Square Enix Creative Business Unit III

Final Fantasy XVI

A single-player action RPG set in a high-fantasy world where warring nations and powerful summoned Eikons shape political intrigue and personal vengeance. Players control Clive, a former shield bearer whose life is upended by tragedy. Engage in fast-paced, tactical real-time combat that blends heavy weapons, Eikon-driven abilities, and cinematic set pieces. Deeply narrative-driven, the game emphasizes character development, expansive locales to explore, and dramatic boss encounters while offering layered combat customization through combos, parries, and skill upgrades.

Released: 22 June 2023
Developer: Square Enix Creative Business Unit III
Publisher: Square Enix
Engine: Crystal Tools
Perspective: Third person
Age rating: PEGI 18 · ESRB M
Controller: Full controller support
Steam recommendations: 23,535
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
Also known as: FFXVI · Final Fantasy 16
Estimated owners: 500,000–1,000,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 92
Critic rating: 211
Ratings counted: 78.5%
Steam reviews: 69
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Final Fantasy XVI

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Crossplay System requirements 16 GB RAM Download size 170.0 GB Player counts 1,904

Final Fantasy XVI

The story

The sun is setting upon the land of Valisthea. For centuries, people have flocked to her Mothercrystals to partake of their blessing—the abundant aether that fuels the magicks they rely upon in their everyday lives. As the aether begins to fade and the lifeless deadlands spread ever further, so too does the struggle for possession of the final flickers of the Mothers' light grow ever more fierce. Yet amidst the gathering storm, there are those who believe that the legacy of the crystals has shaped mankind's destiny for long enough.

Final Fantasy XVI

How long to beat

Main story: 30 h
Main + extras: 49.7 h
Completionist: 93.3 h

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Game modes

Single player

Themes

Action
Fantasy

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Final Fantasy XVI

Reviews and languages

78.5% of 32,942 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Mostly Positive”.

19 languages in the interface, 7 of them with full voice acting. English is supported, with full voice acting.

Publisher's content notice

FINAL FANTASY XVI contains mild blood, fantasy violence, criminal acts and depiction of criminal acts in certain areas of the game.

Final Fantasy XVI