Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy might never arrive on Xbox as reports suggest the series to be a PlayStation exclusive

Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy might never arrive on Xbox consoles, as new reports suggest the series is headed toward a PlayStation-exclusive route. According to the recent Washington Post reports, Sony and Square Enix are discussing the benefits of console exclusivity and making the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy a PlayStation-exclusive IP.

Final Fantasy being exclusive to PlayStation isn't a new thing, as the series was predominantly a PlayStation classic until the eighth generation console. In fact, the original Final Fantasy 7, which came out in 1996, was released exclusively for PlayStation before being ported to other consoles and platforms in the following years.

However, PlayStation now locking the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy behind its console ecosystem does feel a bit jarring, especially when contrasted with Xbox's approach to games and console exclusivity.

Note: Aspects of this article are subjective and reflect the author's opinions.

Initial reports of Sony and Square Enix making the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy a PlayStation console exclusive come from the Washington Post. The information is further solidified by the statements made by Christian Svensson, vice president of second and third-party content ventures and strategic initiatives at Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Shedding light on the history of PlayStation and its first-party exclusive lineup, Svensson stated:

Svensson further added that Square Enix is:

While 2020's Final Fantasy 7 Remake eventually made its way to PC, it never reached other platforms, like Xbox or Nintendo. If reports are to be believed, the series probably will not make the jump to other platforms anymore.

Also, Sony's push for third-party console exclusives for PlayStation