We at NerdLeaks are watching a potentially intriguing development: Square Enix has allegedly signalled that a true version of Final Fantasy XV for Nintendo hardware is "under consideration". If true, this could reopen an old door for a high-profile entry in the franchise on Nintendo platforms — but take this with a pinch of salt.
What Was Reported
Shareholders Question And The Reply
According to Nintendo Life, a question was asked at Square Enix's most recent shareholders meeting about the possibility of Final Fantasy XV getting a release on the Switch. A rough translation of the company's response reportedly said a Switch version would not be "completely impossible" from a technical standpoint, and that the idea is "under consideration". These are the phrases that have been circulated and that we're flagging here as the central claims.
Existing Nintendo Presence And Prior Editions
Nintendo Life also points out that Square Enix has released multiple Final Fantasy games on Nintendo's hybrid platforms in recent years, and that a form of Final Fantasy XV has technically been available on the Switch eShop since 2018 — but this is the mobile title Pocket Edition HD, which Nintendo Life described as an "inferior version clone" and awarded six out of ten stars. The original, open-world version of Final Fantasy XV debuted on the PS4 and Xbox One in 2016, and outlets such as Push Square gave that original release an eight out of ten score.
The Source & Credibility
Rough Translation Caveat
We should be clear: the information stems from a translated account of a shareholders meeting, and that translation is described as "rough". That means the exact nuance of the response may be fuzzy — "not completely impossible" and "under consideration" are the phrases doing the heavy lifting here. As ever, a rough translation reported by Nintendo Life warrants cautious interpretation.
Track Record And Recent Moves
There is contextual weight to the claim: Square Enix has been active on Nintendo hardware recently, and Nintendo Life notes the company has been shifting more focus to the Switch 2. Examples called out by Nintendo Life include the announcement that FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster would arrive on Nintendo's new hardware in July, and a roadmap that reportedly includes XIV Online coming to the Switch 2 in August, Resonance in October, and Revelation in 2027. These moves suggest Square Enix is interested in expanding its presence on Nintendo platforms — but that doesn’t guarantee a full modern port of Final Fantasy XV.
What It Could Mean
Possible Port Or Something Else
If the translation is accurate and Square Enix genuinely has Final Fantasy XV "under consideration" for Nintendo platforms, several outcomes are possible — from a faithful port of the original game to some other iteration or re-release. Nintendo Life highlights that the only Switch eShop version currently available is the simplified Pocket Edition HD, so what fans typically mean by a Switch version is the complete, modern experience. Again, this is speculative unless Square Enix confirms a concrete plan.
Timing And Platform Signals
Per Nintendo Life, Square Enix's recent activity shows a tilt toward Nintendo's evolving hardware lineup, including the Switch 2. That suggests any future decision might favour Nintendo's newer platform. However, the rough translation reportedly referred to a "Switch" version, so the platform naming in the original exchange appears ambiguous.
Why This Matters
For fans and Nintendo owners, the idea that Final Fantasy XV might be considered for Nintendo hardware is a notable development. Square Enix bringing more of its catalogue to Nintendo platforms has already been happening, and if a proper version of Final Fantasy XV were to join that list, it would represent a higher-profile addition than the current Pocket Edition HD offering. That said, the evidence is an allegedly rough translation of a shareholders Q&A — so treat this as an intriguing possibility rather than a confirmed plan.
We're keeping an ear to the ground and will follow up if Square Enix clarifies the situation. For now, take this with a pinch of salt: it’s an exciting whisper, but an unconfirmed one.
