Tag Archives: Final Fantasy 16

Final Fantasy 16 has been returning to the headlines recently. We already know that the PC version of the game is making good progress and is on track to release this year. Taking a step back and looking at the current version of the game though, Square Enix reckons that …

Final Fantasy 16 is heading to PC this year. While Square Enix has not given an official release date yet, recent updates from the development team have hinted at the PC version being very far along in development. Now, it seems that a demo might be just around the corner.  …

While Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is making all the headlines at the moment, which would make it easy to forget that Final Fantasy 16 launched just under a year ago. Like Rebirth, Final Fantasy 16 launched as a PS5 exclusive, but a PC version has already been confirmed and now, …

We've known for a while now that Square Enix is planning to bring Final Fantasy 16 to PC but we've had little news on the progress of this new version. That is finally changing this week, with the studio confirming that Final Fantasy 16 is now in development for PC, and the game is set to get a couple of DLCs too. 

Just a couple of weeks ago, Square Enix issued a statement saying that Final Fantasy 16 launch sales were “extremely strong” after reports that sales took a nosedive in Japan just one week from release. Now, as part of the publisher's latest earnings report, the company has stated that the …

Square Enix has a reputation for very high sales targets for its biggest titles, so when we got word that Final Fantasy 16 sales had taken a dramatic week-two dip in Japan, many believed the game would also fall below Square Enix's usually lofty expectations. As it turns out, Square …

Final Fantasy 16 officially launched for PS5 last month, getting off to a quick start with over 3.5 million PS5 copies sold. Now, Square Enix begins work on the PC version of the game, but alongside that, the developers are also exploring ideas for DLC.  In an interview with the …

Final Fantasy 16 is now officially out for PS5 owners and the countdown to the PC version has officially begun. Following the PS5 launch, producer, Naoki Yoshida, reminded fans that the PC version is indeed on the way.  Speaking on a Square Enix live stream, Yoshida explained that the PC …

While at first Square Enix confidently claimed that there would be no day-one patch for Final Fantasy 16, the company has now had to walk back those comments following the release of the game's demo.  The Final Fantasy 16 demo has been out for over a week now, offering up …

Back when Kingdom Hearts 3 came out, physical copies of the game ended up in the wild a couple of weeks before release. Now, the same thing is happening with Final Fantasy 16, so be wary of spoilers.  Physical copies of Final Fantasy 16 are already making their way into …

Last generation with Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts 3, Square Enix made a pretty big deal of supporting both PlayStation and Xbox consoles at launch. Fast forward a few years and now, Sony seems to have mainline Final Fantasy games on lockdown for PlayStation. In a recent interview, Square Enix explained its exclusivity approach, claiming to have contacted all platform holders at the start of development to get their 'offers'.

We're just one month away from the launch of Final Fantasy 16. Today, first-impressions pieces went live from select media outlets based on a recent hands-on demo. Now, Sony has confirmed that we'll get to try the game out for ourselves soon ahead of launch.  Final Fantasy 16 will be …

Back in April, it was rumoured that Sony would be going live early with its PlayStation Showcase, aiming to make its big announcements ahead of Summer Game Fest in June. Now, Sony has made this official, with the next PlayStation Showcase being announced for next week.  The PlayStation Showcase will …

Last night, Sony went live with its latest State of Play stream, focused entirely on Final Fantasy 16. Producer, Naoki Yoshida, presented the stream, giving us a great look at everything from combat and exploration to companion pets.  The stream is roughly 25 minutes long, so there are plenty of …

At this point, Final Fantasy 16 has gone gold and is well on its way towards its June release date. With the game now complete, it is time for Square Enix and Sony to give us another look at the next major game in the franchise.  State of Play will …

Square Enix has been hard at work on Final Fantasy 16 for years now and fans have been patiently waiting for the game's launch. While delays are typical for major games nowadays, it looks like we won't have to worry about that with Final Fantasy 16, as the game has …

As excited as many of us were to see Final Fantasy 16 announced, the game being exclusive to PlayStation 5 withered that excitement for many. Fortunately, the game has been confirmed for PC, but it will be arriving significantly later than the console version...

Square Enix has been releasing big trailers for Final Fantasy 16 all year and it seems we're about to get another one soon. This week, The Game Awards confirmed that Final Fantasy 16 Producer, Naoki Yoshida, will be at the show to give a ‘very special live presentation'.  Final Fantasy …

Since its initial announcement, we've known that Final Fantasy 16 is set to be a PS5 exclusive, at least for a certain period of time. The latest trailer of the game has revealed how long we'll be waiting before seeing the game on other platforms.  A note in the latest …

We've been hearing that Final Fantasy 16 is in good shape for quite some time now. Earlier this year, Square Enix confirmed that the game is on track to release in the summer of 2023. Now, Final Fantasy 16 producer, Naoki Yoshida, has added that the game is in the …

Turn-based combat used to be a staple of the Final Fantasy series, but with Final Fantasy XIV and the Final Fantasy VII Remake, Square Enix chose to move towards a flashier action combat system. Final Fantasy 16 will continue this tradition, in part to win over a younger audience.  As …

We're expecting Final Fantasy 16 release date news any day now as part of Square Enix's on-going Final Fantasy 35th anniversary celebrations. We should be seeing more of the game within the next few months, as development is in “the final stages”. Currently, Square Enix has a clothing line collaboration …

Ever since its announcement last year, there has been a lot of talk around Final Fantasy 16 and just how far along in development it is. While we had to wait many, many years for Final Fantasy XV after its initial announcement, Square Enix is looking to go from announcement …

Final Fantasy 16 was announced last year as part of a PlayStation 5 showcase and since then, we've heard that the game is quite far into development and could release in 2022. With that in mind, there has been some expectation that we'll see some gameplay footage some time this …

Earlier this year, Square Enix officially announced Final Fantasy 16 for the PS5. The trailer was quite meaty and recent industry talk has suggested that it is closer to release than many expect. Now, the Official PlayStation Magazine may have given the launch window away. The next issue of the …

We recently heard that Final Fantasy XVI's development might be further along than expected. Now, it appears that Square Enix is confirming just that, with a new recruitment page indicating that a good chunk of the game is already finished.  As spotted by Games Talk, a new recruitment page has …

Earlier this month, Square Enix officially announced Final Fantasy 16, complete with what appeared to be a very meaty trailer. Not only did we see cinematic story elements, but there was also gameplay backed in. Now, reports indicate that the full game is coming sooner than expected.  Speaking on the …