The game was released on February 21, 2025, and nearly a year later it became available through the subscription. It received an average rating of 81% on Metacritic.
Final Fantasy II is also now available in Game Pass on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and in the cloud via Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. This is a classic game with updated graphics from the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series. Microsoft is adding the series installments in stages: the first part appeared in the service earlier, and now the second one has been added.
This approach allows players to experience the legendary series gradually, discovering iconic titles for themselves.