FFXIV on Xbox

Yea I used a clickbate title to suck u in here, come at me brah lol

Enough joking aside, will 14 ever come to Xbox, I remember somewhere around SB time I heard mentions of them being in talks to bring FFXIV to Xbox.

Reason I ask is is it's getting harder and harder to find a PS5 and thing keeping me from switching to the new Xbox is FFXIV ain't on Xbox and this is my main game, I been playing it since ARR came out August 27th 2013.

I have a feeling that the problem is more on Sony's side than Microsoft's at this point.

But that is my speculation.

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Originally Posted by Hyperia

I have a feeling that the problem is more on Sony's side than Microsoft's at this point.

But that is my speculation.

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They have stated all the issues were resolved, they just don't have the time to work on the xbox version right now.


Now, whether or not its ever worth it for them to spend the time on is another question.

Sony is notorious for coercing and threatening developers to keep stuff exclusive to their system (ironic given the CoD thing going on right now) so I really wouldn't count on this game ever going to xbox.

Let's not start speculating random crap please... this is how misinformation begins to spread.

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Originally Posted by DiaDeem

Let's not start speculating random crap please... this is how misinformation begins to spread.

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Afterward I guess I'll still be hoping FFXIV comes to Xbox, a Lala can dream can't he.

Ff14 was announced for xbox several years ago. I think Jan 2020.

It was then quiet for a period and a couple of months ago, Phil Spencer was asked if it was still happening and he said yes.

But who knows when.

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Originally Posted by DiaDeem

Let's not start speculating random crap please... this is how misinformation begins to spread.

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There's an entire article about it on IGN. Its not speculation.

If I remember correctly, YoshiP WANTED to put FFXIV on Xbox.
The issue was apparently Microsoft wanting to do make you pay for the Sub AND Xbox Live Gold. While on PSN you dont need PS Plus to play, just the game, and manage your Sub.
This is "apparently" the Roadblock.

It’s a similar story to Fortnite; basically Epic Games refuses to pay fees/commissions to be on certain platforms (Fortnite has been taken out of the AppStore entirely). Also, as it is popular, a lot of systems make exceptions to play it at no additional cost (no Nintendo online/PlayStation plus required).

All that said, Xbox DOES require its extra service to play.

So, given all the options, would someone buy XBox over PS5 to play the game if it meant larger sub fee? And are there that many people with Xbox exclusively (no PC/PS5) that would be interested in doing FFXIV?

I don’t know, but I’m sure the devs have an idea of the numbers and consider if the dev work to port to Xbox is worth it. Thus far, the answer seems to be “not so much”, as they surely wouldn’t just ignore stacks of money waiting to be had.

Considering the XBox is all but dead in Japan, they might not have that much incentive to bother.

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Originally Posted by Ransu

There's an entire article about it on IGN. Its not speculation.

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Is there an IGN article that says... "Sony is preventing Square Enix from releasing Final Fantasy XIV on XBOX"? Because if it doesn't say that exactly then it is speculation. Now, if you could provide the source specifically about XIV being held like that, then I'll gladly concede. If not, then don't make stuff up.

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Originally Posted by Hyperia

I have a feeling that the problem is more on Sony's side than Microsoft's at this point.

But that is my speculation.

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Same. Sony probably paid SE to not release XIV on Xbox, just like they did with so many other devs and games.

Ok so... instead of speculations, how about this instead.

Seems the two weird Microsoft regulations for MMOs are still a thing.

So there you go.

Last thing mentioned by Devs was just before Ew release, they more or less had the green light but xbox development was completely haulted with post covid delays and devs focusing Ew release. So likely not happening anytime soon if at all anymore... they got FFXVI to push out and the next FFXIV expansion...

Just a +1 to Xbox not really being a thing in Japan. I can't remember the last time I even saw one on a shelf in an electronics store. Switch and PS4/5 have entire aisles...

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Originally Posted by kaynide

Just a +1 to Xbox not really being a thing in Japan. I can't remember the last time I even saw one on a shelf in an electronics store. Switch and PS4/5 have entire aisles...

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Yeah not only that but consoles in Japan are dying off pretty quick, even pc to a lesser degree, mobile reigns supreme in the east...

It's more likely they make a Switch version than an Xbox version since it's a much more popular system

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Originally Posted by Ransu

Sony is notorious for coercing and threatening developers to keep stuff exclusive to their system (ironic given the CoD thing going on right now) so I really wouldn't count on this game ever going to xbox.

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I would say at this point just leave Sony. That company has been a sinking ship for a while. Sony moving to California was just the canary dying in front of us, lol.

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Originally Posted by myahele

It's more likely they make a Switch version than an Xbox version since it's a much more popular system

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People already complain about PS4 support holding the game back, can you imagine the blowback from a Switch port?

it'll happen soon™

if it does come to pass, maybe 8.0. doubt it'll be 7.0 with the graphical update supposedly happening then

either way i'm kinda looking forward to it if it happens; i have a bunch of friends in US i've known for over 15years through Xbox, and some of them expressed interest in trying out XIV.

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Originally Posted by Zanarkand-Ronso

If I remember correctly, YoshiP WANTED to put FFXIV on Xbox.
The issue was apparently Microsoft wanting to do make you pay for the Sub AND Xbox Live Gold. While on PSN you dont need PS Plus to play, just the game, and manage your Sub.
This is "apparently" the Roadblock.

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That's no longer a thing, Spencer finally got past it and before EW released Yoshida said they have the green light, they just need time to actually work on the port and they were busy with EW's release first.

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Originally Posted by kaynide

Just a +1 to Xbox not really being a thing in Japan. I can't remember the last time I even saw one on a shelf in an electronics store. Switch and PS4/5 have entire aisles...

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That, and FF is still apparently a nonfactor among Xbox users, after XIII was neutered on the 360 and XV sold almost all of its copies on the PS4. At least with XIV they can just continue playing it on PC.

1. prob will only available on xbox series x|s, since xbox one is weaker compare to ps4 (probably a stupid reason, but whatever)
2. microsoft only want xbox players play with other xbox players (which is kinda against what phil spencer said about wanting more cross play feature in future games)

2013 article before ARR is out : https://www.vg247.com/final-fantasy-...es-says-square

Thank you for the joke, I needed it

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Originally Posted by Tlachtga

it'll happen soon™

if it does come to pass, maybe 8.0. doubt it'll be 7.0 with the graphical update supposedly happening then

either way i'm kinda looking forward to it if it happens; i have a bunch of friends in US i've known for over 15years through Xbox, and some of them expressed interest in trying out XIV.

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Same here, my best friend IRL is a hardcore achievement hunter on Xbox & I'd love to get him on FFXIV, more players is exciting news to me.

Also if it turns out I can't get a PS5 then I'd love to have the new Xbox as an option to play this game, still hoping during tax time I can get a PS5 though.

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Originally Posted by kevin_satron

1. prob will only available on xbox series x|s, since xbox one is weaker compare to ps4 (probably a stupid reason, but whatever)
2. microsoft only want xbox players play with other xbox players (which is kinda against what phil spencer said about wanting more cross play feature in future games)

2013 article before ARR is out : https://www.vg247.com/final-fantasy-...es-says-square

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Microsoft only wanting it for Xbox players is no longer a thing and they're fine with mixed platforms.