The MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV could become the first major MMORPG for the Nintendo Switch, and Square Enix would also like to release it on Xbox One. But Sony and the PS4 seem to be blocking these ambitions.
FF14 wants to be on as many platforms as possible: At the E3 2018, the head of Final Fantasy XIV, Naoki Yoshida, once again confirmed that they want to bring the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV to as many platforms as possible.
These are the consoles in question: They are primarily focused on two consoles: Microsoft’s Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy XIV will only come to Xbox One and Switch with PS4 crossplay
But there is a catch: However, Yoshida is determined that all Final Fantasy XIV players roam together in a shared world. Currently, Final Fantasy XIV runs on PC, PS4, and (partially) on PS3. Everyone here plays in a common and shared world. That should remain so, even when Final Fantasy XIV appears on Switch and Xbox One.
Final Fantasy XIV needs the green light from Sony: To bring the game to Switch and Xbox One, Square Enix needs Sony’s approval that the new versions will support crossplay with PlayStation 4. However, Sony has been reluctant for years.
Discussions are ongoing – Yoshida has “hope”
Discussions are ongoing: According to Yoshida, they are in continuous discussions with Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo to find out if Final Fantasy XIV can come to Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch with crossplay to PS4 and PC. Yoshida says: He hopes he can announce something as soon as possible.
Sony decides whether Final Fantasy XIV remains PS4 exclusive
Situation for years: This is the same situation with Final Fantasy XIV as it has been for years. When asked about possible ports to Xbox One, Yoshida has always responded: We want to, but only if everyone can play together. Ironically, it is therefore in Sony’s hands whether players on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch can play the MMORPG “Final Fantasy XIV”. However, Sony seems to have no interest in this for economic reasons. Sony thus ultimately determines whether they want to keep Final Fantasy XIV “console-exclusive” or not.
Current topic: Due to a conflict over crossplay in Fortnite, the topic of “crossplay between all consoles” is currently more relevant than ever. Industry veteran John Smedley, formerly with Sony, believes that the problem could be solved if pressure on Sony is maintained. Final Fantasy XIV is one of the games that would be directly affected by a change in direction at Sony.
