Another Square Enix game added to Xbox Game Pass

that xbox game pass The library has been expanded to include: final fantasy 2—especially the latest remaster, which many Square Enix fans consider the definitive version of the polarizing title. The JRPG launches shortly before the Xbox Game Pass Wave 1 lineup announcement, expected in February 2026.

Since its first launch in 1988, final fantasy 2 Initially it was revised and re-released, jumping from the original Famicom/NES to WonderSwan Color. It later appeared as part of the PlayStation 1. final fantasy origins And Game Boy Advance Final Fantasy 1 and 2: Dawn of Souls. The PSP remake was released in 2007. Soon after the J2ME-based demake was released for some feature phones, but only in Japan. The game was recently reviewed as part of a series of well-received games. Final Fantasy Pixel Remastered A collection spanning the first six entries in the franchise.

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latest version final fantasy 2 Starting today, February 3rd, it will be available to Xbox Game Pass users on all tiers except the entry-level XGP Essential. It is the third title to join Microsoft's subscription catalog this month and the 21st this year. Arrived in less than a month Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remastered was added to Xbox Game Pass on January 8th. In this context, it seems likely that the service will continue to receive one remaster per month until the entire Square Enix collection is part of the library.

All Square Enix JRPGs currently available on Xbox Game Pass

Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remastered
Final Fantasy 2 Pixel Remastered
legend of mana
Trial of Mana
Vision of Mana

Some fans have been ranking them for a long time. final fantasy 2 It's one of the weakest entries from the franchise's early, pre-3D era. This reputation is largely due to its unique progression system, which replaces traditional leveling with a less intuitive, usage-based stat growth mechanism. The system encourages repetitive behavior and can lead to uneven character development without careful management. Although the game remains polarizing, the consensus among the Square Enix fandom is this: pixel remaster This is the final version due to extensive rebalancing changes including a modern UI and various quality of life improvements.

Stay tuned for more Game Pass news today

Microsoft's subscription service launched in February 2026, adding three new titles in a matter of days. One of them was an unexpected launch. Like a Dragon: Yakuza Pirates of Hawaii It quietly appeared in the Xbox Game Pass library on February 2nd. Shadowdrop came after the addition of the Eccentric Russian Nun adventure. indica Earlier the same day. The next launch isn't scheduled until February 5, but Microsoft may share more Game Pass news sooner. Based on the typical monthly announcement pattern, this month's Wave 1 lineup will likely be officially revealed around 10am ET this afternoon.

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Xbox Game Pass coming soon with release date confirmed

date	game	Game Pass Tier	platform	memo
February 3rd	final fantasy 2	Ultimate, Premium, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S
February 5th	duress	Ultimate, PC	PC	Game Preview; Released on the first day.
February 13th	High on Life 2	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Released on the first day.
February 26	Towerborn	premium	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	1.0 release on day one. Available in Game Preview for XGP Ultimate and PC GP starting April 2025.
March 12th	replaced	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Released on the first day.
March 26	nova roma	Ultimate, PC	PC	Released on the first day.
May 19th	Forza Horizon 6	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Released on the first day.

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