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Final Fantasy XVI Flops on Xbox with 22,000 Sales

6/17/2025

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Final Fantasy XVI's debut on Xbox Series X|S has been disappointing, with only 22,000 copies sold in its first week, failing to make the top 400 most-played games. This starkly contrasts with the 3 million sales on PS5, prompting Square Enix to rethink its approach to reignite passion for the beloved franchise.

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Final Fantasy XVI's debut on Xbox Series X|S has been disappointing, with only 22,000 copies sold in its first week, failing to make the top 400 most-played games. This starkly contrasts with the 3 million sales on PS5, prompting Square Enix to rethink its approach to reignite passion for the beloved franchise.