FFXIV On Xbox1

[jameseoakes]

However, if I may play devil's advocate for a sec, I think Microsoft refuses to budge because they don't want to show any favoritism - something Sony is very clearly doing. Overwatch, Elder Scrolls Online, and every other online-only retail game requires Playstation Plus. Not FFXIV though. Functionally, it's no different than those other games, but it's getting a free pass for some reason. To be fair, Sony and Square Enix have a long and storied relationship, but let's be honest - SE is getting special treatment other developers would kill for.

I'm not saying Microsoft isn't still stubborn in some ways, because clearly they are, but like many things in life, it's not as simple as it seems upon first glance.

I think the one big difference between those games and 14 is that it was on the PS3 which didn't need playstation plus for online play and it was probably easier to keep the same arrangement in place.

That said I do broadly agree with you.

[Galaktica]

I think the one big difference between those games and 14 is that it was on the PS3 which didn't need playstation plus for online play and it was probably easier to keep the same arrangement in place.

That said I do broadly agree with you.

Oh, very good point, I actually forgot that was a thing.

also Galaktica those are all games that do NOT have a sub wall. Overwatch is pay to own and play. ESO has an option to sub its not mandatory. FFXIV has a mandatory sub.

Another very good point. That said, Sony doesn't get a cut of that sub so there's no reason why they have to waive the PS Plus requirements. Still, again, good point as that's something I hadn't considered.