Developed by Creative Business Unit III and published by Square Enix, Final Fantasy XVI is set in a medieval fantasy world in which players assume the role of the protagonist, Clive Rosfield. This sixteenth installment in the Final Fantasy video game series will be available exclusively for Sony’s PlayStation 5. We tell you all about this highly anticipated future game.
When will Final Fantasy XVI be released and where can I pre-order it?
For this sixteenth work, Square Enix has decided to make this game exclusive for Sony’s PlayStation 5, but a PC edition is currently being discussed. On the other hand, there are no signs of porting to Xbox Series X|S. For those wondering why such a choice was made, Naoki Yoshida, the Japanese video game producer, director and designer working for Square Enix, said in a series of interviews that the PlayStation teams are actively involved in the game’s development were and Sony also done a lot on the advertising and marketing side.
Regarding the possible PC release, Naoki Yoshida explained that FF16 will have a 6-month exclusivity period on the PS5, but we will certainly have to wait longer for the game to appear on PC. Final Fantasy XVI will be released on PS5 on June 22, but the game is already available for pre-order on the Amazon website. As a little bonus, you’ll receive an Amazon Exclusive Steelbook when you order your game.
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Is there a special edition of the game?
Like all decent future blockbusters, Final Fantasy XVI will be released in different versions. The first is the “Deluxe Edition” which includes the game of the Standard Edition and the two collectibles, namely the unreleased Clive Rosfield SteelBook Case and the Cloth Valisthea World Map; Pre-ordering the game will also grant you Valiant Heart (in-game weapon) and Cait Sith’s Talisman (in-game gear).
Square Enix also has a Collector’s Edition planned, available directly from the publisher’s store. The box contains the Standard Edition game, a Collector’s Box (Premium Statue – Phoenix vs. Ifrit, Pen Set, Unreleased Clive Rosfield Steelbook Case and Cloth Valisthea World Map) and in-game items. Deluxe are also offered you bonuses in case of pre-order.
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