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Final Fantasy 16could make the jump to other platforms once it launches on PC, at least according to some of the game’s developers. The latest mainlineFinal Fantasygame launched exclusively on the PlayStation 5 last June, but Square Enix has promised a PC port at a later date. So far, there is no official word on when the PC version ofFinal Fantasy 16will be released, but producer Naoki Yoshida recently told fans that it is in the end stages of development and a playable demo should be forthcoming.
WithFinal Fantasy 16’s long-awaited PC port supposedly nearing release, the question on many fans’ minds is if the game will eventually launch on another platform like the Xbox Series X or Nintendo Switch. Much of the surrounding discussion has been centered around the former, with a rumor suggesting thatFinal Fantasy 16could make the jump to Xboxearlier this year. However, Square Enix’s confirmation that the nextFinal Fantasy 7 Remakesequel will be exclusive to PlayStation for the time being has some casting doubt onFF 16being released on Xbox hardware anytime soon.
However, a recent statement from Naoki Yoshida suggests that this might not be the case after all. He andFinal Fantasy 16DLC director Takeo Kujiraoka spoke withNoisyPixelduring this weekend’s PAX East 2024 event in Boston, where they discussed both the base game and theupcomingThe Rising Tideexpansion. When asked if it will be difficult to say goodbye to theFF 16storyline and characters followingThe Rising Tide’s release in April, Yoshida noted that his team still has the PC version to work on, and they are “thinking about hopefully moving to other platforms.
Naoki Yoshida Hopes to Bring Final Fantasy 16 to Other Platforms
Naoki Yoshida didn’t get into any specifics when talking aboutFinal Fantasy 16being brought to other platforms, and it should be kept in mind that he said his team is merely thinking about making this a reality someday.Final Fantasy 16might ultimately remain exclusive to PS5 and PC, butXbox higher-ups like Phil Spencerhave expressed interest in adding recentFinal Fantasytitles to the Xbox Series X/S library and Xbox Game Pass.
In the meantime, fans who already have access toFinal Fantasy 16have much to look forward to with the upcomingThe Rising TideDLC, which will take Clive and his party to the realm of Mysidia for abattle against the legendary Leviathan.Final Fantasy 16is also getting another update patch on April 18, which will add new features like an enhanced user interface and customizable button layouts.
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An epic dark fantasy world where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them.This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the dominant of the Phoenix. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.
