? Maybe, But You'll Need To Be Very Patient
Fors-pain
Update (Tue 13th Sep, 2022): We've seen more interest in Forspoken from Xbox fans recently, so we thought we'd republish this guide to provide some extra visibility. The short answer - it might happen, but not for a long time! Original story (Thu 21st Jul, 2022): Thankfully, timed exclusives are becoming less of a thing these days,...
Gallery Another Look At Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Coming To Xbox This Winter
It's looking good!
It's been another exciting week in the world of video games, and one surprise on the Xbox front was Square Enix's announcement of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. This game is a remaster of the 2007 PlayStation Portable title, and is a prequel to FFVII. It sees the return of Zack Fair - an important character, whose own...
News Just Cause 5 Appears To Be In Development At Square Enix
The publisher has retained the IP
Square Enix may have sold off a bunch of its Western studios to Embracer Group, but it has retained some of its most popular franchises. In particular, Just Cause is still in Square's hands, and the company has now revealed that work is underway on a new Just Cause game. Word comes from the publisher's recent...
News Expect Sequels, Remakes And More Says New Tomb Raider, Deus Ex Owners
Embrace tradition
Embracer Group's acquisition of Square Enix's western studios is the latest merger to be underway in gaming. But, what will come of the purchase for fans of Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief and more? Quite a lot, if the plans outlined here come to fruition. In Embracer's latest earnings report, the company touched on its acquisition...
News Outriders Hasn't Been Profitable Despite Positive Xbox Game Pass Launch
"Net proceeds from the sale of Outriders were insufficient"
Outriders was a pretty big deal when it launched on Xbox Game Pass in April 2021. The shared world co-op shooter from developer People Can Fly seemed to get off to a decent start, thanks in part to big player numbers on Xbox Game Pass. However, new details paint a slightly different...
News Jeff Grubb Suggests Another Square Enix Acquisition 'More Likely' Following Western Studio Sale
Could the Japanese side of the business be sold?
It seems to be acquisition season right now in the gaming industry. Embracer Group, the huge Swedish firm who owns the likes of THQ Nordic, recently picked up Square Enix's Western studios, and now there's talk of WB Games being up for sale too. However, business regarding Square Enix might not be...
News Square Enix Will Still Work On Western Games Despite Studios Sale
Staying in touch
Earlier today, another huge gaming acquisition was revealed by Embracer Group. Okay, it's not Xbox-Activision Blizzard levels of huge, but the Swedish company is picking up all of Square Enix's Western studios. However, that doesn't mean that the Japanese publisher is completely cutting itself off from Western games, despite the...
News Balan Wonderworld Director Was 'Removed' From Project 6 Months Before Launch
The director has taken to Twitter to explain
Some of you may remember Balan Wonderworld and its rocky launch last year. The 3D platformer, coming from well-known Sonic developer Yuji Naka, was a little rough at launch, and now its director has shed some light on the situation. According to Naka himself, he was "removed" as director six months...
