Square Enix confirms that 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' will not be confined to a single console, potentially hinting at a future release on the Xbox platform.
The much-anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake series is expanding its horizons, making its way to Xbox platforms. Following the confirmation of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Xbox, Square Enix has announced that the upcoming instalment, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, will also be available on Microsoft’s platform [1][2].
Square Enix's leadership has signalled a shift away from PlayStation exclusives, aiming to release future Final Fantasy titles on multiple platforms, including Xbox [2]. This move suggests that players can expect future mainline and Remake titles to launch on both Xbox and PlayStation.
Currently, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is available on PlayStation 5. The development team is working diligently to ensure the final game delivers a fitting finale. Director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Naoki Hamaguchi, has expressed a desire to bring the series to as many players as possible, including Xbox gamers [1].
The PC system requirements for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have been published, and the game is expected to release on Windows PC on January 23, 2025 [1]. Additionally, the upcoming PC release can be found on CDKeys (Steam).
Square Enix has been steadily increasing its presence on Xbox, with the release of Final Fantasy XIV, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection, several titles from the Mana series, and the Dragon Quest HD-2D Remake [2]. Director of Final Fantasy XIV, Naoki Yoshida, has expressed a desire to bring Final Fantasy XVI to Xbox as well [2].
In a recent interview, Hamaguchi stated that both FFVII Remake and Rebirth will come to more players in 2025, possibly referring to the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S [1]. The story of Cloud and Sephirot continues in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, featuring party members like Tifa and Barret.
Yoshinori Kitase, director of the original PlayStation One version of Final Fantasy and producer of the Final Fantasy franchise, mentioned that with the modernity of gaming, Square Enix needs to offer the game to as many players as possible, implying a potential Xbox port of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [1]. He also stated that the sales of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth have been "satisfactory and safe" [1].
The Final Fantasy VII Remake series will continue to be made available for more gamers to play in 2025, with the final game in the series currently being developed [2]. On December 26, 2024, IGN Brasil interviewed Hamaguchi and Kitase, providing more insights into the development and future plans for the series.
Sources: [1] IGN (2024). Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Coming to Xbox, Says Director. [online] Available at: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-coming-to-xbox-says-director
[2] GamesRadar+ (2024). Final Fantasy VII Remake Series Heads to Xbox, Square Enix Announces. [online] Available at: https://www.gamesradar.com/final-fantasy-7-remake-series-heads-to-xbox-square-enix-announces/
[3] GameSpot (2024). Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC System Requirements Revealed. [online] Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-pc-system-requirements-revealed/1100-6500802/
- The upcoming instalment, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, will not only be available on PlayStation 5 but also on Xbox platforms.
- Square Enix's leadership has signalled a shift away from PlayStation exclusives, aiming to release future Final Fantasy titles on multiple platforms, including Xbox.
- The PC system requirements for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have been published, and the game is expected to release on Windows PC on January 23, 2025, making it accessible to PC and Xbox users.
- Square Enix has been steadily increasing its presence on Xbox, with several Final Fantasy titles like Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection, and the Dragon Quest HD-2D Remake now available on the platform.
- Director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Naoki Hamaguchi, has expressed a desire to bring the series to as many players as possible, indicating a potential Xbox release of the game.
