Final Fantasy 16 producer denies PC version releasing 6 months after launch.

Final Fantasy 16 Producer Dampens PC Release Hopes

Upcoming Final Fantasy 16 has had a little confusion over platforms, but it seems to be cleared up by producer Naoki Yoshida in a recent Tweet which later got verified by IGN. In a comment which was translated from a New Year Final Fantasy XIV livestream, he shared his confusion about why fans think a PC version is releasing after 6 months of launch. FFXVI is currently expected to launch on PS5 as an exclusive on June 22nd 2023. But recently in November was spotted to have small print in a PS trailer sharing it would remain an exclusive for six months. This did not detail whether there would be another platform release after half a year is up, or which platforms it would be released on.

The whole PC release expectation first came about when the game was first announced, Square Enix shared a trailer that included “also available on PC”. Later promotions and trailers later only included PS5 and became exclusive to the platform. Yoshida said that fans shouldn’t worry about other plans and joked that fans should just buy a PS5.

Whether or not the game will be coming to PC is still unclear, but at least for now, PS5 remains the sole platform. It would make sense for Yoshida to only promote the PS5 version as that is the launch platform, as they want it to do well. Exclusives also help bolster console sales, so those wanting to check out the latest FF title and cannot wait may end up purchasing. But never say never, as with titles such as the Final Fantasy 7 remake, the title did end up coming to PC roughly 6 months after PS5.

Yoshi-P on rumors of a Final Fantasy XVI PC version!

“Nobody said a word about a PC version releasing. Why is it like a PC version is releasing 6 months later? Don’t worry about that, buy a PS5! (laughs) Sorry, I went overboard. We did our best so please look forward to it” lol pic.twitter.com/o5i1JsNnbc

— Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) January 9, 2023

In case you missed it, Final Fantasy 16 will contain all the elements that make it a Final Fantasy game, however there look to be some changes to the usual formula. This could be a refreshing take on the series as especially when it comes to combat with the main character Clive being able to switch between martial combat and summons seamlessly. You can check out the latest trailer called Revenge where we see more gameplay of dominants even Eikon battles.

Final Fantasy 16 will be released on June 22nd 2023 for PS5.

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