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Square Enix shifts strategy with multiplatform releases and Switch 2 expansion
Square Enix is implementing significant shifts in its distribution and platform strategies for its major franchises. The company has announced that the third and final installment of the Final Fantasy VII remake project will launch simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This move marks the end of the temporary exclusivity model used for the previous two chapters, a decision driven by internal financial audits and the goal of maximizing day-one player reach for high-budget projects.
Additionally, the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV is expanding its reach with a release on the Nintendo Switch 2. This version is expected to include all previous expansions and is designed to leverage the hybrid capabilities of the new hardware. The transition follows the game's long-term reconstruction from its initial 2010 launch into a highly regarded title.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy XIV includes all existing expansions. www.uagna.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The company is ending the practice of temporary exclusivity for its major titles to maximize player reach and revenue.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Final Fantasy XIV is arriving on the Nintendo Switch 2 console. www.uagna.it · www.nintendoblast.com.br
- [DISPUTED] Square Enix is releasing the third and final part of the Final Fantasy VII remake project on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S simultaneously.