Final Fantasy 7 Remake for Xbox is scheduled for release in 2026

Final Fantasy 7 is one of the most legendary games of all time, whose influence can be felt even decades after its release on the PlayStation. With Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Square Enix has breathed new life into the classic while reaching new generations of gamers. But while PlayStation and PC gamers have already enjoyed these new interpretations, Xbox and Nintendo fans have so far been left with nothing.

Hope through new leaks?

That could change soon – at least according to the leaker NateTheHate. His details will be Final Fantasy 7 Remake ported to Xbox in 2025, while Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to follow in 2026. For fans of Microsoft’s console who have been hoping for a port for years, this sounds like a dream. But how realistic is this scenario?

A look at Square Enix’s release strategy gives hope: Final Fantasy 7 Remake appeared on PC in 2022, and Final Fantasy Rebirth will also be released on PC on January 23, 2025. It is therefore not ruled out that the Xbox version will follow suit. However, caution is advised: Square Enix traditionally sticks to PlayStation exclusives, and so far only the PS5 has been confirmed as the platform for the third chapter of the remake trilogy.

A look into the crystal ball

Could the new editions of Final Fantasy 7 also appear on the Nintendo Switch 2? Some rumors suggest that Square Enix will release the entire trilogy on additional platforms after completion – possibly as the Ultimate Edition. However, nothing has been officially confirmed, and both Microsoft and Nintendo remain silent about the latest leaks.

Although Square Enix hasn’t announced any concrete plans, Xbox fans might still have their hopes up. The increased availability of PC ports shows that Square Enix Relax his exclusivity strategy could – albeit only after the trilogy has been completed. First Final Fantasytitles have already been released for Xbox, among other things to increase their profitability. Given the high development costs You have to be able to afford exclusivity, noted former PlayStation CEO Shawn Layden. The time of exclusive games could end with this.