Final Fantasy XIV is Not Coming to Game Pass - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 06 November 2020 / 8,342 Views
Late last year Microsoft announced a wide range of Japanese titles will getting a release on the Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass. The list of games included several games in the Final Fantasy franchise. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer later mentioned the MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV, would be getting a release on the Xbox One.
Producer and director Naoki Yoshida who spoke with Twinfinite that fans of Final Fantasy XIV should not expect the Xbox One version of the game to be made available through Game Pass, due to the fact the game is run on a subscription model.
"I haven’t really considered releasing FFXIV on Game Pass. This is because FFXIV itself is a subscription-model game," said Yoshida. "Phil is very dedicated in his support for FFXIV, and I truly appreciate his efforts. I hope that one day, Phil and I can stand shoulder to shoulder and create an opportunity for gamers around the world to enjoy FFXIV even more."
Stay tuned to VGChartz for news on when Square Enix announces a release date for Final Fantasy XIV on the Xbox One.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Even if the game came to gamepass does not mean they have to drop the monthly subscription.
Agreed. ESO is on Gamepass. Doesn't that have a monthly subscription?
GamePass stays winning
It is hard to work for FFXIV because the game has unlimited free trial but cap lvl up to lvl 35. And has its full paid expansions on top of subscription service.
I guess if Microsoft can absorb the $12.99 monthly fee while square gates its expansions it could work.
GP could have a "trial" of FF XIV, like 4h of free game, or something like that to entice subs, but I understand it not being available.
I imagine the game will have a trial on its own. If not that would be surprising for a subscription based game.
FFXIV already has a great free trial mode. You can play the game up to job lvl 35.
Thanks for the info, didn't know.
