Rumors are swirling about the possibility of Final Fantasy 16 making its way to Xbox, sparking excitement among fans eager for the critically acclaimed title to reach a new platform. Known for its action-packed combat and darker, more mature narrative,
Final Fantasy 16 could soon join the Xbox lineup, giving players another opportunity to dive into the epic world of Eikons and Dominants.
Highlights
- Final Fantasy 16 may be getting an Xbox port soon, as rumors swirl about a potential release on a new platform.
- The game differs from past Final Fantasy titles, with a focus on action combat and a darker narrative for a more mature audience.
- Xbox fans have long awaited more Final Fantasy games on their platform, with Final Fantasy 16 potentially joining the lineup.
Rumors have begun to abound about a potential Xbox port of one of the PS5”s most critically acclaimed console exclusives, Final Fantasy 16, as a renowned leaker mentioned the game in a recent post. Final Fantasy 16 was also set to receive a PC port following its release last year, which similarly has yet to happen, and it is still unclear if it will be released before a potential Xbox port hits shelves.
Marking a huge departure for the franchise, Final Fantasy 16 took things in a more action-oriented and cinematic direction, with a much darker narrative than many games in the series. The game was noted for its intense violence and more mature tone, making it the only mainline Final Fantasy game to receive an M rating from the ESRB due to its content.
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Now, it seems Xbox fans might be getting a taste of the action, as known leaker NateDrake responded to a post on Resetera claiming that a Final Fantasy 16 Xbox port is indeed on the way; Square Enix has just not announced it yet. Currently, there is no information about when the company might announce the port, but some fans speculate it may happen during the upcoming Gamescom event.
Xbox Players May Finally Get More Final Fantasy With an FF16 Port
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If the rumors prove true, Xbox fans would finally be able to experience the game”s highly-regarded action combat, for which Square Enix enlisted a key game designer from the Devil May Cry series. With a stronger focus on interchangeable skill trees and fast, reactionary movement, Final Fantasy 16 continues the series” ongoing movement away from the turn-based active time battle systems the franchise became known for in its early days.
While Xbox still has the fewest games from the series available out of any other platform, Final Fantasy 14 finally made its way to the Xbox Series X earlier this year. Still, players have clamored for more of the series to be released on the platform, as the lauded Final Fantasy 7 Remake has yet to receive an Xbox port along with the Pixel Remaster series.
That being said, the Xbox Series X is still the only modern console where the Final Fantasy 13 trilogy is readily playable, and several other PS1-era titles in the series have appeared on it in the past. It still remains to be seen when or if Square Enix will announce an official Xbox port of Final Fantasy 16, but given the leaker”s reputation for making accurate predictions, and the recent trend of PlayStation games getting Xbox ports, it seems likely.
Final Fantasy 16
An epic dark fantasy world where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them.
This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the dominant of the Phoenix. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.
Action RPG
Systems
OpenCritic Reviews
Top Critic Rating:
88/100
Critics Recommend:
92%
Franchise
Final Fantasy
Platform(s)
PS5
Released
June 22, 2023
Developer(s)
Square Enix
Publisher(s)
Square Enix
Engine
Proprietary Engine
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
How Long To Beat
36 Hours
Steam Deck Compatibility
yes
X|S Enhanced
no
PS Plus Availability
N/A
Cross Save
yes
Cross-Platform Play
Final Fantasy 16 does not support cross platform multiplayerExpand
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