Final Fantasy 16 Coming to PC Next Month

Author: Evelyn Feb 19,2025

Final Fantasy 16 PC Release

Final Fantasy XVI is coming to PC on September 17th, marking a significant step for the franchise. Director Hiroshi Takai's recent comments suggest a potential shift towards simultaneous multi-platform releases in the future. Let's delve into the details of the PC port and Takai's promising statements.

Final Fantasy XVI's PC Debut and Future Implications

Square Enix has officially announced the PC launch of the acclaimed Final Fantasy XVI on September 17th. This announcement carries a positive message for PC gamers, with Takai hinting at the possibility of future titles launching concurrently across multiple platforms.

The PC version will be available for $49.99, while a Complete Edition, including the "Echoes of the Fallen" and "The Rising Tide" expansions, will be priced at $69.99. A playable demo is currently accessible, allowing players to experience the prologue and a dedicated combat challenge, "Eikonic Challenge." Progress from the demo carries over to the full game.

In an interview with Rock Paper Shotgun, Takai highlighted the PC version's enhanced capabilities, stating that "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."

The PC release is imminent. For those unfamiliar with the game, our review of the console version provides insight into why we consider it a "good step in the right direction for the series overall."