Final Fantasy 16 PC Port Confirmed (But Don’t Expect It For A While)
The director of Final Fantasy 16 has confirmed that a PC port is coming, but fans shouldn’t expect it just yet, as development won’t begin until the game has launched on PlayStation 5. The circumstances surrounding FF16’s multi-platform release have been confusing since it was first announced, so we’re glad to get some confirmation at last.
When FF16 was revealed in 2020, the initial trailer mentioned a PC release. Not long after this announcement, director Naoki Yoshida started pulling back, telling fans the team was wholly focused on the PS5 version of the game. This led many to believe that this would be a similar situation to FF7 Remake, where Sony would have exclusivity for a certain period of time before the game would be allowed to have a PC port.
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A Final Fantasy XVI PC Port Is On The WayYoshida has finally given a concrete answer regarding FF16’s multi-platform status, but it might not be one that PC owners will want to hear. In an interview with Ascii (via Siliconera), Yoshida confirmed that a PC port of FF16 will exist, but work won’t begin on the game until the PS5 version launches on June 22. It was previously mentioned that FF16 would be a PS5 exclusive for six months, so PC players shouldn’t expect to see the game until 2024 at the earliest.
It’s not surprising to learn that the PC version of FF16 won’t be happening for a while. Square Enix has no problem with multi-platform releases for its lesser titles. However, a new mainline Final Fantasy is one of the biggest games the company can release. Sony has always played hardball when it comes to signing off on exclusivity deals. FF16 will be a huge console exclusive for the PS5
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