We at NerdLeaks have been following chatter about Final Fantasy XV and Nintendo hardware — and a new report suggests the door might be ajar, if only slightly. Take this with a pinch of salt, but Square Enix allegedly told a questioner at a shareholders meeting that a proper Nintendo release of Final Fantasy XV is “not entirely impossible,” according to Nintendo Life.
What Was Reported
Per Nintendo Life, a question was raised at Square Enix's most recent shareholders meeting about whether the company would consider a Nintendo platform version of Final Fantasy XV. The exchange — which Square Enix later provided an official translation for on its website — reportedly framed the idea as technically challenging but not out of the question.
Key Points From The Exchange
- Square Enix allegedly said it is “not entirely impossible” to replicate the exact experience of Final Fantasy XV on Nintendo hardware, per Nintendo Life.
- The company said it would “pass along” fan input to the development team as a “valuable perspective on marketing and future platform options,” according to Nintendo Life.
- Nintendo Life reports the discussion may have been about a version for the Switch 2, although initial reporting mentioned the “Switch” more generally.
The Source & Credibility
We’re relying on Nintendo Life for the details of the shareholders meeting exchange. Nintendo Life published both an original rough translation and later linked to Square Enix's official translation of the meeting, per their update. As always, we urge caution: what was described as “not entirely impossible” is a qualification, not a firm promise.
Some contextual facts from Nintendo Life that bear on credibility:
- Square Enix has released multiple Final Fantasy games on Nintendo’s hybrid platforms in recent years, according to Nintendo Life.
- Final Fantasy XV exists on the Nintendo eShop in the form of Pocket Edition HD, which Nintendo Life calls an “inferior version clone” and rated at six out of ten in their coverage.
- The original open-world Final Fantasy XV debuted on the PS4 and Xbox One, and received an eight out of ten from Push Square, per Nintendo Life.
What It Could Mean
If true, the response could signal that Square Enix is at least open to exploring ways to bring the fuller Final Fantasy XV experience to Nintendo hardware — particularly as the company appears to be shifting focus toward the Switch 2, per Nintendo Life.
Other moves Nintendo Life highlights that feed into this possibility include the announcement that FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster will arrive on Nintendo’s new hardware in July, and that XIV Online is being brought to the Switch 2 in August, followed by Resonance in October and Revelation in 2027. Taken together, these deployments suggest Square Enix is actively expanding its presence on Nintendo’s platforms — which might make a more faithful Final Fantasy XV port more feasible or attractive, if the development team deems it practical.
That said, the company explicitly called out “certain hardware constraints” when discussing faithful replication of the “exact experience” of Final Fantasy XV. So even if development interest exists, technical hurdles could still limit what a Nintendo release would deliver compared to the original console versions.
Why This Matters
Why should you care? For Nintendo owners who have only seen the pared-down Pocket Edition HD on the eShop, a faithful, complete Final Fantasy XV on Nintendo hardware would be a major expansion of available experiences — if it ever arrives. If Square Enix is truly considering it, that would continue a recent trend of bringing more of the Final Fantasy catalogue to Nintendo platforms, per Nintendo Life.
That said, take this with a pinch of salt: the language reported by Nintendo Life is tentative — “not entirely impossible” and a promise only to pass feedback along. We’ll keep watching for any concrete development announcements or confirmations from Square Enix. For now, fans can only speculate and hope that the company’s recent Nintendo activity could eventually include a proper Final Fantasy XV experience.
