Final Fantasy XVI's PC arrival is imminent, slated for September 17th, and Director Hiroshi Takai suggests a brighter, multi-platform future for the franchise. This article delves into the PC port details and Takai's insightful comments.
Final Fantasy XVI: A Simultaneous Multi-Platform Future?
Square Enix has officially confirmed the PC launch of the acclaimed Final Fantasy XVI on September 17th. This announcement carries significant weight, with Takai hinting at the potential for future titles to launch simultaneously 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 cost $69.99. A playable demo, featuring the prologue and an "Eikonic Challenge" combat mode, is currently available, with progress carrying over to the full game.
In a recent interview with Rock Paper Shotgun, Takai highlighted the enhanced PC experience, stating, "we've increased the frame rate cap to 240fps, and players can select from various upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS3, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS."
With Final Fantasy XVI's PC release fast approaching, consider revisiting our console version review to understand why we deemed it a "positive step forward for the series." The PC release promises a significant upgrade in performance and visual fidelity.
