Final Fantasy 16 Xbox Release Announcement Imminent, Claims Insider

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  • Lunatic Ignus suggests Final Fantasy 16 may be revealed for Xbox at the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct event.
  • The game’s producer previously stated interest in releasing the game on Xbox, aligning with the publisher’s strategy of multi-platform releases.
  • Considering the PC release’s lower sales, the potential success of an Xbox version is up for debate.

The long-awaited arrival of Final Fantasy 16 on Xbox may finally be just around the corner, according to a recent claim by insider Lunatic Ignus. Ignus suggests the game could be revealed as one of the surprise announcements at the Xbox Developer Direct on January 23, 2025.

Why it matters: Square Enix already confirmed plans to release the Final Fantasy franchise on Xbox so this rumor makes a lot of sense.

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Final Fantasy 16 announcement for Xbox is right around the corner.

Final Fantasy 16 launched as a PS5 exclusive in June 2023 and came to PC in September 2024. Since then, Xbox fans have been hoping for news of the game coming to their consoles. 

In October 2024, producer Naoki Yoshida, known as Yoshi-P, expressed a desire to bring Final Fantasy 16 to Xbox. This matches Square Enix’s plans to release their games on multiple platforms.

Square Enix’s deal with PlayStation was reportedly temporary, and rumors of an Xbox release started after the PC version launched. It now seems the company is ready to bring the game to Microsoft’s platform.

Adding to the anticipation, Lunatic Ignus recently shared hints on Twitter about Xbox’s January showcase. The insider believes Final Fantasy 16 will be the “fifth announcement” at the event.

They also mentioned that the “fourth announcement” is still unknown and could be linked to Xbox’s future plans. The upcoming Xbox Direct on January 23 will be a huge event for Microsoft as the company looks to create some momentum around its 2025 lineup. 

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It’s important to take these rumors with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed.

Another insider claimed that Xbox Developer Direct is going to be bigger than people are expecting so the rumor of Final Fantasy launching on Xbox makes perfect sense.

If it is released on Xbox, it will be interesting to see how well it performs on the platform. Final Fantasy 16’s launch on PC was quite underwhelming, as it only sold 286K units.

Do you think launching on Xbox will boost the game’s sales, or will it underperform there too? Drop your thoughts in the comments, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.

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