The recent release of the pixel remasters of the first six Final Fantasy games on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch has left many Xbox players wondering why they’re missing out. It’s no secret that Square Enix has been avoiding releasing titles for Xbox, despite there not being any technical reason to do so.
Rumors have been swirling that the relationship between Microsoft and Square Enix has soured, and that something “functionally wrong” may be the cause for major titles skipping the Xbox platform.
Journalist Windows Central has reported on this rumor, and has also suggested that Microsoft may be to blame for the two companies’ current relationship issues.
It’s unclear why Square Enix has been avoiding releasing titles for Xbox, but there are some titles that have made their way to the platform, such as Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins and Octopath Traveler.
However, other big name titles such as Final Fantasy VII Remake have yet to appear on Xbox. It’s particularly strange since Final Fantasy VII Remake was first launched as a timed exclusive for PlayStation, but has since made its way to other platforms such as PC and eventually Xbox.
The recent release of the pixel remasters of the first six Final Fantasy games on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch has many Xbox players questioning why they’re missing out. With rumors of a souring relationship between Microsoft and Square Enix, it’s unclear why the developer has been avoiding releasing titles for Xbox.
Though some titles have made their way to the platform, such as Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins and Octopath Traveler, other big name titles such as Final Fantasy VII Remake have yet to appear on Xbox.
Ultimately, the cause of their relationship issues remains a mystery, but it’s clear that Xbox players are missing out on some great Square Enix titles. Hopefully, the two companies can work out their differences and Xbox players can get to experience the fantastic games that Square Enix has to offer.