<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Square-enix ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/square-enix Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:04:54 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Square Enix shadowdrops Bravely Default onto Xbox and PC — I'm so happy to see this classic JRPG finally escape Nintendo's prison for other platforms ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/square-enix-shadowdrops-bravely-default-onto-xbox-and-pc-im-so-happy-to-see-this-classic-jrpg-finally-escape-nintendos-prison-for-other-platforms xzjqSichA5KKTvJzVr25aA Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:04:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rumor suggests Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 should hit Xbox on day one — shedding PlayStation exclusivity completely ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/rumor-suggests-final-fantasy-7-remake-part-3-should-hit-xbox-on-day-one-shedding-playstation-exclusivity-completely ZJ3Qkz45T4fE7hWybxN7BQ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:58:52 +0000 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:11:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy 7 Remake looks better on Xbox Series S than Nintendo Switch 2 despite having less RAM — here's the Digital Foundry analysis ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/final-fantasy-7-remake-looks-better-on-xbox-series-s-than-nintendo-switch-2-despite-having-less-ram eE75MbiugXF2zmUT6DrSk5 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:08:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Square Enix director promises Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Rebirth and Part 3 releases will come to Xbox — "Let's enjoy the world of FFVII together" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/square-enix-director-promises-final-fantasy-7-remakes-rebirth-and-part-3-releases-will-come-to-xbox M9ghmNUddbmFRevTn2CP7L Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:41:10 +0000 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:08:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy 7 Remake debuts at #9 on Xbox US Stores — a sign as clear as day that this game should have been multiplatform from the start ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-7-remake-debuts-at-9-on-xbox-us-stores vJ4ekbFpYEd7tBQfWtLq2A Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:03:00 +0000 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:31:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dragon Quest VII Reimagined to release a free demo on Xbox this week — progress can even be carried into the full game with a bonus reward ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/dragon-quest-vii-reimagined-release-a-free-demo-on-xbox 3FVnfWUfaYvTok6t9SB9wG Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:36:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy 7 producer Yoshinori Kitase shares his top 3 Xbox games right now — as FF7 free demo hits Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/final-fantasy-7-producer-yoshinora-kitase-shares-his-top-3-xbox-games-right-now-as-ff7-free-demo-hits-xbox-series-x-s-and-xbox-pc SyFyJJL7hvXRoSeb5mTbMJ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:35:27 +0000 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:05:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy publisher Square Enix announces layoffs for US and UK teams — as AI creeps into game testing ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/square-enix-layoffs-ai-qa-testing YKCZ2v2Eyzzce5RxkZ3QnV Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:25:47 +0000 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:07:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ From Studio Ghibli to Square Enix — Japan's major IP holders take a stand against OpenAI’s use of their content in Sora 2 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/from-studio-ghibli-to-square-enix-japans-stand-against-openai QrcSi8m8wR4y2FfoPPvWg Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:17:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Square Enix unveils Dragon Quest I and II HD-2D Remake's launch trailer — catch a glimpse of this Xbox JRPG's story changes before joining the adventure ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/square-enix-unveils-dragon-quest-i-and-ii-hd-2d-remakes-launch-trailer-catch-a-glimpse-of-this-xbox-jrpgs-story-changes-before-joining-the-adventure szNYkuiVavtrfTvkkEEge9 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:08:29 +0000 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:20:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Square Enix's Naoki Hamaguchi explains why the Final Fantasy maker has returned to Xbox ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/final-fantasy-7-director-on-xbox 78AtMDXM94B94wyMW9GADj Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:06:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Square Enix reveals original content for Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D Remake — new stories, powers, dungeons, and more are inbound for this two-pack remake ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/square-enix-reveals-original-content-for-dragon-quest-i-ii-hd-2d-remake-new-stories-powers-dungeons-and-more-are-inbound-for-this-two-pack-remake U7f7q69bVpEkJbb7uSsm2A Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:05:00 +0000 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:01:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ The second batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for September 2025 is confirmed — Hades, Visions of Mana, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and more will join the line-up ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-game-pass-second-batch-september-2025-announced fF9kTZ8A3RorY3H36NtR9m Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:11:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:53:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is coming to Xbox — This remade JRPG classic will also include Xbox Play Anywhere support, perfect for on-the-go gamers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dragon-quest-vii-reimagined-is-coming-to-xbox HEoyQfAcaozNFQkE5eQUsd Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:22:08 +0000 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:22:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy 7 Remake finally launches on Xbox Series X|S in January 2026 — and Square Enix confirms the whole trilogy is on the way ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-7-remake-xbox-release-date JKZkxKNPMxJzxpUGxXsuvG Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:11:13 +0000 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:06:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to watch Tokyo Game Show 2025 — Start times, platforms, and everything else you need to know ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/how-to-watch-tokyo-game-show-2025 pLfFjNUiyhyR947hM9F4cG Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:16:00 +0000 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:53:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Triangle Strategy shadow-drops on Xbox for Gamescom 2025 — a critically-acclaimed RPG to tide you over until Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles arrives ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/triangle-strategy-shadow-drops-on-xbox-for-gamescom-2025 Tagk5SaEb9geepwWmP67UG Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds announces Final Fantasy XIV Collaboration — There will be rideable Chocobos, and one of Final Fantasy XIV's hardest raid bosses, Omega, will be added as a new monster to hunt ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-announces-final-fantasy-xiv-collaboration-there-will-be-rideable-chocobos-and-one-of-final-fantasy-xivs-hardest-raid-bosses-omega-will-be-added-as-a-new-monster-to-hunt VmwrqeuAKMdCsggVU96pmm Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:09:20 +0000 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:55:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can't wait to play this murder deduction game again — It gave me trust issues, but it was worth it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/killer-inn-game-preview u9T5kT6Wcj7LuTwzXfL9qH Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:49:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy IX Remake possibly cancelled according to latest rumors — Which may be the saddest way to celebrate this legendary game's 25th anniversary ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-ix-remake-possibly-cancelled-according-to-latest-rumors-which-may-be-the-saddest-way-to-celebrate-this-legendary-games-25th-anniversary sH7wouxhGV4ar9aMvgNkvY Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ FFXIV just released the worst Online Store microtransactions I've ever seen — the set costs more than Dawntrail itself, and players have had enough ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ffxiv-just-released-the-worst-online-store-microtransactions-ive-ever-seen 49QxCLzKi56K8kRLAo2YU5 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:39:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy XVI are FINALLY launching for Xbox consoles — One of which is available right now! ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-vii-remake-and-final-fantasy-xvi-are-finally-launching-for-xbox-consoles B4KtVTYReR3uSVVamPekoc Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:11:52 +0000 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:06:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles has been revealed for Xbox and PC, along with a release date ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles-has-been-revealed-for-xbox-and-pc-along-with-a-release-date NAfRtVrKDzfJs2futC7vkZ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:14:16 +0000 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:43:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ More classic JRPGs get dates for Xbox, along with "Xbox Play Anywhere"support ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/more-classic-jrpgs-get-dates-for-xbox-along-with-xbox-play-anywhere-support A6kPpsAE6cR8PMRCCwCpnQ Tue, 27 May 2025 12:37:39 +0000 Tue, 27 May 2025 12:42:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has a nice update that shows Square Enix really cares about Steam Deck owners ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-has-a-nice-update-that-shows-square-enix-really-cares-about-steam-deck-owners XQ8hcGDpTYdwtPLu6eRWvU Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:23:47 +0000 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:02:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dragon Quest 12 is still in development, says creator Yuji Horii, with new information coming soon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dragon-quest-12-is-still-in-development-says-creator-yuji-horii NQdFzBtbJWW83qU3R9geSU Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Square Enix confirms that Windows PC will be the best place to play 'Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth,' with enhanced graphics, improved framerates, and other exclusive features ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/square-enix-confirms-that-windows-pc-will-be-the-best-place-to-play-final-fantasy-7-rebirth QJCmLhsER8Lu8VF2EsqmaA Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:08:03 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Square Enix: 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' "cannot be exclusive to one console," again implying an eventualXboxlaunch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/square-enix-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-cannot-be-exclusive-to-one-console-again-implying-an-eventual-xbox-launch qShiMJDJjCWLRCNQMKxGP6 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:06:29 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC system requirements and specs — Is your computer ready for Cloud's return? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-pc-system-requirements-and-specs HUxtMFShnLjucsCaB34Uqc Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:34:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for Windows PC already sees slashed savings ahead of its release ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-for-windows-pc-already-sees-slashed-savings-ahead-of-its-release bsEjtm6XbRdba3yipyte5U Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:10:59 +0000 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:45:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I beat Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake — Here's why it's the ultimate version for both newcomers and longtime fans ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-beat-dragon-quest-3-hd-2d-remake-heres-why-its-the-ultimate-version-for-both-newcomers-and-longtime-fans 45s6bPLwj9T4y8HPGp6PQa Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:00:13 +0000 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:05:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ "From now on, Square Enix plans to increase the amount of titles releasing simultaneously on each platform," Square Enix confirms more Xbox support while discussing this new upcoming JRPG ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/from-now-on-square-enix-plans-to-increase-the-amount-of-titles-releasing-simultaneously-on-each-platform-square-enix-confirms-more-xbox-support-while-discussing-this-new-upcoming-jrpg TPnCykEr7FDwCDBi6pxSad Sat, 02 Nov 2024 22:27:07 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster' titles climb high on the Xbox store, proving Xbox players actually *do*loveJRPGs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-titles-climb-high-on-the-xbox-store-proving-xbox-players-actually-do-love-jrpgs DD3gH8qMn2nAoAMcgsT4xh Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:37:44 +0000 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 09:54:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We do want to release it on Xbox," Square Enix confirms goal to bring 'Final Fantasy 16' to Xbox ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/we-do-want-to-release-it-on-xbox-square-enix-confirms-goal-to-bring-final-fantasy-16-to-xbox BpyjAVmWL5arD3g2bNAsZP Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:21:53 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Over nine classic Square Enix JRPGs have been announced for Xbox and some are available to buy right now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/over-nine-classic-square-enix-jrpgs-have-been-announced-for-xbox-and-some-are-available-to-buy-right-now 7arY9R6Bip9Uf5BBRUKmMX Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:58:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Everything you missed at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster confirmed, more Square Enix games, and Starcraft on Xbox Game Pass ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/everything-announced-at-the-xbox-tokyo-game-show 7dgioKwR8gH9KutbBRjQZ3 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:04:03 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:20:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth didn't meet expectations for Square Enix ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-16-and-final-fantasy-7-rebirth-didnt-meet-expectations-for-square-enix B8VXWucWhk3tys4GXhNfo6 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:58:00 +0000 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:04:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ The director of Final Fantasy 14, Naoki Yoshida, declares, "We would like to release more Square Enix games on Xbox, and there WILL be more of our titles released on Xbox" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-director-of-final-fantasy-14-naoki-yoshida-declares-we-would-like-to-release-more-square-enix-games-on-xbox-and-there-will-be-more-of-our-titles-released-on-xbox 3H2CYeucWWsAfbJHVhgzG3 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:30:55 +0000 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:06:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can already save when preordering this upcoming JPRG, and I'm excited to be introduced to the legendary series ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/you-can-already-save-when-preordering-this-upcoming-jprg-and-im-excited-to-be-introduced-to-the-legendary-series FSSQivB4k3vsidwXFWFxo9 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:07:51 +0000 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:20:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ This long-overdue comeback of a classic JRPG series now has a playable demo available on Xbox and PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/this-long-overdue-comeback-of-a-classic-jrpg-series-now-has-a-playable-demo-available-on-xbox-and-pc X9J26Qvy8TmthRxo6iTCDm Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:57:30 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Just as Xbox finally starts getting support from ATLUS and Square Enix, Capcom turns its back — but why? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/capcom-skips-xbox-with-another-game-as-square-enix-steps-up-with-several-new-titles wQ3NbpqA33H6hyi5q3ZPH4 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:07:32 +0000 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:35:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Square Enix RPG remake is a beautiful game with smart improvements — and it's launching later in 2024 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/this-square-enix-rpg-remake-is-a-beautiful-game-with-smart-improvements-and-its-launching-later-in-2024 e6B6au6xu3GiXNbd6cR7iK Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:49:01 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:11:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ The release date for the long-awaited return of a beloved Square Enix franchise has been announced ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-release-date-for-the-long-awaited-return-of-a-beloved-square-enix-franchise-has-been-announced fYkHDkGB2zu8B3pMMtuxs9 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:15:20 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Life is Strange: Double Exposure continues Max's story on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC — here's when you can play it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/life-is-strange-double-exposure-continues-maxs-story-on-xbox-series-xors-and-windows-pc-heres-when-you-can-play-it 2dQdBqzds3GwbTgkzmhtA9 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 19:35:39 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:19:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Square Enix JRPG just surprise-launched on Xbox consoles and Xbox Game Pass ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/this-square-enix-jrpg-just-surprise-launched-on-xbox-consoles-and-xbox-game-pass VGNbYNLNY6wD48jHXqqPFd Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:59:24 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dragon-quest-3-hd-2d-remake-is-coming-to-xbox-series-xors-and-windows-pc F8YabxTYBRgNW6DaDJmvLm Mon, 27 May 2024 18:06:00 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:20:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ PlayStation will lose Final Fantasy exclusives, as Square Enix announces plans to bring more of its games to Xbox and PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/square-enix-announces-plans-to-bring-more-of-its-games-to-xbox-and-pc-and-revive-old-franchises rjStHCMtTarqicCZVJQfhh Mon, 13 May 2024 14:15:19 +0000 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:17:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ My favorite game of all time is the cheapest it's ever been on Xbox and PC, and so is its prequel remake ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/my-favorite-game-of-all-time-is-the-cheapest-its-ever-been-on-xbox-and-pc-and-so-is-its-prequel-remake iFgnTPKdm32EsFaURCxpdE Fri, 03 May 2024 22:52:02 +0000 Fri, 03 May 2024 22:52:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Square Enix's Yoshi-P hints that 'Final Fantasy XVI' could come to Xbox after the Windows PC version is done ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/square-enixs-yoshi-p-hints-that-final-fantasy-xvi-could-come-to-xbox-in-the-future Uei769HMKAbP3nwK6WAbq6 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:17:32 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:20:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy XIV finally gets Xbox release date, Starter Edition offered for free through Game Pass Ultimate ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-xiv-exits-beta-and-finally-arrives-on-xbox-series-xors-later-in-march-2024 iaJd4c9sBp2tJMfaYGx6dW Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:18:30 +0000 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:27:57 +0000