Overview

• Final Fantasy XVI arrived on Xbox Series X|S on June 8, 2025, following its PS5 debut in June 2023 and PC launch in September 2024.
• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will reach Xbox Series X|S this winter, with an exact release date expected within six to nine months.
• The multiplatform strategy represents Square Enix’s deliberate pivot away from console exclusivity to boost accessibility and revenue.
• Producers Naoki Yoshida and Naoki Hamaguchi cited the need for broader player access and hardware optimization across Xbox and PC.
• Both Final Fantasy XVI and VII Remake Intergrade earned 9/10 review scores, praised for their narrative depth, gameplay and technical polish.