Final Fantasy XVI is finally arriving on PC this year, and Director Hiroshi Takai has hinted at a brighter future for the franchise on multiple platforms. This article delves into the PC port and Takai's exciting comments.
Final Fantasy XVI's PC Debut: September 17th
Square Enix has officially announced the PC launch of the acclaimed Final Fantasy XVI on September 17th. This announcement carries a positive message regarding the franchise's future PC presence, with the director suggesting the potential for simultaneous multi-platform releases for upcoming titles.
The PC version will be available for $49.99, while a Complete Edition, including both story expansions, Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide, will cost $69.99. A playable demo is currently available, offering a preview of the prologue and an "Eikonic Challenge" combat mode. Progress from the demo carries over to the full game.
In an interview with Rock Paper Shotgun, Director Hiroshi Takai highlighted the PC version's enhanced capabilities: "We've increased the frame rate cap to 240fps, and you can choose from various upscaling technologies such as NVIDIA DLSS3, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS."
Final Fantasy XVI's PC release is imminent. For those unfamiliar, our console version review reveals why we consider it a significant step forward for the series.
