Xbox One Version of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Might Have Just Been Teased by Square Enix

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is only on PC, PS3 and PS4 at the moment, but there are many who would like to be able to play the game on Xbox One as well.

While nothing has been officially announced, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida might have just teased an upcoming Xbox One port of the game during the latest Letter from the Producer Live broadcast aired from the Tokaigi Japan Game Party 2015 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, near Tokyo.

[Jubez187]

Wont even matter if they don't get to play with anybody else. Don't even think that there would be enough xbone players to play by themselves though. Also don't think the system would run it very well at all.

[gamerfan0909]

Sony fanboy logic and reasoning.

[Volkama]

Most of it was OK. There probably wouldn't be a huge community on the Xbox One version if they isolate off the servers.

Saying it wouldn't run is a bit silly though, as the game is available on the PS3 and very evidently designed around that system.

[mikeslemonade]

Gamerfan^ that logic is better than yours.

Jubez is right that there won't be many X1 gamers. It's half the install base and Final Fantasy is a PlayStation centric game. This is a MMO not some COD game where you only need 12 people for a match.

The system will run it well though so Jubez is wrong on that account. 1080p 30 frames for sure.

[Kal0psia]

^

Not unless it's crossplay along with PC, which as confirmed today it might not only be FFXIV, might even be DC universe.

[GameNameFame]

@Mike

Depends on how you classify "1080P"

Now all the x1 version with downgraded resolution is 1400 x 1080P, so it still has number 1080 in it...

All the new games are still having resolution issue.

So 1080P 30fps is unlikely. even if this rumor is confirmed.

[NeoGamer232]

@mikeslemonade
FF XIV Realm Reborn is also on PS3. I am sure if the PS3 can do it, the X1 would have no problem.

@GameNameFame
Only Sony fanboys care about that kind of resolution difference now. 80% of the planet cannot tell the difference between a PS4 and a Xbox One multi-platform game now.

[LAWSON72]

All I need is me and my friends (all on Xbone) lol

[Abriael]

They'd be able to play at the very least with other PC players. And the game runs on PS3, FFS...

[MasterCornholio]

I'm not sure how that will work since PS4 players can play with PC players.

I believe that Microsoft may have made an exception for this game.

[Nitrowolf2]

If they can play with pc, then surely ps4, cause how would that work with a pc gamer trying to play with a ps4 and xbox player?

Unless that's not allowed, which is lame

[jebabcock]

Yeah, if X1 and PS4 users are on the same servers playing the same game... That would be monumental indeed... It has never happened before. That would be totally awesome if true...

[Volkama]

@Jebabcock FFXI had PS3, 360, and PC players all holding hands. But Final Fantasy (and World of Warcraft) were massive powers in the gaming landscape at the time, so Square were in a better position to negotiate.

Microsoft don't really have anything to gain from keeping them separate. They may have the likes of Zenimax Online knocking on their door with some vigor if they do make an exception though.

[Edward75]

On ff11 you could play with Sony players.
FF14 will allow the same if it comes out on x1.

It was made on 360, ps2, and PC knowing that it would be handled by SE after going through live. (FF11 that is)

No reason for it to not be the same.

[Jubez187]

Yes it runs on PS3 but we're trying to get RID of PS3 support. We don't need another shitty system holding it back. If it can play with everyone thought I'm down though.

[Immorals]

I hope you like the taste of your words, because you'll be eating them when this game comes to xb1 with cross platform play with pc.

[Caffo01]

if it has online play with pc, MS has to allow online with ps4/ps3 too because pc and ps4/ps3 players can all play together.

[Dudebro90]

Epic troll failed.

[MasterCornholio]

Well square did say that they wouldn't do this unless Microsoft accepts crossplatform play.

I believe that Microsoft may have made an exception for this game. Really good MMO in my opinion.

[Immorals]

I'm guessing it's part of the windows 10 push (cross platform play is coming to fable legends, after all!)

[Moldiver]

@Jubez187

Its like I always say..... Its always the guys with the fruity looking anime avatars, that always say the dumbest shit.

[Concertoine]

Yeah, what a bunch of losers!

Heh... heh... *clears throat*

[Kaz_Spencer]

If that piece of technological failure--the PS3--can run it, the One will do just fine. FFXIV isn't exactly hard to run in the first place. Hopefully they use MS servers so there won't be any down-time.

[MasterCornholio]

"Hopefully they use MS servers so there won't be any down-time."

OK two problems with that comment.

1. Microsofts servers are not invincible.

2. Square is using their servers for the PC and PS4 version. In order to enable cross play all three need to be on the same server system.

[Soulscare]

Yes, the PS3 is a total technological failure, you got it spot on right there, well done! Now go out and play.

[GameBoyColor]

Wouldn't that separate Xbox players from the rest of us? that's not good for our community.

I'd love to play with my friends that have xbox.

[Bigpappy]

Yep. You really don't think.

[christocolus]

@Jubez

why are you even here? are you upset that xbox players will finally be able to try out the game?

anyways im glad they finally bringing it over.I wonder if Squares recent announcemnt about FFXIV upgrading to DX11 has anything to do with this.

[carlosjrix]

Ps3 > xbox one?? Nice

[Magicite]

SE tries to please MS too much to the point of disgustment.

[Zeref]

A midrange PC can run this. Xbox One will do fine.

However... If this isn't f2p I don't want it. Buy2play doesn't work for console games.

[Loktai]

Good for them if it finally does come, would be nice if it was cross platform, doubtful it would be with all other machines but still..

@Jubez187

No need to be salty its bad enough they waited much longer than its other platforms to get it- Its true that for a long time XBOX LIVE restricted cross platform play but I think on PS4 Its not on PSN and doesnt require PS PLUS, it could be the same on XBOX And with MSs new push for xbox to be a companion to the windows 10 brand it could happen easily and wouldnt be too shocking.

[Edward75]

It will, look at 11

[Kurisu]

FFXI was on 360 so it'd be no surprise if FFXIV eventually made its way to Xbox One. I mean if Microsoft change their policies, then why wouldn't SE release it? I'm sure FFXIV makes SE a pretty penny so the more platforms the better.

[KrisButtar]

All players from different platforms playing under the same roof. That would be something interesting to see and the only other game I have ever heard of that has also done it was FF11. Let the fanboys fight it out in PvP. lol

[GameBoyColor]

72 fanboys attacking each other lol

[KiwiViper85]

XboxOne vs PS4 vs PC.. to the death... lets settle this war once and for all.

[magiciandude]

Fanboy comments and articles on the web got really old. This should be a nice change of things...

[GamesGamesGames]

I thought Adam Boyes said on stage during E3 that the only console the game will ever be available is the PS4

Thanks @Abriael for the quick response :-)

[Aloy-Boyfriend]

False

[Abriael]

That was 2013. Things change with years. Yoshida said last summer that they were ready to make an Xbox One version as soon as Microsoft allowed cross-play.

[andibandit]

After their reveal of Spelunker Z, I take all news comming out of SE with a bit of cyanide.

[F0XHOUND]

Can't wait to have Xbox and PlayStation gamers in one game!!! What will the neighbors say!!!

Great news too, ffxiv will get even more players! Best mmorpg currently going imo!

[SonyOnly4]

LOL I think they are seriously disrespectful,Remember when they where in financial trouble and Sony stepped in to save them?
Yeah look how they have repayed Sony with nothing but Trolling the fanbase and taking away a game we basically made what it is today, Microsoft gives you money so you give them Tomb Raider? What about that Money Sony gave you to stop you going the way of the dodo?
Constantly trolling the FF Fanbase by refusing to listen to its fans one of the worst Gaming Companies out there next to Craptavsion EA and Ubisoft.
You think that free to play crap you give "Exclusive" makes up for the Money Sony gave you? How disrespectful they didn't even have the decency to keep Kingdom Hearts Exclusive to Playstation even though Xbox has never had a single Kingdom Hearts game you are scum Square Enix pure scum please people Boycott their Games on PS we pretty much built them up we should break them.
I hate Square Enix complete trolls so out of touch with their fans nobody should support them they haven't made a good Game in years anyhow except tomb Raider which again they stole from Sony and don't give me that "Tomb Raider came before Uncharted" because I owned the original games and they played completely different from that Reboot which was nothing more then an Uncharted clone.
#BoycottSquareEnix.

[LAWSON72]

#YouTakeGamesWayToSerious

[SonyOnly4]

Trust an Xbox fanboy to step in to damage control such a scummy company,Your are probably begging for this to be true the game sucks anyhow so you are welcome to it take it as a sympothy from us for your six months of tumbleweed.

[Eiyuuou]

Haven't made a good game in years? You're commenting on a post of one.

#TakeThatBullshitSomewhereEls e

[izumo_lee]

If it does happen that is still ALOT of catching up to do for Xbox players. With the expansion coming very soon they will be left behind by a large margin. Will Xbox players be willing to be that far behind and still stick with the game?

[LAWSON72]

Are you saying any new players are pretty much unwelcome? If so, lol. I seriously doubt the game would be a success if only old players play it.

I would not be surprised to see the Xbone version launch along with the expansion in one bundle

[izumo_lee]

No that is no what I'm saying geez. I see New players running around all the time. What I'm saying are Xbox players OK with being behind everybody else cause it is a very long grind to start from scratch. If they are good on them but it can be frustrating for new players wanting to enjoy the content with many elitist players around. Believe me sometimes u can't even enjoy the story.

[sarshelyam]

Quite the reactive release if true. They've made no mention of Xbox as an interested platform, but when Elder Scrolls Online finally gets announced as coming to both consoles, and F2P no less, then Square Enix comes out with a tease?

Look, I'm all for platform parity, but the timing of this seems odd. While Elder Scrolls certainly isn't a fan favorite, I've played it recently and it's had enough changes to make it fun. I'd much rather take a single flat rate for buying the game and enjoying it without a subscription than having a recurring monthly fee. I'm certain many Xbox fans would agree.

We'll see, but I think it's the wrong time and the wrong title.

[Rob_Ko]

I love this game, playing this on PS4 and it's awesome. If X1 version means more players, it's only a good thing. seriously people forget about WoW and come to Eorzea.

[gangsta_red]

I'm sorry, but I would not take any tease from Square Enix seriously. These guys are the masters of trolling. I mean look what they did with that whole "Z" tease and FF7.

For all we know it could be FF: Poker for Xbox.

[Jag-T1000]

The only thing making me stay away from this game is the monthly fee.

[Lucreto]

It will be interesting to see if the Xbox community are isolated on their own servers or they will be playing with PC,PS4 and PS3 players.

[j0ncap125]

That's great, now in return give us FF15 on PC. Thanks.

[CertifiedGamer]

This game is a rip-off, it charges to buy the game, then a monthly fee, and it only takes about a month to reach the end game. This game can't even justify the $15 because the end game takes a month to be reached. Square-Enix should stick to Console Role-playing games because they suck at MMOs. WOW charges a premium because it came out over 10 years ago and has new content every so often. It takes 25 times longer to reach the end game of WOW than Realm Reborn. The only game MMO RPG challenging WOW is a PS4 and PC exclusive game called Everquest Next. Everquest Next has minecraft elements so you could build and sell a castle to other players and Sony makes a cut from it. Sony makes a cut from the weapons you sell in the game. MMORPG with crafting.
Everquest Next also has Distruction like Battlefield 4 has. Everquest Next will be the game of the year whenever it decides to come out for PS4. All this is coming for a free game on PS4 and PC.
In case you nerd don't know what Everquest Next is then follow link below and prepare to see the MMORPG that represents next gen.
https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[Eiyuuou]

Dude... With all due respect, take your Everquest advertising somewhere else.. Please?

Indeed, Wow takes longer to get to the endgame... Not surprising since they have double the lvl's. And then that's where the problem starts. "Has new content every so often" This is an understatement. Wow suffers from content droughts. FFXIV brings a major content update every 2-3 months. You're free to prefer whatever you like, but calling this a rip-off is unjustified.

[CertifiedGamer]

2-3 month? it took amost 2 years for them to ad the ninja costume. This game will never be worth its monthy cost. Only idiots would think paying monthly for a game this short is worth it. One of my friends reached end game in his 15 day trial. If Realm reborn is so good why are there less than a million active subscribers?

[Eiyuuou]

@CertifiedGamer

"it took almost two years for them to add* the ninja costume*
1 year, 2 months =/= 2 years.
The game launched on the 27th of August 2013, the Ninja came out 28th of October. At least do a little bit of research will you?

Every 2-3 months new content is added with a big patch. Right now we're at Patch 2.5 part 1, and at the end of this month part 2.

Congrats to your friend. I reached it after a little bit more than a month. I don't play MMORPG'S for the lvl'ing experience. Otherwise I'd start from scrap at the lvl-fest that's called WoW. I play for the endgame. It gets updated regularly and is challenging as hell.

You ask why?

1. Launch of the new WoW expansion
2. Target audience is the FF fanbase
3. Not as casual as WoW

Remember, popularity =/= quality. It mirrors the preferences of the gamers. The Fire Emblem series for example are some amazing games, but they're not as popular as most games due to being a tactical RPG... My brother and best friend, for example, don't even want to try it, stating that it isn't their genre without even trying it. If popularity defined quality,CoD, Fifa, BF, etc would be the best games. Which they are not...

I rest my case.

[yay4steven]

Of course you're entitled to not like the game. :)
But it's painfully evident that you didn't really give it a chance, and your just harbor resentment.
It may take someone 15 days to get to the level 50 level cap, but that's on one job. Not the plethora of other jobs, let alone all the jobs. Not to mention the side content, man. The hunting log, the sightseeing log, the crafting logs. There's guildhests and leves and pvp and raids and dungeons and trials and daily duties and rare dates, there's the zodiac weapon quest like that takes -forever-. I know people who are still doing it after a year.
There's so much content, and new stuff to do is constantly being added. As a fact. You can gripe it took a year and 2 months for the ninja class to be added, but since when is a new class "content" anyways? Every two to three months there's another raid or dungeon or trial, etc.

It's clear as day you didn't actually bother to give the game a chance. Which is fine. But then you have no right to insult it. Simply say it doesn't look good TO YOU. Don't call everyone else an idiot when you dont even play it. Don't play it? No opinion of others who do.

Additionally, having fewer than a million subscribers doesn't make a game bad. How many millions were hyped about Destiny, and how many of those millions were disappointed? Numbers doesn't make a game good or bad.
I have friends that don't wanna try it simply because they don't like MMOS. I have friends that don't want to simply because they don't like Final Fantasy games.

There ya go. Reasons like that is why the subscriber is base is low right now. A bunch of people not playing it, and a bunch of insulting, moronic people like you playing it for 15 days and not giving it a chance and then declaring it a dumb game, does NOT make it, factually, a bad game.

Please learn to say your opinions as opinions.

[johnherlosky]

a great marketing ploy