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Final Fantasy XVI Producer Teases Xbox Port

We recently interviewed Final Fantasy XVI staff at PAX East 2024, namely producer Naoki Yoshida and DLC director Takeo Kujiraoka, where the idea of an Xbox port was indirectly teased.

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So, is it tough for you and the team to say goodbye to all these characters in this DLC?

It’s not over in the sense that we have the PC version. Once the PC version is released, we’re thinking about hopefully moving to other platforms as well. However, that’s not really talking about the story; it’s more about moving it onto different platforms. So, there is a sense that while the project is still going, there is not that sense of being sad and having to leave them yet. But I’m pretty sure that once everything is released and we’ve moved on to the next project, that would be the time where it kind of hits us that, “Oh, it’s really it’s over?”

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

We recently interviewed Final Fantasy XVI staff at PAX East 2024, namely producer Naoki Yoshida and DLC director Takeo Kujiraoka, discussing the upcoming The Rising Tide DLC while reflecting on the development process of Final Fantasy XVI as a whole.

Interestingly, in response to our question about how the team will feel saying goodbye to the cast after The Rising Tide DLC is released, Yoshida said that they are thinking about moving to other platforms after the PC port. Of course, the natural assumption is that he’s referring to porting Final Fantasy XVI to Xbox.

It’s worth noting that Yoshida did not elaborate on this point further, and based on his wording, this plan may not be set in stone yet, so it’s best to temper expectations.

You can view the quoted exchange below:

So, is it tough for you and the team to say goodbye to all these characters in this DLC?
It’s not over in the sense that we have the PC version. Once the PC version is released, we’re thinking about hopefully moving to other platforms as well. However, that’s not really talking about the story; it’s more about moving it onto different platforms. So, there is a sense that while the project is still going, there is not that sense of being sad and having to leave them yet. But I’m pretty sure that once everything is released and we’ve moved on to the next project, that would be the time where it kind of hits us that, “Oh, it’s really it’s over?”

Final Fantasy XVI Producer Teases Xbox Port

We recently interviewed Final Fantasy XVI staff at PAX East 2024, namely producer Naoki Yoshida and DLC director Takeo Kujiraoka, where the idea of an Xbox port was indirectly teased.

noisypixel.net

 

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Final Fantasy XVI Producer Teases “Other Platforms” After PC Port

https://noisypixel.net/final-fantasy-xvi-producer-teases-xbox-port/ So, is it tough for you and the team to say goodbye to all these characters in this DLC? It’s not over in the sense that we have the PC version. Once the PC version is released, we’re thinking about hopefully moving to other...

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[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Adamsapple beat you fair and square lol

 

[Interfectum]

Switch 2 should be out by the time they are ready to port elsewhere.

 

[analog_future]

Can't wait to play this on Stadia

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Final Fantasy XVI Producer Teases “Other Platforms” After PC Port

https://noisypixel.net/final-fantasy-xvi-producer-teases-xbox-port/ So, is it tough for you and the team to say goodbye to all these characters in this DLC? It’s not over in the sense that we have the PC version. Once the PC version is released, we’re thinking about hopefully moving to other...

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[LordCBH]

Sounds like they’re planning a Switch 2 version!

Dope! Love this game!

 

[Belthazar]

Most likely a Switch 2 port.

 

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Switch 2

Switch 2

What's that?

 

[Fabieter]

Can't wait for the iPhone 16 port

 

[Interfectum]

What's that?

A viable future platform to sell Final Fantasy games on.

 

[@gkTH]

I see the Playstation 5 Pro.

 

[RedC]

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Sounds like Xbox to me. It wouldn't require a lot of effort to port at least to Series X after they bring it to PC. A Switch 2 port would be easier than Switch by far, but still a good deal more effort than a Series X or maybe even Series S version, though it's probably going to happen eventually.

I see the Playstation 5 Pro.

I don't see the Pro as it's own platform, but an extension of the current PS5. Because that's what it literally is.

So specifying "other platforms" to me suggests non-Sony and non-PC systems. And I mean, Series X (& maybe S) would be the easiest port after PC, logically speaking.

XVI will very likely get a performance update for the PS5 Pro but I think Yoshida's suggestion of "other platforms" here means non-Sony & non-PC.

 

[Brigandier]

Honestly more platforms the better, There's no need for FF games to be perma console exclusive.

 

[IFireflyl]

Adamsapple beat you fair and square lol

Or was it one of Phil's balls...?

 

[Hudo]

Atari ST version confirmed, then. Take that Amiga users!

I do doubt whether it will be as good as Dungeon Master, tho.

 

[Sushi_Combo]

He's probably hinting at an iOS/ Mac M3 release.

 

[tommycronin]

Now we can have even more people complaining about the game

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

I could see this coming to Xbox and possibly Switch 2, but it would require a lot of optimisation to get it running on the latter in a respectable state.

 

[FoxMcChief]

PS5 and PC are fine. No need to stink up other platforms game libraries.

 

[Dazraell]

Then he trolls the green team and releases this on Switch 2 lol

 

[solidus12]

Switch 2 most likely.

 

[cireza]

They better improve the game if that's the case.

 

[IlGialloMondadori]

Now all platforms can wallow in the stench of FFXVI.

The sheer excitement and high quality writing involving challenging topics such as gathering nuts and garlic.

 

[March Climber]

Is no one even allowed to say ‘next Nintendo system’?

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

My money is on SEGAs new console, after MS quit the industry. Will happen on a wednesday. Mark your calendars.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

Honestly more platforms the better, There's no need for FF games to be perma console exclusive.

There’s no need for any 3rd party games to be exclusive unless Sony pays them enough.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Not xvi....

But the others, cool.