Final Fantasy 16 has got off to a great start on PC. The game has launched to a very positive reception from Steam gamers and has even risen up to be the fourth most concurrently played game in Square Enix's catalogue on Steam, beating out the likes of Kingdom Hearts, …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16, Dead Rising Deluxe and Frostpunk 2 join GeForce Now
This week's GeForce Now update has arrived, with a couple of the biggest PC releases of the year getting swift support, including the likes of Frost Punk 2 and Final Fantasy XVI. The headlining game in this week's update is none other than Final Fantasy 16, which launched on PC …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 director asks fans to resist making ‘inappropriate’ mods
Final Fantasy 16 is now officially available on PC and fans are already swiftly thinking about the modding potential for the game now that it has been freed from the console walled garden. The game's director, Hiroshi Takai, has just one request of modders – don't dive into ‘inappropriate' territory. …
Read More »Nvidia rolls out Game Ready driver for Final Fantasy 16 & God of War: Ragnarök on PC
There are more than a few major games landing on PC for the first time in the week ahead. For starters, we're getting the long-awaited sequel to strategy-survival hit, Frostpunk. On top of that, two major PS5 exclusives are coming to PC for the first time, including God of War: …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 PC demo available now, full release in September
Earlier this month, an Nvidia graphics driver shipped with a profile in place for the yet-to-be-announced PC version of Final Fantasy 16. Now, just one day ahead of Gamescom, Square Enix has finally showcased the PC version of the game, with a demo freely available as of today, and a …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 reportedly heading to Xbox as well as PC
We already know that Final Fantasy 16 is due to hit PC soon, but it turns out an Xbox version may also be on the way. While Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth both achieved high praise from players, due to both titles being PS5 exclusive, Square Enix …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16’s long-awaited PC version uncovered in latest Nvidia drivers
Nvidia rolled out its latest Game Ready driver this week, introducing additional game optimisation profiles, and bug fixes. It would seem that the most exciting addition was hidden from view, as the latest drivers contain a profile for the upcoming PC version of Final Fantasy 16.
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 succeeded in bringing the series to younger players
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 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 PC version almost finished and there will be a free demo
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. …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16’s PC version is in ‘final stages’, system requirements will be high
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, …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 is finally heading to PC, DLC is in the works too
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.
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 didn’t meet ‘high-end’ sales expectations
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 …
Read More »Square Enix says Final Fantasy 16 sales have been “extremely strong”
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 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 devs are exploring ideas for DLC
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 …
Read More »Square Enix is now working on optimising the PC version of Final Fantasy 16
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 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 will be getting a day-one patch after all
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 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 leaks ramp up as early physical copies arrive
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 …
Read More »Square Enix says it approached all major platforms for ‘offers’ for Final Fantasy 16
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'.
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 will be getting a multi-hour long demo
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 …
Read More »Sony announces PlayStation Showcase for next week
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 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 fully detailed in 25-minute gameplay showcase
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 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 gameplay will be revealed in State of Play stream this week
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 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 has gone gold
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 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 is exclusive to PS5 for six months, but PC version will take longer
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...
Read More »We’re probably getting a Final Fantasy 16 trailer and release date at The Game Awards
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 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 will be a PS5 exclusive for at least six months
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 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 development is in ‘the home stretch’
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 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 producer explains move away from turn-based combat
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 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 is in ‘the final stages’ of development
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 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 is nearing completion, ‘just a few’ quality improvements left
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 …
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