Square Enix Reveals Features and Trailers for Classic Final Fantasy Games Arriving on Xbox and Switch

Written by Brandon Hofer on February 25, 2019

News: If you haven’t ever played these games on their original platforms and you enjoy the Final Fantasy series, you definitely need to check these out.

Classic Final Fantasy titles are now available for pre-order on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster as well as Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age will be available on both platforms a little later this year.

Key features for Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age include high-definition graphics, original and remastered soundtracks, and a new trial mode. Other additional enhancements include:

License Reset Function: By talking to Clan Centurio’s leader Montblanc in Rabanastre, players can reset and change their party member’s jobs, allowing them to customize the jobs of their party as desired.

Additional Gambit Sets: Gambits allow players to customize their party’s AI. Players can now create three unique sets, allowing players to switch between sets for different situations, such as map exploration or boss fights.

Improved “New Game+”: Allows users to start the game with party members at level 90 and carry over some items like weapons, magic, and gils obtained during previous playthroughs.

Specific to Xbox One X – Supports 60fps

Square Enix also unveiled a brand new trailer for Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster that showcases the emotional story and gameplay players can look forward to. The game includes modern visuals, the ability to switch between the iconic original or re-arranged soundtracks, and dozens of hours of adventure and exciting gameplay content

Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age will both be available for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, on April 16 and April 30, respectively, for $49.99. Check out a trailer for each game below and tell us what you think. Are you going to be picking these up on either Xbox One or the Nintendo Switch?