Final Fantasy XVI is poised for its highly anticipated PC launch, arriving this September, bringing with it a potential shift in the franchise's cross-platform release strategy. Director Hiroshi Takai's recent comments suggest exciting possibilities for future installments. Let's delve into the details.
Final Fantasy XVI's PC Debut: September 17th
Square Enix has officially confirmed the PC release of Final Fantasy XVI on September 17th. This announcement carries significant weight, as Takai's statements hint at a future where new Final Fantasy titles could launch simultaneously across multiple platforms, a significant departure from past practices.
The PC version will be available for purchase at $49.99, with a Complete Edition priced at $69.99, encompassing both story expansions: Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. A playable demo is currently accessible, providing a sneak peek at the prologue and a challenging "Eikonic Challenge" combat mode. Progress from the demo carries over to the full game.
In an interview with Rock Paper Shotgun, Takai highlighted the PC version's enhanced capabilities, 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."
With the PC release imminent, now is the perfect time to revisit our console version review, which lauded the game as a "good step in the right direction for the series overall."
