Final Fantasy XVI is coming to PC on September 17th, bringing the critically acclaimed action RPG to a new audience. Director Hiroshi Takai's comments suggest a potential shift towards simultaneous multi-platform releases for future installments in the franchise.
Final Fantasy XVI's PC Debut: September 17th
Square Enix has officially announced the PC launch date for Final Fantasy XVI. The game will be available for purchase at $49.99, with a Complete Edition including both story expansions ("Echoes of the Fallen" and "The Rising Tide") priced at $69.99. A playable demo, featuring the prologue and an "Eikonic Challenge" combat mode, is currently available, with progress carrying over to the full game.
According to an interview with Rock Paper Shotgun, Director Hiroshi Takai highlighted the PC version's enhanced features, 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."
This PC release marks a significant step for the franchise. For those unfamiliar, our review of the console version highlights its positive impact on the series' overall direction. Get ready for the PC launch!
