Final Fantasy XVI’s long-awaited PC port gets a release date, and a playable demo that’s available RIGHT NOW

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What you need to know

  • Square Enix has announced that the PC port for Final Fantasy XVI will be released on September 17, 2024 and that it will be available to buy on Steam and Epic Games Store.
  • In addition, Square Enix also announced a Complete Edition of Final Fantasy XVI, which will bundle together the game with its DLC expansions, and a playable demo that’s now available for download via Steam and Epic Games Store.
  • Final Fantasy XVI is the sixteenth mainline entry in the Final Fantasy series and it is an action-RPG that has players travel a war-torn on a quest of revenge to destroy the Dark Eikon Ifrit.

As a long-time fan of the Final Fantasy series who has been left out in the cold due to my lack of a PlayStation 5, I can barely contain my excitement for the upcoming PC port of Final Fantasy XVI! I’ve missed out on so many epic adventures and breathtaking battles, but now, at long last, I will finally get to experience it all on my trusty gaming rig.

After much anticipation, Square Enix has officially set the release date for the PC version of Final Fantasy XVI, as revealed in a fresh gameplay trailer, approximately one year following its initial announcement at Pax West 2023. Mark your calendars for September 17, 2024, when you can dive into Final Fantasy XVI on your PC!

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Apart from revealing the game’s launch date, Square Enix has additionally disclosed that a playable demo showcasing the initial acts of Final Fantasy XVI is accessible for download on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. This allows gamers to sample the game’s action-RPG style in advance.

In addition to this, Square Enix declares that the Full Version of Final Fantasy XVI will debut simultaneously across all platforms along with its PC release. This Complete Edition will encompass the core game as well as its DLC add-ons, ‘Echoes of the Fallen’ and ‘The Rising Tide’, all in a single comprehensive bundle.

At long last, I will finally get to experience the grand spectacle of Final Fantasy XVI on PC

At the time of its release on PlayStation 5 in 2023, Final Fantasy XVI garnered widespread acclaim from both critics and enthusiasts due to its gripping narrative with a dark theme, intricate character development, thrilling battle system, captivating soundtrack, and heart-racing boss encounters.

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Unfortunately, I missed playing Final Fantasy XVI when it initially released because I don’t own a PlayStation 5. However, with its upcoming PC release, I will finally have an opportunity to play this game and determine if it has the potential to rank among the best PC games in the Final Fantasy series.

Given that the PC version of Final Fantasy XVI is now fully developed and set for release, a logical question arises: Is an Xbox edition of Final Fantasy XVI forthcoming? It’s quite likely considering Square Enix has pledged to launch more games on Xbox, and Naoki Yoshida (also known as Yoshi-P), the game’s producer, has suggested that a port to other platforms might be in the works following the completion of the PC version.

As a game analyst, I can’t predict with absolute certainty, but at this moment, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that Final Fantasy XVI may potentially make its way onto Xbox platforms down the line. Only time will tell.

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2024-08-19 20:39