Final Fantasy 16 PC release date revealed
Dexerto / Square EnixFinal Fantasy 16 launched for PS5 in June 2023 but PC fans of the JRPG franchise will want to know when it’s coming to the platform.
Plenty of firsts for Final Fantasy arrived with 16, including a full action-combat system and a single playable protagonist, Clive Rosfield. It’s a game that took full advantage of PS5 hardware but some fans have been keen to know when it will be available on PC ever since.
Thankfully, the much-anticipated port has finally been confirmed, and we’ve got all the information you need right here.
Final Fantasy 16 PC release date
Final Fantasy 16 will be coming to PC on September 17, 2024.
This was officially confirmed on August 19, 2024, in a post shared on the game’s X (formerly Twitter) account. Alongside the release date, it was revealed that a free demo is available to play via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Demo content
The PC demo lets you play through the opening section of Final Fantasy 16 where you’re introduced to Clive, his brother Joshua, and his childhood friend Jill. You can also carry over your progress into the full game when it launches.
Dexerto / Square EnixOnce the opening segment has been completed, you can dive into the “Eikonic Challenge” mode that’s been made specifically for the demo. You won’t be able to carry over any progress, or save or load game data in this mode.
Editions
There are two versions of Final Fantasy 16 you can purchase on PC. We’ve got a full rundown of them both below:
Standard edition – $49.99
The standard version of Final Fantasy 16 comes with the base game, and the following pre-order bonuses:
- Brave Blade Weapon
- Cait Sith Charm (Gil Boost Accessory)
- “Sixteen Bells” Orchestrion Roll
Complete edition – $69.99
- Everything included in the Standard edition
- Echoes of the Fallen DLC chapter
- The Rising Tide DLC chapter
Finally, if you’d prefer to purchase the DLCs separately the Expansion Pass that includes both chapters will be available to buy when the PC port launches in September.
That’s all you need to know about the PC port. For more Final Fantasy 16 content, check out our guides for how to level up fast, all hunts & their locations, how to get Scarletite, every Essential side quest, and where to find potions.