yeah, basically this. even if FF15 is not ported, this level of tinkering will probably lead to something like KH3 coming to the switch.

Pretty much, I think it's more to get to grips with it for future games rather than bring XV to the platform.

lol, totally called this right down to Square-Enix using the UE4 engine instead of the standard Luminous one.

Final Fantasy being away from Nintendo consoles for 23 years is absurd. It's time for that to end regardless of what XV itself is. 

Why not release all the better ones instead...hell even 13 was better then 15 for me and I only played 13 once to the end(wich I struggled with) 15 I couldnt even finish.

If 15 comes, others likely come with it down the line. 

It way overdue that VII, VIII, and IX should be on a Nintendo system for starters, it's kind of ridiculous actually. 

FFXV is on my wishlist so I might get a Switch version assuming it's not a complete mess.

Squeenix looking for a way to port this game to the Switch could be good news for the platform irregardless if you want the game or not, as it might pave way for other games. On the other hand the Secret of Mana remake, which is far below FFXV from a technical standpoint, isn't coming to the Switch so this could also mean absolutely nothing.

I want a FFVI please T-T
I thought that V and VI were going to release on 3DS :(

No game should ever be ported because the people who wanted them have played them, right?

I'll just say this on the topic. I think that, people who are saying we should just get new games(KH3), old games(Final Fantasy collection?) or exclusives(Side games) are missing the point...

It's not about this game being Square's main contribution to Switch. It's not about Square Enix just cashing in a metaphorical loan to Nintendo. It's about advertising and showing that these kind of games CAN be on Switch. Consumers in Japan will take even more note to a Switch that has Splatoon, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, AND a mainline Final Fantasy. And western consumers, while the majority might still be casual, most likely still have somewhat of a grasp of technology and graphical potential. Seeing a game like Final Fantasy XV, even with worse graphics, will probably impress them.

To say that this should not be Square's contribution is missing the point I feel. Do we honestly believe that Square is working their ass off for this game but not Kingdom Hearts 3/Final Fantasy 7 Remake? Even if both of those games have some kind of deal with Playstation, it is very likely they'll come to Switch and will be complete products to boot. We already know about Dragon Quest, and while I am a bit worried that later release dates for these games will impact their reach and influence, there is NO alternative to them in the portable scene. In a year or two's time, Switch will be the Squeenix machine, with titles like Final Fantasy XV, Dragon Quest 11, Project Octopath Traveler, and if they're even released by then Kingdom Hearts 3 and FF7 Remake. 

No, this is being commented on for a specific reason. Not because it's their main contribution, but because it's their hardest contribution.

If they are porting it and going to trouble of changing the engine, they may as well add some more content to the game IMO. That would give it a better chance of selling.