Final Fantasy XVI is a standalone single player action-RPG.

Final Fantasy XVI introduces gamers to an all-new standalone story in the Final Fantasy universe, an epic dark fantasy world that takes place in the realm of Valisthea—a land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, and where peace falters as the spread of the Blight threatens to destroy their dominions.

The fate of the land is decided by the Eikons, powerful and deadly creatures, and their Dominants, men and women who have been blessed with the ability to call upon and 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, Eikon of Fire.

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. 

In an immersive world built by talented developers, including Kazutoyo Maehiro (Creative Director & Original Screenplay), Michael-Christopher Koji Fox (Localization Director) and more, Final Fantasy XVI brings players into the realm of Valisthea, where Eikons are powerful and deadly creatures that reside within Dominants— single men or women who are blessed with the ability to call upon their dreaded power.

So buckle up, the wait is almost over!

Square Enix revealed that a playable PS5 demo is now available and will have 2+ hours of gameplay.

The demo will give PS5 players a taste of the game’s vibrant world and fast-paced action combat with two lengthy sections showcasing what you can expect from FFXVI. The first is the game’s opening prologue, approximately a two and half hour slice of gameplay giving players insight into Clive Rosfield’s past and the events that set him on his present day journey.  Save data from this portion can be carried over to the main game when it launches next week.

Completing the prologue then unlocks a special battle demo, approximately a two-hour, action-heavy segment. This features an infiltration of a fort at night, with Clive supported on his mission by his faithful wolf Torgal and Cidolfus Telamon. You’ll encounter various enemies and epic bosses. While you won’t be able to save your progress in this segment of the demo, it will let you test out the fuller range of combat options by way of numerous unlocked abilities and accessories. This can be replayed as many times as you’d like, giving players a head start on experiencing Clive’s full-fledged action battles.

Further, in partnership with creative agency Anomaly, Square Enix revealed a short film at the event, titled “Requiem.” The three minute 30 second film is directed by Diego Contreras and features live actors, along with a moving score composed by the game’s Composer Masayoshi Soken, further bringing to life the game’s immersive story.

The Standard and Deluxe Editions of the game are available for pre-order now and the Collector’s Edition will be available for pre-order on Monday, Dec. 12 at 9:00 p.m. EST / 6:00 pm PST on the Square Enix Store. 

Everyone that pre-orders Final Fantasy XVI will receive the Braveheart (Weapon) DLC and Cait Sith Charm (Gil Boost Accessory) DLC.  

Final Fantasy XVI Collector’s Edition:

• Collector’s Box – A beautiful metallic-sheen box featuring impressive artwork by legendary Final Fantasy series illustrator, Yoshitaka Amano 
• Final Fantasy XVI Game – Base game package, including reversible cover art 
• Premium Statue - Phoenix vs Ifrit – A premium statue depicting a battle between two eikons - Phoenix and Ifrit 
• Metal Eikon Pin Collection – A premium metal pin collection featuring eight Eikons 
• Special Clive Rosfield SteelBook Case – A SteelBook case featuring artwork of Clive Rosfield, the protagonist 
• Cloth World Map of Valisthea – A cloth map of Valisthea where the story unfolds 
• Blood Sword (Weapon) DLC – The fabled scarlet steel of Firion, hero of Final Fantasy II. 

The Final Fantasy XVI Collector’s Edition will be available for pre-order exclusively on the Square Enix Store, and will also come with the following bonus items: Final Fantasy XVI Pre-Order SteelBook, Digital Mini Artbook, Digital Mini Soundtrack, and Scholar’s Spectacles (Exp Boost Accessory) DLC.  

Final Fantasy XVI Deluxe Edition: 

• Base game package, including reversible cover art 
• Cloth World Map of Valisthea 
• Special Clive Rosfield SteelBook Case 

Final Fantasy XVI Digital Deluxe Edition: 

• Base Game 
• Digital Mini Artbook 
• Digital Mini Soundtrack 

Players can pre-order the physical Standard and Deluxe Edition versions of Final Fantasy XVI from participating retailers. The following North American retailers are offering bonus incentives: 

• SQUARE ENIX Store – The Realms of Valisthea Wall Banners (6” height printed cloth banners) 
• GameStop – The Realms of Valisthea Patches (2.5” height printed cloth patches) 
• BestBuy – Final Fantasy XVI Pre-Order SteelBook 

Digital pre-orders for the Standard and Deluxe Editions are available on the PlayStation™Store and come with the Scholar’s Spectacles (Exp Boost Accessory) DLC as a pre-order bonus.

Final Fantasy XVI is being developed for the PS5 as a timed exclusive, scheduled for June 22, 2023. No other platforms have been confirmed yet.]