Prepare for the arrival of Final Fantasy XVI on PC! Director Hiroshi Takai's recent comments suggest a brighter future for the franchise on PC and other platforms. Let's delve into the details of the PC port and Takai's exciting hints.
Final Fantasy XVI: Simultaneous Multi-Platform Releases on the Horizon?
Final Fantasy XVI PC Launch: September 17th
Square Enix has officially announced the PC release of the acclaimed Final Fantasy XVI, set for September 17th. This announcement carries significant weight, as Takai's statements imply a potential shift towards simultaneous releases across multiple platforms for future installments.
The PC version will be available for $49.99, with a Complete Edition at $69.99, including both story expansions: Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. A playable demo is currently available, offering a sneak peek at the prologue and an "Eikonic Challenge" combat mode. Your demo progress carries over to the full game.
In an interview with Rock Paper Shotgun, Takai highlighted the PC version's enhancements, stating, "we've increased the frame rate cap to 240fps, and you can choose from various upscaling technologies such as NVIDIA DLSS3, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS."
Final Fantasy XVI's PC debut is imminent. If you haven't already, read our console version review to understand why we consider it a "positive step forward for the series."
