Regarding this windows central article

[Graylyn]

Do you have the source for this? I never heard that

It was an interview with IGN or GameSpot with Square and Xbox reps during XO2019 we were told all FF titles were being added and 14 later in the year of 2020(pre covid)

[BunniEclair]

I’m a little surprised to see this given that apparently Xbox rewrote a lot of internal policies specifically for this game. I know that Xbox was making a lot of unusual demands in the beginning (chat, their own servers, the paywall) but it seems that even if those issues are solved now they just don’t have the manpower to expand to another platform right now.

At the end of the day I’m sure this was a hard decision for Yoship to make, but I’m glad he’s looking out for the team and fans alike. Square might have the money, but the FFXIV doesn’t have the manpower or time, it seems. Also I imagine trying to do this in time for the expansion with most of the staff being WFH due to Covid would probably be a nightmare. The game would suffer for it.

It’s not ideal, but I don’t think this is an excuse as much as a valid reason. Sorry though, OP. That sucks.

[Valkyrie_Lenneth]

It was an interview with IGN or GameSpot with Square and Xbox reps during XO2019 we were told all FF titles were being added and 14 later in the year of 2020(pre covid)

I remember only that xiv was in talks, with no real ground made. You'd have to link an article, because otherwise I think you read too much into it. Otherwise it would be common knowledge.

[PMSJordan]

Plz no more console for xiv

Why would you want to Gatekeep more people having access to the game? These new consoles are powerful and have the ability if the game supports it to use M&K. Plus it would help grow and expand our community.

[Graylyn]

I’m a little surprised to see this given that apparently Xbox rewrote a lot of internal policies specifically for this game. I know that Xbox was making a lot of unusual demands in the beginning (chat, their own servers, the paywall) but it seems that even if those issues are solved now they just don’t have the manpower to expand to another platform right now.

At the end of the day I’m sure this was a hard decision for Yoship to make, but I’m glad he’s looking out for the team and fans alike. Square might have the money, but the FFXIV doesn’t have the manpower or time, it seems. Also I imagine trying to do this in time for the expansion with most of the staff being WFH due to Covid would probably be a nightmare. The game would suffer for it.

It’s not ideal, but I don’t think this is an excuse as much as a valid reason. Sorry though, OP. That sucks.

Not wanting to step on your sympathies because I appreciate it. But I am a fan, so to me it dosnt feel like they are looking out for fans. Like I said I'm very frustrated that Xbox fans are being treated like second class citizens. So it feels very disheartening.

But thanks for the sentiment.

[Graylyn]

I remember only that xiv was in talks, with no real ground made. You'd have to link an article, because otherwise I think you read too much into it. Otherwise it would be common knowledge.

Unfortunately I would have to dig deep to find the articles. Aside from just looking up the XO2019 interview. And I just don't have the time to do that digging right now.

[Valkyrie_Lenneth]

Unfortunately I would have to dig deep to find the articles. Aside from just looking up the XO2019 interview. And I just don't have the time to do that digging right now.

https://gamingbolt.com/final-fantasy...me-on-xbox/amp

From July last year. Still nothing promising it coming to Xbox.

https://gamingbolt.com/final-fantasy...e-phil-spencer

The article you mentioned, was Phil saying it, with no date or basis.

[Graylyn]

https://gamingbolt.com/final-fantasy...me-on-xbox/amp

From July last year. Still nothing promising it coming to Xbox.

https://gamingbolt.com/final-fantasy...e-phil-spencer

The article you mentioned, was Phil saying it, with no date or basis.

Thanks for doing the digging. Since Phil is the head of Xbox his word carries a lot of weight. And we know that they were being pretty accommodating with policies in regards to the porting process.

[Valkyrie_Lenneth]

Thanks for doing the digging. Since Phil is the head of Xbox his word carries a lot of weight. And we know that they were being pretty accommodating with policies in regards to the porting process.

Yet, he is not square. He is not yoship. And he has only ever said "in talks" and "we'd like to". Never "it is coming" and certainly not "late 2020"


You assumed something based on a thing Phil said. That's on you.


And it just took 5 seconds to "dig" "ffxiv Xbox late 2020".

Google is an amazing tool.

[White_Wolf_X]

Thanks for doing the digging. Since Phil is the head of Xbox his word carries a lot of weight. And we know that they were being pretty accommodating with policies in regards to the porting process.

Eh, not really.

Unless it comes from SE ( Yoshida or the CEO ) them self, it don't carry much weight at all.