Final Fantasy XVI Has Finally Arrived for the PC

jasonnieva September 18, 2024

Final Fantasy XVI is now finally available for the PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. This is the latest title to be released in the Final Fantasy series.

Players can get the Final Fantasy XVI Complete Edition which comes with two DLC chapters titled as "Echoes of the Fallen" and "The Rising Tide." These same DLC chapters can be purchased individually or as part of the Expansion Pass. That's not all since those who buy the game before October 17 also get to receive in-game DLC items that include the Brave Blade Weapon, Cait Sith Charm (Gil Boost Accessory), and “Sixteen Bells” Orchestrion Roll.

Free Demo

For those not yet sure about the game, they can check out the demo, which is available for free. It includes the opening prologue during Clive’s adolescence. There's more than two hours of content along with the special "Eikonic Challenge" Mode where players get to enjoy even more frenetic fights with access to even more Eikonic Abilities in battle.

By the way, the any saved data is carried over to the full game.

System Requirements

For those excited about the game, here are the minimum system requirements:

  • OS: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 / Intel Core i5-8400
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 / Intel Arc A580 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 30FPS at 720p expected. SSD required. VRAM 8GB or above


Final Fantasy XVI introduces players to an original standalone story that’s set in the Final Fantasy universe. This epic dark fantasy takes place in the realm of Valisthea. It’s a land that’s been blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals but the peace it has experienced until now has started to falter with the spread of the Blight. The fate of the land is now up to the mighty summoned beasts Eikons along with the Dominants, men and women who are been blessed with the ability to call upon and wield them.

The game follows the story of Clive Rosfield, a warrior given the title “First Shield of Rosaria.” He has sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix, Eikon of Fire. However, Clive is eventually caught up in a great tragedy and swears revenge on the Dark Eikon known as Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.

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