Square Enix has introduced that Final Fantasy XVI is getting two paid DLC expansions and confirmed its PC port is formally in improvement. More particulars about each facets might be revealed later this 12 months.
“As I discussed earlier, we’ve seen many opinions and reactions from our group of Final Fantasy XVI gamers,” mentioned producer Naoki Yoshida. “But one factor that got here by significantly strongly was how folks wished to see extra of Valisthea’s story and spend extra time along with her inhabitants.”
Yoshida then formally introduced that the event crew has began work on two paid DLC installments. He then went on to share some excellent news for these hoping to play the newest Final Fantasy on their PC.
“Finally, whereas Final Fantasy XVI was launched as a PlayStation 5 unique, we’re conscious that a lot of you will have been asking for a PC model,” Yoshida mentioned. “So, permit me to take this chance to formally announce that improvement on a PC model is presently underway.
“I hope to have the ability to provide you with extra data on each the upcoming DLC and the PC model earlier than the top of the 12 months, so please keep tuned.”
Here’s a particular video message from Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida. #FF16 pic.twitter.com/MjyKzQXHRN
— FINAL FANTASY XVI (@finalfantasyxvi) September 3, 2023
Additionally, a free replace for the sport is coming right this moment that features alternate costumes for a number of characters, a brand new Onion Sword weapon, and the flexibility to vary the looks of Clive’s weapons whereas maintaining the stats of the outfitted one.
Yoshida beforehand acknowledged that there wasn’t any preliminary DLC deliberate for Final Fantasy XVI, however fan suggestions made Square Enix rethink the likelihood.
The sport is presently a PS5 timed console unique for a minimum of 6 months. Now with the PC model formally introduced, it’s presently unknown whether or not it’ll additionally come to Xbox Series X|S sooner or later too.
In IGN’s Final Fantasy XVI evaluation, we mentioned, “Final Fantasy 16 will very seemingly be appeared again upon as a turning level for mainline Final Fantasy video games, taking its fight totally within the path of an motion sport, however I hope that dialog doesn’t overshadow its darkish and charming story, memorable characters, and the progressive methods through which it helps you retain observe of all of it.”
George Yang is a contract author for IGN. He’s been writing in regards to the business since 2019 and has labored with different publications reminiscent of Insider, Kotaku, NPR, and Variety.
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