“Final Fantasy 16” is finally coming to PC more than a year after its release exclusively on PS5. Publisher Square Enix announced on Monday that the latest numbered entry in the Final Fantasy series will launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 17. Both services are offering free demos of the action RPG, and the game is available for pre-order now.
Final Fantasy XVI PC release date announced
Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy XVI will be available on PC in both a standard edition (which includes the base game) and a full edition (which bundles the DLC chapters “Echoes of the Fallen” and “The Rising Tide” at a discount). Players can also purchase both expansion packs individually at launch, or get an expansion pack pass that includes both story chapters.
Pre-ordering the game will reward players with in-game items. The standard version of the game is priced at Rs. 3,499 while the full version is priced at Rs 3,499. 4,799.
A free trial version of Final Fantasy XVI is now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The PC demo follows the game’s prologue, set in protagonist Clive’s adolescence, just like the PS5 demo. Square Enix confirmed that the demo’s save data will be carried over to the full game at launch. The demo contains over two hours of content and also comes with an “Eikon Challenge” mode that allows players to engage in Eikon battles and expand access to Eikon’s abilities.
Final Fantasy XVI launches as a PS5 exclusive on June 22, 2023. The game introduces a new standalone story in the Final Fantasy universe, charting the journey of protagonist Clive. The game is set in the fantasy world of Valistea, where multiple kingdoms conflict with each other for control of the powerful Mother Crystal.
Two major expansion packs, Echoes of the Fallen and Rising Tide, add new story, boss battles, side quests, weapons, accessories, level caps, and more to the base game. Final Fantasy XVI will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 17th.
