Important takeaways
- Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is rumored to premiere on Xbox at the Tokyo Game Show, in line with Square Enix's strategy.
- The collection includes the first six main titles with new graphics/soundtracks, may attract Xbox fans.
- Xbox port speculation follows Square Enix's move to multiplatform after low game sales, potential big win for fans.
Ahead of the Xbox presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2024, some fans posted evidence on social media claiming that Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection may soon launch on Xbox consoles. While no further information could be gleaned from the rumor, the Xbox ports would fit Square Enix's strategy of getting more Final Fantasy titles for Microsoft consoles.
Originally released in installments between 2021 and 2022 Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster lineup is a collection of the first six numbered Final Fantasy games, with remixed soundtracks and graphics reminiscent of the NES and SNES era. For 2023 console releases of Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster compilation allowed players to choose to play with each game's original soundtrack in addition to the rearrangements. Although each entry in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster set has been released on multiple platforms in the past, the compilation is the easiest way fans can experience the first six Final Fantasy titles on modern platforms.
While Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is widely available, a rumor indicated that Xbox consoles could soon be next. A Reddit user named D4R0Nx89 posted a screenshot from his Xbox Series X/S console on the r/xbox subreddit seemingly claiming that Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster was available. Although the banner linked to a store page that did not exist at the time of writing, the post indicated that the compilation could be announced at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show presentation that was set to take place on September 26 at 6:00 AM Eastern. Some Reddit users praised D4R0Nx89 for doing well with his post, and others added that Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster advertising on the Xbox dashboard could have been done in the wrong hours before Microsoft's Tokyo Game Show broadcast.
Rumor: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster may soon launch on Xbox
- A rumor claims that Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster could launch on Xbox consoles during or after Tokyo Game Show 2024.
- Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster consists of the first six main games with new graphics and soundtracks for players to enjoy.
- The move to Xbox consoles would be in line with Square Enix's multi-platform strategy.
- Xbox's 2024 Tokyo Game Show Presentation will air at 6:00 AM Eastern on September 26.
While all rumors must be taken with a fine grain of salt, the Xbox port is rumored Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster the compilation would be in line with Square Enix's multi-platform strategy that was formed after the company reported low game sales figures. Although titles such as Final Fantasy 14 have been successful on Xbox Series X/S consoles, other entries such as Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Remake has been notably absent from Microsoft's consoles.
With six long adventures to go through, the addition is rumored Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster compilation would be a big draw for Xbox fans. It remains to be seen if more Final Fantasy games will get Xbox ports sooner rather than later.
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