X018: A Number of Final Fantasy Games are Hitting the Xbox One

During Microsoft’s Inside Xbox: X018, it was announced that a number of Final Fantasy Games would be arriving to the Xbox One, starting with Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy XIII-2 and LIGHTNING RETURNS: Final Fantasy XIII will be entirely new to the Backwards compatibility catalog starting next week. The Xbox One backward compatibility catalog continues to Grow as today was revealed that on November 13th, four, new backward Compatible titles will be getting enhanced for Xbox One X.

Alongside this news, Square-Enix revealed that a number of Final Fantasy games are hitting the Xbox One next year. The games that are included in the collection are World of Final Fantasy Maxima, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy X-X-2 remaster, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age and Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition.

This Compilation of titles were initially announced during a Nintendo Direct for release on the Nintendo Switch platform, however with the reveal of this compilation of Final Fantasy titles for Xbox One, it is safe to announce that we can expect a PlayStation 4 version of this compilation as well.

The compilation of Final Fantasy is expected to arrive sometime in 2019 while the trilogy of Final Fantasy XIII compatibility update should be available now for Xbox One.

Final Fantasy XIII

is a science fiction role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles and later for the Microsoft Windows operating system. Originally released in Japan in December 2009 and worldwide in March 2010, it is the thirteenth title in the mainline Final Fantasy series.

The game features a fast-paced combat, a new system for the series for determining which abilities are developed for the characters called “Crystarium”, and a customizable “Paradigm” system to control which abilities are used by the characters. Final Fantasy XIII includes elements from the previous games in the series, such as summoned monsters, chocobos, and airships.

Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD

If you’d like a more light-hearted playthrough of the latest in the line of Final Fantasy titles, explore the world of Final Fantasy XV with a cast of adorable characters in Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD. Take the journey and experience the Final Fantasy XV story in the cutest way possible!

World of Final Fantasy Maxima

If you want a crash course on what Final Fantasy is all about, as well as the chance to meet many of the heroes from different Final Fantasy games in one place, then World of Final Fantasy Maxima is for you!

Final Fantasy VII

The game that not only revolutionized the way in which video games are both created and talked about, but also what they can represent. Final Fantasy VII changed the face of gaming back when originally released, going on to inspire an entire generation of Final Fantasy fans. And, we’re bringing the original Final Fantasy VII to Xbox One!

Final Fantasy IX

Final Fantasy IX tells an incredible tale featuring a stellar cast of unique characters, set in a classic high-fantasy based world. Featuring incredible character development at the core of the gripping plot to this epic tale, Final Fantasy IX tells a grand story of love, war, betrayal, the secrets of the Crystal, and… Moogles!

Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster

The only thing better than picking up a Final Fantasy game is picking up two!

Final Fantasy X absolutely lit up the sixth generation of consoles with stunning production values, including gorgeous graphics, a stunning soundtrack, and a moving story.

Final Fantasy X tells the story of a star blitzball player, Tidus, who journeys with a young and beautiful summoner named Yuna on her quest to save the world of Spira from an endless cycle of destruction wrought by the colossal menace Sin.

Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age

Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age improves upon the 2006 classic Final Fantasy XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever.

The high-definition remaster introduces several modern advancements, including reconstructed battle design and a revamped job system. With newly implemented modern advancements, as well as stark visual and sound improvements in true HD for the first time, players both returning and new to the game will experience a grand adventure that spans the world of Ivalice in an entirely fresh and improved way.