It seems Square Enix doesn't want to leave any corner of Nintendo without its share of Japanese RPGs. Lately, the Japanese company has been ramping up efforts to bring much of its legacy to the hybrid console, and the latest news has left fans speechless. It turns out that the possibility of seeing the odyssey of Noctis and his friends on Nintendo's system is back on the table, something many had given up for lost after years of silence.
The cat was out of the bag during the publisher's recent annual shareholders' meeting, where this particular title was directly questioned. Although Square Enix usually treads carefully at these events, the response was surprisingly open, acknowledging that the project is currently under consideration by the development team. This has automatically raised expectations among the community that has yet to experience this installment in portable format.
The technical challenge of bringing Noctis to the hybrid console
Let's not kid ourselves, fitting such a demanding open-world game onto a console with limited hardware is no easy feat. The company's management has admitted there are obvious technical limitations, but more importantly, they've made it clear that, from a specifications standpoint, it's not entirely impossible . This suggests that the company's engineers might already be figuring out how to fine-tune the game engine so it runs smoothly without the console overheating.
It's important to note that the only version currently available on the eShop is the Pocket Edition HD, which is fine for passing the time but falls far short of the original experience. The current discussion centers on bringing the full, native version , which would represent a massive leap in quality compared to the 'chibi' style version we've known since 2018. If they manage to optimize it properly, it would be one of the most ambitious ports seen on the console to date.
A calendar full of fantasy for the coming years
While the decision on whether Noctis will join the party is still pending, Square Enix already has a pretty solid roadmap with other major releases. For now, users will be able to enjoy Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster in July , while August will see the arrival of Final Fantasy XIV on the new generation of consoles. The commitment is total, and it seems the company wants its presence in Nintendo's catalog to be constant, not just a one-off.
Looking further ahead, the horizon is incredibly promising for RPG fans. Final Fantasy Resonance, with its distinctive HD-2D visual style , is slated for release this October, and the ambitious Final Fantasy VII Revelation is already on the horizon for spring 2027. With so many games in development, it's clear that Square Enix is fully confident in the success of Nintendo platforms to continue expanding its flagship franchises in the European and global markets.
Although the statements were made at a shareholders' meeting and there's some ambiguity about whether the game would end up on the current platform or its successor, the publisher's interest is genuine and plans are on the table. All that remains is to wait for final approval and an official release date, but the door is wider than ever for the adventure of the four traveling companions to cease being exclusive to the most powerful systems and become available to everyone.
