Summary
- Final Fantasy 16's PC release date is September 17.
- Final Fantasy 16 earned critical acclaim on PS5.
- PC gamers will have the chance to play the complete FF16 experience at launch.
Tuesday, September 17 will be a big day for PC gamers, as that's when Final Fantasy 16 finally launches for the platform. Final Fantasy 16 was originally released in 2023 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. At the time, Final Fantasy 16 earned a great deal of acclaim, and wound up one of the highest-rated new releases of the year.
Unfortunately, Final Fantasy 16's PS5 exclusivity has kept gamers on other platforms from seeing what all the hype was about. In turn, this has limited Final Fantasy 16's sales potential, restricting it only to PS5 gamers. That will all change soon as Final Fantasy 16's long-awaited PC debut is right around the corner.
The Price of Final Fantasy 16's PC Port is Encouraging
The franchise's latest mainline installment, Final Fantasy 16, sadly continues the trend of delayed launch on PC, but at a reduced price.
The Final Fantasy 16 PC release date is set for Tuesday, September 17. Final Fantasy fans on PC can look forward to experiencing Clive Rosfield's journey for the first time, comprised of jaw-dropping boss fights, a flashy combat system, and gorgeous, top-of-the-line graphics. Final Fantasy 16's PC debut will be one step closer to PC gamers having access to all the main series Final Fantasy games, though they are still missing out on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for now. However, if Final Fantasy 7 Remake's PC port is any indication, it's only a matter of time before FF7 Rebirth makes the jump from PS5 to PC as well.
When is the Final Fantasy 16 PC Release Date?
- Tuesday, September 17
Final Fantasy 16 reviews were hugely positive, with the game earning an impressive 88 overall rating by the time it was all said and done. While there's always a chance that the PC version of FF16 could have some unforeseen technical issues that the PS5 release avoided, chances are good that it will be just as well-received on PC as it was on PlayStation.
Of course, those playing Final Fantasy 16 on PC can expect some platform-specific features that could even give their version of the game the edge over its PS5 counterpart. Fans can expect Final Fantasy 16 on PC to support ultrawide displays, higher frame rates for rigs that can handle it, and mouse and keyboard controls. PC gamers also have the option of picking up the Complete Edition of the game, which includes the base adventure as well as the two DLC packs that came to PS5 post-launch: Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. FF fans wanting the complete experience out of the game should definitely consider picking up the Complete Edition once Final Fantasy 16 comes to PC on September 17.
Final Fantasy 16
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OpenCritic Reviews
- 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.
