Final Fantasy XV is back again, but instead of ultra-refined graphics, it's a port of its mobile title on consoles. Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD is available now on Xbox One, PS4; a Nintendo Switch version will launch later. Back in February, we saw the launch of FFXV Pocket Edition on Android, iOS, and Windows 10 devices. It's a much more condensed, chibi-esque version of the original game that released in 2016. On consoles, you'll have the exact same experience you did on mobile. The same chibi art style is still there, the battle system will remain mostly automated, and you'll see the same key sequences. It's also still fully voice acted, and you can ride the chocobos and drive the Regalia too. For those who are curious about FFXV but aren't ready for a serious, hundreds of hours long JRPG commitment, Pocket Edition might be a good fit because it's intended to be a more casual experience than the original title. Consoles will have HD resolution, but Square has not detailed if that resolution will be 1080p or 4k. FFXV Pocket Edition HD is available now. From now until September 13, you can pick it up for 40 percent off on Xbox One and PS4.<doc-sep>Final Fantasy XV’s cut-down mobile version has been announced for release on the Nintendo Switch as Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD, marking the series’ first appearance on the platform. It’s also coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, despite both the existence of regular Final Fantasy XV and the difficulty of fitting either system in your pocket, and has in fact gone live on both stores already. The Switch version isn’t available yet, however — it may have been planned for announcement on the Nintendo Direct broadcast that was scheduled for today but got postponed due to the powerful earthquake that hit Hokkaido, Japan this week. The game is priced at $29.99 on PS4 and Xbox, with a 40-percent launch sale bringing it down to $17.99.<doc-sep>Square Enix has announced that nine games from the legendary Final Fantasy series will release on Nintendo Switch, news that was shared in this week’s Nintendo Direct presentation. As expected, Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD is now available on the Nintendo eShop, with several other games to break their PlayStation console exclusivity for the first time. That includes Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster and Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age. While the other games that are coming are World of Final Fantasy Maxima, Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy! and, as announced earlier this week, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition. FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION HD: Available Now If you’d like a more light-hearted play through of the latest in the line of Final Fantasy titles, explore the world of Final Fantasy XV with a cast of adorable characters in Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD. Take the journey and experience the Final Fantasy XV story in the cutest way possible. After years of fighting, the nations of Lucis and Niflheim at last agree to an armistice. As a symbol of this promised peace, Noctis, crown prince of Lucis, is to wed the Lady Lunafreya of Tenebrae. The prince sets forth for his wedding on the eve of the signing ceremony, sent off by his father, King Regis. Unbeknownst to Noctis, however, the journey ahead is fraught with perils… WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY MAXIMA: Available November 6th If you want a crash course on what Final Fantasy is all about, as well as the chance to meet many of the heroes from different Final Fantasy games in one place, then Worlf of Final Fantasy Maxima is for you. World of Final Fantasy Maxima is the powered up version of World of Final Fantasy which was originally released in October 2016. Embark on a magical journey with siblings Reynn and Lann as they explore the vast land of Grymoire to rediscover their past and save the future. With charming and stylised visuals, you can capture, customise and evolve iconic creatures by stacking them to form adorable yet strategic monster towers. New characters from Final Fantasy lore (Champions) and monsters (Mirages) add even more fun and excitement to this unique adventure in World of Final Fantasy Maxima. Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon EVERY BUDDY! : Available This Winter Chocobos don’t just kick, and aren’t just cute. Take one step forward and change the world in this spectacular return to 2007’s Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Dungeon, specially designed for new gaming systems. The rules to this mysterious dungeon are simple… every time you enter, the world around you changes shape, but it only moves whenever Chocobo moves, whether Chocobo walks, kicks, or uses an item. Fight monsters alongside your buddies and adventure through countless dungeons, all whilst enjoying a deep and engaging story, it even includes 2-player co-op play! FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition: Available In 2019 The classic co-op action RPG Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles has been completely remastered, and now even includes a new online multiplayer mode so that you and up to three friends can adventure together! For those of you who have played the original title, there are even new areas inside dungeons, so there’s so much more to explore than ever before! FINAL FANTASY VII: Available 2019 The game that not only revolutionised the way in which videogames are both created and talked about, but also what they can represent. Final Fantasy VII changed the face of gaming back when originally released, going on to inspire an entire generation of Final Fantasy fans. We’re bringing the original FINAL FANTASY VII to both Nintendo Switch and Xbox One! The story starts in Midgar, a city controlled by the mega-conglomerate Shinra Company, where the No. 1 Mako Reactor has been blown up by a rebel group, AVALANCHE. AVALANCHE was secretly formed to wage a rebellion against Shinra Company, an organisation which is absorbing Mako energy, destroying the natural resources of the planet. Cloud, a former member of Shinra’s elite combat force, SOLDIER, was involved with the bombing of the Mako Reactor. Can Cloud and AVALANCHE protect the planet from the huge, formidable enemy, Shinra Company? FINAL FANTASY IX: Available 2019 Final Fantasy IX tells a grand story of love, war and betrayal. Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe have kidnapped Princess Garnet, the heir of Alexandria. To their surprise, however, the princess herself yearned to escape the castle. Through a series of unusual circumstances, she and her personal guard, Steiner, and a colorful cast of misfits band together with Zidane and set out on an unforgettable journey. Meeting unforgettable characters like Vivi and Quina along the way, they learn about themselves, the secrets of the Crystal, and a malevolent force that threatens to destroy their world. FINAL FANTASY X | X-2 HD Remaster: Available 2019 The only thing better than picking up a Final Fantasy game is picking up two! Final Fantasy X absolutely lit up the sixth generation of consoles with stunning production values, including gorgeous graphics, a stunning soundtrack and a moving story. Final Fantasy X tells the story of a star blitzball player, Tidus, who journeys with a young and beautiful summoner named Yuna on her quest to save the world of Spira from an endless cycle of destruction wrought by the colossal menace Sin. Final Fantasy X-2 returns to the world of Spira two years after the beginning of the Eternal Calm. Having been shown a mysterious but familiar image in a sphere, Yuna becomes a Sphere Hunter and along with her companions Rikku and Paine, embarks on a quest around the world to find the answers to the mystery within. Two of the greatest RPGs of their generation have been completely remastered to match modern standards, and Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster is the perfect way to experience both of these titles one after the other. FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: Available 2019 Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age improves upon the 2006 classic Final Fantasy XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The high-definition remaster introduces several modern advancements, including reconstructed battle design and a revamped job system. With newly implemented modern advancements, as well as stark visual and sound improvements in true HD for the first time, players both returning and new to the game will experience a grand adventure that spans the world of Ivalice in an entirely fresh and improved way. Enter an era of war within the world of Ivalice. The small kingdom of Dalmasca, conquered by the Archadian Empire, is left in ruin and uncertainty. Princess Ashe, the one and only heir to the throne, devotes herself to the resistance to liberate her country. Vaan, a young man who lost his family in the war, dreams of flying freely in the skies. In a fight for freedom and fallen royalty, join these unlikely allies and their companions as they embark on a heroic adventure to free their homeland.<doc-sep>
Whatever your choice of platform, you’ll have a lot more Final Fantasy games to play in the near future Before truly going multi-platform with their 13th mainline entry, Final Fantasy, as a franchise, was often regarded as a one-console brand. At first it was Nintendo, then Sony. While you got things like remasters of the older games on Sony platforms, you never were able to play, say, Final Fantasy VII or IX on any Nintendo or Microsoft console. That changes starting today and is about to become a lot more prevalent in the coming months, as Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition is out today on the Nintendo Switch. Shortly after, Nintendo’s console hybrid will also receive mainline entries VII, IX, X, X-2 and XII, along with World of Final Fantasy Maximus. Additionally, the great Nintendo Gamecube multiplayer title Crystal Chronicles will receive a remastered version in 2019. Most surprisingly, a Chocobo’s Dungeon game is also in the pipeline. It feels like if there’s a Final Fantasy game released in the past 20 years and it’s not already available on your platform of choice, it’s coming in the near future. There are a couple of big absences from this list. Final Fantasy XIII and its various spin-offs are nowhere to be seen, but admittedly those were some extremely divisive entries, and Square Enix might be better off just leaving them to rest. There could be a remaster in the plans as Square Enix just loves those; just not in the very near future. A more noteworthy absence is, arguably, VIII, but it’s also considered a fairly divisive title. To the point, it was a very welcome change of pace when the follow-up went for a very “back-to-basics” approach that was more in line with the SNES era games than the PlayStation ones. Still, it certainly has its fans that are sharing their opinions on social media today. Nevertheless, if you want a lot of Final Fantasy to play on your current platform, you’ll be getting a lot of it and very soon.