Summary
- Developers at Square Enix hint at a possible Final Fantasy XVI Switch 2 port.
- Final Fantasy VII Intergrade is already confirmed for Switch 2 with enhanced features.
- No official announcement yet, but fans are hopeful for more Final Fantasy titles on Nintendo’s next-gen console.
Square Enix Developers Tease Final Fantasy XVI Switch 2 Port
Square Enix producer Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P) and creative director Kazutoyo Maehiro recently made subtle comments during a live stream hinting that Final Fantasy XVI could be the next major Final Fantasy title to arrive on Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 console.
While no official announcement has been made, these hints have sparked excitement within the gaming community, eager for a mainline Final Fantasy experience on Nintendo’s new platform.
The discussion took place during a Final Fantasy XIV “Letter from the Producer” live stream, where the developers spoke about the availability of Final Fantasy XVI on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
They joked that Nintendo was the only platform left to receive the game, with Maehiro promising to “do his best” to bring the title to Switch 2. Fans have interpreted this as an early sign of Square Enix’s interest in expanding Final Fantasy XVI’s reach.
Currently, Square Enix is focusing on the upcoming enhanced version of Final Fantasy VII Intergrade for Switch 2, scheduled for release this winter. This version includes upgraded visuals and the popular Episode INTERmission content featuring ninja Yuffie Kisaragi.
Its announcement has raised hopes that more Final Fantasy titles, including the entire remake trilogy and perhaps Final Fantasy XVI itself, could eventually make their way to Nintendo’s new console.
Well, if Final Fantasy XVI does receive a Switch 2 port, it would mark a significant moment for Nintendo fans, many of whom have long awaited access to recent mainline Final Fantasy games on Nintendo platforms.
