Final Fantasy XVI Arrives on PC

Final Fantasy XVI is finally arriving on PC this year, and Director Hiroshi Takai has hinted at a brighter future for the franchise on PC and other platforms. Let's delve into the details of the PC port and Takai's exciting comments.

Final Fantasy XVI's PC Debut and Future Multi-Platform Releases

Final Fantasy XVI Launches on PC September 17th

Square Enix has officially announced the highly anticipated PC release of Final Fantasy XVI on September 17th. This announcement also carries a positive message regarding the franchise's future on PC, with the director suggesting the possibility of simultaneous multi-platform releases for future titles.

The PC version of Final Fantasy XVI will be available for $49.99, while the Complete Edition, including the "Echoes of the Fallen" and "The Rising Tide" story expansions, will be priced at $69.99. To build anticipation, a playable demo is now accessible, offering a preview of the prologue and a combat-focused "Eikonic Challenge" mode. Progress from the demo carries over to the full game.

In an interview with Rock Paper Shotgun, FFXVI Director Hiroshi Takai revealed that the PC version boasts a "frame rate cap increased to 240fps, and offers a selection of upscaling technologies such as NVIDIA DLSS3, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS."

The PC release of Final Fantasy XVI is imminent. If you haven't already, read our review of the console version to understand why we consider it a significant step forward for the series.