Tag: Square Enix
News Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About December Xbox Release Octopath Traveler 0
It's sounding pretty darn good!
The release schedule often dies down when it comes to big launches in the month of December, but 2025 has a few tricks still up its sleeve, including Square Enix's Octopath Traveler 0 - and the early reviews are starting to trickle in for this new JRPG. So, we're going to round some of them up below to give you a...
News Square Enix Is Cutting Down Its Western Workforce, Focusing On Japanese Development
More layoffs afoot
New financials from publisher Square Enix, alongside reported information from outlet IGN, show that the Final Fantasy maker is shrinking down its Western workforce to further focus on Japanese development. Those financial reports include a note that says "review and optimization of overseas studio development or
News Square Enix Drops Free Octopath Traveler 0 Demo Ahead Of December Xbox Launch
And your progress carries over!
As part of yesterday's Sony State of Play event, Square Enix announced a free demo for its upcoming RPG Octopath Traveler 0 - and the demo is now live on Xbox Series X|S! Octopath Traveler
News Square Enix Teases Roadmap For Next Few Years, With 'Several Large-Scale Releases' Planned
Multi-platform approach remains a key focus
The folks over at Square Enix have put out a progress report today on the "medium-term business plan" for the company, and it includes a small tease of what's planned for the future in terms of a roadmap. One slide mentions how Square Enix is in the midst of a three-year "rebooting" plan, with notable...
News Square Enix Confirms That Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth & Part 3 Are Coming To Xbox
No more timed exclusivity!
Earlier on, we got a proper release date for the Xbox version of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, but that's not all from Square Enix. Shortly after this news aired during today's Nintendo Direct, the company confirmed that the whole trilogy is coming to Xbox - that means FF7 Rebirth is on the way a
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Finally Heads To Xbox In January 2026
We have a date!!
As part of today's bumper Nintendo Direct livestream, Square Enix has finally revealed the release date for Final Fantasy 7 Remake outside of PlayStation and PC platforms. Yep, part one of FF7 Remake hits Xbox Series X|S (and Switch 2) on January 22nd, 2026 - more than five years after its original PS4 release. The last we heard,
Rumour Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is Still Due For Xbox Series X|S In 2026
With FF7 Remake coming later this year
Right at the start of the year, we heard rumours about a batch of recent Final Fantasy titles coming to Xbox including FF7 Remake and FF16 - and so far, those rumours have mostly come true. So, when original source NateTheHate again talks about this topic, we listen - and it sounds like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth...
News Square Enix Reveals Xbox Tech Specs For 2025 RPG Octopath Traveler 0
Up to 120FPS on Xbox!
During Nintendo's July 2025 Direct livestream, Square Enix revealed two new RPGs also coming to Xbox including Octopath Traveler 0, and now the team has revealed exactly how the game will perform on Series X and S consoles ahead of its December launch. On Xbox Series X, Octopath Traveler 0 will run at "up to 4K" resolution and...
News Square Enix's Triangle Strategy Is Shadow Dropping Today On Xbox
It's no longer just a Switch console exclusive!
Xbox kicked off its "Day One" broadcast at Gamescom 2025 with the announcement at that Square Enix's Triangle Strategy is launching today on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! Yes, this former Nintendo Switch console exclusive is finally making its way over to Microsoft's consoles, and it's available...
News Square Enix Announces Two Brand-New RPGs For Xbox Series X|S
Including a new Octopath Traveler!
Nintendo finished off their July 2025 Direct today with the announcement of two brand-new RPGs from Square Enix, and they've both since been confirmed to be coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as well! The first was a true surprise - a game called "The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales" that's being...
News According To Sales Estimates, Final Fantasy 16 Had A Rough First Week On Xbox
Square Enix won't be pleased
It's been just over a week since Final Fantasy 16 debuted on Xbox as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, and considering it's a mainline title in the series, you might assume it's sold pretty well on the platform so far. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case. Social media user Lakrix, who's part of the team...
Opinion I've Never Liked JRPGs, But Xbox's New FF16 Demo Has Me Hooked
I feel like a changed man
Look, I'll admit it, I've always been a bit of a JRPG snob. That attitude doesn't come from the quality of these sorts of games, not at all, more my own reluctance to try something totally new and completely foreign for a guy that grew up playing very westernised video games. This week though, I decided to download the...
News Square Enix Unveils 'Possibly' The Largest Xbox Series X Ever Made
Random, but OK then!
Yesterday, as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Square Enix announced that not only was Final Fantasy 7 Remake Integrade coming to Xbox later this year, but Final Fantasy 16 was shadow dropping on Xbox immediately. To celebrate that fact, the company has unveiled what might be the largest Xbox Series X ever made. Why?
News Square Enix's Next Dragon Quest Remake Heads To Xbox Series X|S This October
Well, two remakes actually!
Last year, on what's now known as 'Dragon Quest Day' (May 27th), Square Enix announced Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake for Xbox Series X|S - and this year, the team has revealed an October release date for its next remake in the legendary JRPG series. That's right, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is coming to Xbox Series...
News Square Enix Shares A Bunch Of New Kingdom Hearts 4 Screenshots
And provides an update on development
If you’re looking forward to the next Kingdom Hearts game and have been waiting on a project update, you’re in luck. Square Enix’s development team behind Kingdom Hearts 4 has today provided a new update mentioning how they’re currently hard at work on the new title and want it to be a game that lives...
News Square Enix Doubles Down On Plans To Release More Xbox Games
Come on then, it's Final Fantasy time
It was this time last year that Square Enix announced an "aggressive" new multi-platform strategy that would see more games being released on more platforms (including Xbox), and the company has doubled down on this again today. In the latest Square Enix financial report, there's once again a reference to this...
News Square Enix Seemingly Suffered 'Large Losses' With Life Is Strange: Double Exposure
Double trouble
Late last year, the Life is Strange series made its big return with Deck Nine's sequel Double Exposure - but it sounds like the Xbox Series X|S title hasn't done particularly well for publisher Square Enix so far. Japanese analyst Hideki Yasuda has shared a bunch of updates from some of the region's biggest game publishers in the...
News Final Fantasy Creator 'Deeply Moved' To Release His New RPG On Xbox
It's getting great feedback as well!
Hironobu Sakaguchi is an absolute legend of the industry, with his credits including the Final Fantasy franchise along with the Xbox exclusives Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey, and he's finally returned to Xbox with his la
Review Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake (Xbox) - Square Enix's Beloved Classic Gets A Makeover
Square Enix's HD-2D boom continues
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is a full remake of "one of the greatest RPGs of all time" according to Square Enix. Originally released as
News Final Fantasy 16 Team Tells Xbox Players To Not Give Up Their 'Hopes'
"We do want to release it on Xbox"
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster arrived on Xbox last week and it looks like the latest entry in Square Enix's long-running RPG series could also make its way across to Microsoft's consoles in the future. Following Final Fantasy XVI game director Hiroshi Takai mentioning how he would like to see the new game on Xbox,...
News Square Enix Is Bringing Eight Games To Xbox Today (September 26)
Including two Game Pass titles!!
Wow! Microsoft wasn't kidding when it said it wanted to deepen its relationship with Square Enix - the Japanese game maker has just shadow dropped eight titles on Xbox today, following Team Green's Tokyo Game Show livestream. Okay, yes, six of these are Final Fantasy titles that make up the com
News Surprise! Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Is Available Today On Xbox
Six games in one package
Update: It's official! The Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are available right now on the Xbox Store. You can either get them in a bundle or separately, and the best bit is that everything is discounted by 20% for the next week, meaning you can pick up some of the games from as cheap as £7.59 / $9.59 until early October...
Rumour 'Whole Slate' Of Modern Final Fantasy Games Expected To Release On Xbox
But how long will that take?
Back in late August, Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida insisted the future was bright for Square Enix games on Xbox, and once again we've been hearing positive rumours about the FF series in recent days. Windows Central's Jez Corden appeared on a recent episode of the Xbox Two podcast where he...
News Final Fantasy Dev Insists The Future Is Bright For Square Enix Games On Xbox
"There will be more of our titles released on Xbox"
It's no secret that Square Enix has restricted a fair few games away from Xbox in recent years, including the big mainline Final Fantasy releases, but it sounds like the company is very keen to make sure that changes going forward. In a new interview with Eurogamer this week, Final Fantasy 14...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think About Visions Of Mana From Square Enix
Early reviews are going live!
After making a surprise appearance at Xbox Developer Direct earlier this year, Square Enix's Visions of Mana is out later this week - which means early reviews are beginning to drop for this upcoming RPG. Initial impressions for the game seem pretty solid, if a little mixed, so here's what the critics are saying about...
News Square Enix's Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Returns This October, But Still Not For Xbox
The Pixel Remasters remain locked to other platforms
We've obviously had issues with getting new Final Fantasy games on Xbox over the past few years, and that includes the collection of Pixel Remasters for the first six titles, which have released on pretty much everything except Xbox. This situation reared its head once again yesterday, as Square...
News Square Enix's Visions Of Mana Gets August Release Date For Xbox Series X|S
"Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure"
Square Enix gave us an in-depth look at Visions of Mana as part of the Xbox Developer Direct earlier this year, and it's finally got a release date! The game will launch for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on August 29, 2024. If you haven't heard of it, the game is a single-player action-RPG that...
News Two Square Enix RPG Get A Surprise Release On Xbox Game Pass
Octopath Traveler II is finally out on Xbox Series X|S
Following some rumours earlier this week, Octopath Traveler II has now shadow dropped on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Game Pass. You can buy the game from Microsoft's store for $59.99 USD (or your regional equivalent) or download it right away with your Game Pass subscription. Alongside this,...
Rumour Octopath Traveler 2 Could Launch On Xbox Game Pass This Month
Xbox also preparing "shadow drop " and portable news, it's claimed
Following an Octopath Traveler 2 Xbox Game Pass listing being labelled an "error", a new rumour claims Square Enix's RPG will be arriving very soon on Microsoft's subscription service. This information comes from eXputer, which has been informed by "sources who wish to remain...
News Dragon Quest Creator Provides Brief Update On The Next Major Entry
The Flames of Fate was announced in 2021
As part of this year's Dragon Quest Day celebrations, Square Enix has shared an update on its next major entry Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate. After some concerns were raised about the status of this project, it seems progress is still moving along - with the series creator Yuji Horii providing a brief...
News Square Enix Announces New Dragon Quest Remake For Xbox Series X|S
"The legacy begins."
Let's kick this Monday off with a bang! Square Enix has subtly announced that a new Dragon Quest game is coming to Xbox Series X|S, and it carries the "HD-2D" banner that was previously fitted to the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. That game had never been confirmed for Xbox before today, so it's great to see Square Enix...
News Square Enix To Include Xbox As Part Of 'Aggressive' New Multiplatform Strategy
"An environment where more customers can enjoy our titles"
This is a nice, positive way to kick off a Monday! Square Enix has announced today that the company has entered into a new multiplatform strategy that will aim to "build an environment where more customers can enjoy our titles". The company says this "aggressive" new strategy will include...
News Final Fantasy 14's Full Xbox Release Date Announced By Square Enix
"A Life-changing Story Awaits"
As part of today's Xbox Partner Preview event, Square Enix has announced the full release date for Final Fantasy 14 Online. Currently in beta on Xbox, the full FF14 release comes to the platform on March 21st, 2024. Up above we have a new trailer for the full launch - a trailer which also reveals that
News 'Visions Of Mana' Isn't Launching On Xbox Game Pass Despite Dev Direct Appearance
"This was an error"
On the back of Xbox Developer Direct there were rumours that Visions of Mana might be coming to Xbox Game Pass - fuelled by some vague wording on the Xbox website. Well, the team has now come out and confirmed that the Square Enix RPG is not launch
News 'People Can Fly' Reportedly Cuts 30 Devs From Unannounced Square Enix Project
The same team has a new triple-A collab with Microsoft
People Can Fly, the Polish developer associated with titles like Outriders and Gears of War: Judgement, has reportedly axed 30 developers who were working on a new "unannounced" Square Enix title, codenamed Project Gemini. The company's developer director told Kotaku it was a result of "budget...
News Square Enix Makes Surprise Appearance At Xbox Developer Direct 2024
Showing off the upcoming 'Visions of Mana'
Of all the companies we thought might show up at the Xbox Developer Direct 2024, Square Enix wasn't one of them! Nevertheless, that's exactly what happened, and we got a closer look at the upcoming Visions of Mana in the process. In typical "Developer Direct" style, the team behind this new action RPG...
Rumour Xbox In 'Discussions' With Square Enix Over Final Fantasy 7 Remake
The game launched on PS4 in 2020
It's been that long since Final Fantasy 7 Remake launched on PS4 that we'd almost given up hope on an Xbox release, but a new comment from Windows Central's Jez Corden has left us hopeful about the prospect once again. Speaking on a recent episode of The Xbox Two podcast, Corden had the following to say about it:...
News Xbox Reiterates It Will Have Stronger Relations With Square Enix Going Forward
Final Fantasy 14 Online arrives on Xbox "Spring 2024"
Square Enix and Xbox's partnership appears to be blossoming once again following the announcement earlier this year that Final Fantasy 14 Online would be coming to the green machine in Spring 2024. At the time, Phil Spencer mentioned how Microsoft and Xbox would be "partnering closely" with...
News Square Enix Confirms Early 2024 Launch For Final Fantasy 14 Beta On Xbox
"Mark your calendars Xbox fans!"
Ever since Phil Spencer & co. worked towards a much closer partnership with Japanese developer Square Enix, Xbox fans have been eagerly awaiting news on Final Fantasy 14 and its rollout on Xbox Series X and S. Well, Square Enix has narrowed down a release window for the MMORPG's upcoming open beta - ahead of the...
News New Rumour Hints At Exciting Future For Square Enix Games On Xbox
"It actually could be just full blown everything"
It's been a few months now since Square Enix announced plans to "partner closely" with Xbox in the future, but we haven't really heard much about these plans aside from next year's arrivals of Final Fantasy 14 and Octopath Traveler 2. Speaking on the
News Xbox Game Pass Listing For Octopath Traveler 2 Was An 'Error'
"We’ve removed the mention"
Update: And that's the end of that! Microsoft has removed the mention of Octopath Traveler 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2024, explaining that it was added in error. Here's the statement: "Editor’s Note: We’ve removed the mention of Octopath Traveler II coming to Xbox Game Pass which was included in error...
News Final Warning! Marvel's Avengers Is Being Delisted On Xbox This Week
Update: It's now back to full price
Update (Wed 27th Sep, 2023): Sadly, the excellent 90% discount for Marvel's Avengers now seems to have suddenly ended, with the game going back up to its standard price of $39.99 / £44.99 on the Xbox Store. Original story (Mon 25th Sep, 2023): This week marks the end of an era for Marvel's Avengers, which will...
News Octopath Traveler 2 Is Officially Coming To Xbox In Early 2024
Green travel
There was a lot of attention on Xbox missing out when Octopath Traveler II arrived on pretty much every other platform earlier this year, but team green supporters can now rejoice! Square Enix's well-received sequel is officially coming to Xbox next year. Yep, this pair of Square JRPGs have gotten lots of praise in recent months and...
News Square Enix Gives Hope To Xbox Fans With Short 'FF7 Rebirth' Exclusivity Window
Is it FINALLY almost time for FF7 on Xbox?
Alright, so we know we've been talking about Final Fantasy 7 Remake for years now without any sign of it arriving on Xbox, but perhaps this time things will be different?! Yesterday, as part of the PlayStation State of Play event for September 2023, it was revealed that
News Square Enix CEO Thanks Phil Spencer For Making Final Fantasy 14 On Xbox A 'Reality'
It "wouldn't have been possible" without Xbox's boss
At the Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest earlier, it was announced Square Enix's popular MMO would finally be making its way across to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in Spring 2024. Phil Spencer had a lot of prais
News Xbox & Square Enix Announce Plans To 'Partner Closely' On Future Games
"Whenever possible, we are planning to bring our games to Xbox"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer made a surprise appearance as part of today's Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2023 event in Las Vegas, where it was announced that Final Fantasy 14 would be coming to Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2024. Following this, Spencer and Square Enix CEO Takashi Kiryu...
News Square Enix Is Bringing Final Fantasy 14 Online To Xbox In Spring 2024
"After much anticipation, it’s finally confirmed"
It's been announced today that the long-awaited Final Fantasy 14 Online Xbox version is finally going to become a reality! The game will officially arrive for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point in Spring 2024. As revealed at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest, FFXIV on Xbox will feature...
News Xbox Was Thinking About Acquiring Square Enix Back In 2019
The company said it would "provide valuable content assets"
Earlier this week, we learned of a long list of companies that Xbox had considered acquiring a couple of years ago including SEGA and Bungie, and now we know of another one - Square Enix! Documents from 2019 (revealed as part of the Activision Blizzard FTC hearing) mention that an...
News Xbox Boss Praises Japanese Relationships, But Admits Square Enix Needs More Work
"Gotta get on a plane again"
It's been well-documented that Xbox and Square Enix's relationship seems to have broken down over the past few months, with just one game from the Japanese company having been announced for Xbox consoles in 2023 so far. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer acknowledged this as part of a Giant Bomb interview following the Xbox...
News Stop The Presses, Square Enix Just Announced A New Game For Xbox
The first SE Xbox release in 2023!
Xbox fans have been forced to wait almost half a year for any kind of Square Enix news, but now we finally have confirmation that at least one game from the publisher will release on Microsoft's platform in 2023. Phew! That game is Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai, which was announced a few hours...
