Final Fantasy XVI is close to making its debut on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but its release on Nintendo Switch 2 remains uncertain.
Speaking on the ResetERA forums, NateDrake, a.k.a. NatheTheHate, who proved to be a very reliable source in the past, recently revealing precisely when the Nintendo Switch 2 would get officially unveiled last month, said that, barring any late changes, Final Fantasy XVI will soon be announced for Xbox consoles, and will be released around the mid-first half of the year, so around Spring. Final Fantasy VII Remake will also be released on Xbox consoles later this year, and Rebirth next year. The Xbox release of all three games will be announced at the same time for maximum impact, according to the insider.
While Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S owners will soon be able to finally experience Final Fantasy XVI, Nintendo Switch 2 owners, on the other hand, may never get the chance. According to NateDrake, the game is not planned for the next Nintendo console at this time, as Square Enix decided to prioritize Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth for the console. Considering how the game has trouble running with decent performance on PlayStation 5 and even on certain PC configurations, it wouldn’t be surprising if not getting the game out on much weaker hardware was due to technical reasons.
Of the three Final Fantasy games mentioned above, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the latest. Launched last year on PlayStation 5 and last month on PC, it is among the best entries in the entire franchise to date, and a massive step forward from Remake, as Kai highlighted in his review.
Final Fantasy XVI To Launch on Xbox Series X|S This Spring; Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth Are Being Prioritized for Nintendo Switch 2
