After waves of rumours that Final Fantasy XVI would be breaking away from its PS5 exclusivity and heading to other platforms, Square Enix has confirmed that it will release on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store this September at $49,99. A free demo is also available to try right now.
Final Fantasy XVI originally released on PS5 in June 2023, receiving critical acclaim before going on to be nominated in several categories at 2023’s The Game Awards. Unlike previous Final Fantasy games, the sixteenth mainline installment takes a decidedly different approach with more mature storytelling inspired by the likes of Game of Thrones and stylish, action-heavy combat.
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XVI will finally hit PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on 17 September 2024 for only $49,99, which is surprising considering the game initially launched on PS5 for $69,99 (or locally, around R1,499). Free demos are available to try on each platform if you’re still on the fence about picking it up or want to see if your PC can run it.
Unfortunately, Square Enix hasn’t revealed when the game might be available on Xbox Series X/S. Reports surfaced last week claiming that an Xbox version was still on its way. It seems like Xbox players will have to wait a little longer.
The synopsis for Final Fantasy XVI reads:
“Final Fantasy XVI reimagines the series’ iconic summons as Eikons. These deadly creatures are housed within Dominants, men and women who inherit their immense power at birth – whether they like it or not. Eikons are the most powerful beings in Valisthea, a land where six powerful realms have emerged thanks to the power of the Mothercrystals. The aether provided by these towering mountains of crystal powers the magicks that have allowed these nations to thrive for many years — but now a mysterious Blight threatens to disrupt their uneasy alliance. Play as Clive Rosfield, First Shield of Rosaria and guardian of his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Eikon Phoenix, in this epic action RPG from a team of Final Fantasy veterans.”
Source: Square Enix
