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Action RPG
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
Released
June 22, 2023
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Square Enix
Publisher(s)
Square Enix
Engine
Proprietary Engine
Franchise
Final Fantasy

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An epic dark fantasy world where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them.
This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the dominant of the Phoenix. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.

Genre(s)
Action RPG
Final Fantasy 16: What Carries Over in New Game Plus Mode?
Final Fantasy 16 Producer Hints At DLC For Fan-Favorite Character

Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida reveals which supporting character he would like to further explore in a hypothetical future DLC.

A screenshot of Clive, Cid, Jill, and Torgal approaching a glowing blue Mothercrystal in Final Fantasy 16.
Final Fantasy 16 Producer Hints At Possible DLC

Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida suggests that DLC could be already planned following the main game's positive reception and fan feedback.

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Final Fantasy Franchise Passes Impressive Sales Milestone

The Final Fantasy franchise passes an impressive sales milestone following the release of Final Fantasy 16 for the PS5.

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Final Fantasy 16 Sales Have Fallen Off a Cliff in at Least One Region

Final Fantasy 16's sales fall dramatically in at least one region a week after the highly-anticipated game's launch.

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Final Fantasy 16 1.03 Update Adds Helpful Feature Following Player Complaints

Square Enix releases Final Fantasy 16's 1.03 update just two weeks after the game launched to address some concerns players had with the game.

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Final Fantasy 16 Breaks All-Time PS5 Sales Record

Final Fantasy 16, the latest RPG in the franchise, breaks an all-time PlayStation 5 sales record less than two weeks after launch.

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Final Fantasy 16 Motion Blur is Making People Sick

Various reports indicate that Final Fantasy 16's motion blur feature, which cannot be turned off in the game settings, is making players sick.

A screenshot of Clive Rosefild from Final Fantasy 6, with Final Fantasy 9's Vivi inserted alongside him.
Final Fantasy 16 Fans Spot Grim FF 9 Easter Egg

Final Fantasy 16 fans spot a morbid nod to one of Final Fantasy 9's most popular characters hidden in the gritty world of Valisthea.

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Final Fantasy 16 Intro Was Inspired by the Very First Game

The intro of Square Enix's Final Fantasy 16 was inspired by the very first entry in the long-running RPG franchise.

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Final Fantasy 16 is Being Review Bombed

The recently-released and critically-acclaimed Final Fantasy 16 is being review-bombed as some users try to drive down its overall score.

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Final Fantasy 16 May Be Overheating Some PS5s

Some PS5 gamers experience issues with their consoles overheating during boss fights in the new Final Fantasy 16.

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Final Fantasy 16 Clive VA Reveals the Massive Size of the Game's Script

The Japanese voice actor for Clive in Final Fantasy 16 reveals an image showing the absolutely monstrous size of the game's script.

A screenshot of Final Fantasy 16's Ifrit with a cat's face placed on top.
Funny Final Fantasy 16 Ad Replaces Eikons With Cats

A new Final Fantasy 16 puts an adorable spin on the fearsome Eikons by replacing them with cute, fluffy cats playing in a cardboard Valisthea.

A screenshot of Final Fantasy 16 protagonist Clive Rosfield.
Final Fantasy 16 Spoilers Are Hitting The Internet

With less than a week before Final Fantasy 16's official launch, spoilers for the game's dark medieval plot are already hitting the internet.