Final Fantasy 16 PC Release Imminent

Final Fantasy XVI is coming to PC on September 17th, bringing the critically acclaimed action RPG to a new audience. Director Hiroshi Takai's recent comments suggest a brighter future for the franchise on PC and other platforms, hinting at the possibility of simultaneous multi-platform releases for future titles.

Final Fantasy XVI's PC Debut

Square Enix has officially announced the PC launch date of September 17th. The game will be available for $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 is currently available, allowing players to experience 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, Director 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."

The PC release of Final Fantasy XVI is imminent. For those unfamiliar with the game, a review of the console version reveals its significance as a "good step in the right direction for the series overall."