PC gamers have long awaited the arrival of Final Fantasy XVI on their platform of choice, and the wait is finally over with the game scheduled to launch on September 17. Originally planned for PC during development, the decision was made to make it a PlayStation 5 exclusive, which was released in June 2023. Since then, the game has seen the introduction of two paid DLC episodes along with multiple patches aimed at improving accessibility, particularly with camera controls.
An exciting new trailer titled “Deliverance” was released alongside the announcement, showcasing some of the intense action players can expect as they battle Eikons and other foes throughout the game. The DLC content will be available for purchase upon release for those opting to play on PC. The base game is priced at $49.99, while the Complete Edition, which includes both DLCs – The Rising Tides and Echoes of the Fallen, can be purchased for $69.99.
Reports from reputable leaker NateDrake on ResetEra forums suggest that Final Fantasy XVI may also make its way to Xbox in the future, as developers have expressed their desire for the game to reach as wide an audience as possible.
Despite expectations of hefty system requirements, the specifications for Final Fantasy XVI are surprisingly manageable. The game size, however, stands at a sizable 170 GB. Below are the minimum and recommended specifications for playing the game:
| MINIMUM: | RECOMMENDED: |
| OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit | OS: Windows® 10/1164-bit |
| Processor: AMD RyzenTM 5 1600 / Intel® Core™ i5- 8400 | Processor: AMD RyzenTM 5700X / Intel@ CoreTMi7- 10700 |
| Memory: 16 GB RAM | Memory: 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 | Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT/NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 2080 |
| DirectX: Version 12 | DirectX: Version 12 |
| Storage: 170 GB available space | Storage: 170 GB available space |
| Additional Notes: 30FPS at 720p expected. SSDÂ required. VRAM 8GB or above. | Additional Notes: 60FPS at 1080p expected. SSDÂ required. VRAM 8GB or above. |
A demo of Final Fantasy XVI is currently available on Steam for players to try out and experience a taste of the game before its official release. Once the demo is completed, fans will have to wait until September 14 for the full version to become accessible.
For anyone interested in a review of Final Fantasy XVI, be sure to read Kai’s take on the latest installment in the iconic RPG series.
