Square Enix noted Final Fantasy Fan Fest 2023 where news was promised for “Final Fantasy XIV” with a new expansion. It was a surprise when they performed on stage Phil Spencerleader of the Xbox, which means great news for Microsoft fans.
The company confirmed it “Final Fantasy XIV” is finally coming to Xboxconsidering that since its launch in 2013 for the PlayStation 3, it has always been exclusive to Sony consoles, aside from having a PC version with cross-play.
Among the first confirmed details is that it will be a version for Xbox Series X|S which will take advantage of consoles for faster loading. In the case of the Xbox Series X, it will be compatible with 4K graphics.
The beta will begin in spring 2024 and is scheduled to be released with patch 6.5. An important detail is that there will be no physical version of the title, it will only be available for purchase digitally from the Microsoft Store.
When the 6.5 patch beta hits, all indications are that the Xbox version will be ready to play the new “Dawntrail” expansion, which is scheduled for release in the summer of 2024.
This may sound like something new, but let’s not forget that the relationship between Microsoft and Square Enix grew in early 2019, when it was confirmed that they will have six “Final Fantasy” games on Xbox Game Pass, with the promise of more titles in the future .
