Final Fantasy XVI launches on PC next month, pre-orders and demo available now
Final Fantasy XVI is finally coming to PC, just over a year after it launched exclusively on PS5. The latest numbered entry in the Final Fantasy series will launch on September 17 on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, publisher Square Enix announced Monday. A free demo of the action-RPG is available on both services, and pre-orders for the game are live now.
Final Fantasy XVI PC Launch Date Announced
Square Enix confirmed that Final Fantasy XVI will be available on PC in a Standard Edition, which includes the base game, and a Complete Edition, which bundles DLC chapters “Echoes of the Fallen” and “The Rising Tide” for a discounted price. Players can also purchase the two expansions separately at launch, or get the Expansion Pass, which includes both story chapters.
By pre-ordering the game, players will get in-game items as rewards. The Standard Edition of the game costs Rs. 3,499 while the Complete Edition costs Rs. 4,799.
A free-to-play demo for Final Fantasy XVI is available now on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. The PC demo features the game’s opening prologue section, set during protagonist Clive’s adolescence, much like the PS5 version of the demo. Square Enix has confirmed that save data from the demo will carry over to the full game at launch. The demo, which features over two hours of content, also includes the “Eikonic Challenge” mode, which allows players to compete in Eikon battles with expanded access to Eikonic Abilities.
Final Fantasy XVI was released exclusively for PS5 on June 22, 2023. The game introduces a new, standalone story in the Final Fantasy universe, chronicling the journey of protagonist Clive. The game is set in the fantasy world of Valisthea, where multiple kingdoms conflict over control of powerful Mothercrystals.
The two major expansions, “Echoes of the Fallen” and “The Rising Tide,” add a new story, boss fights, side quests, weapons, accessories, level cap and more to the base game. Final Fantasy XVI launches on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 17.
