In fact, Final Fantasy XVI is expected to come to PC, but the game’s producer doesn’t know when yet. However, you want to be confident.
Ah, that infamous PC version of Final Fantasy XVI. She’s been talking for months and months now. It must be said that Square Enix’s communication on this subject has not been 100% controlled. Originally, Square Enix revealed in the game’s first trailer that it would be available on both PC and PS5. Then, the firm revealed that it would be a temporary exclusive on PS5 (for 6 months, if we are to believe an announcement published by Sony). Finally, a few weeks ago, Naoki Yoshida, the producer of FF XVI, was able to cover his tracks. denying rumors that the PC version would be released 6 months after the PS5 version.
Final Fantasy XVI: A 6 month ban on PS5 is confirmed
Suffice to say that for months we do not know on which foot to dance with this famous PC version. But it seems that Yoshida has learned from his mistakes: yesterday, the producer was able to calm down about it. For an interview for the Japanese Playstation blog, he was able to confirm that it would indeed be a 6-month exclusive for PS5, before an expected move to PC. Said thus: Firstly, it is true that Final Fantasy XVI will have a 6 month exclusive for PS5. However, the PC version may not be released after six months, as we spend a lot of time optimizing the game for PS5.“.
However, Yoshida wants to eventually release the game on PC: Of course, I also want to release a PC version at some point, so that as many players as possible can enjoy it.“. However, there is a good chance that players will have to wait more than 6 months after June 22, 2023 to be able to enjoy it on Windows or Linux.. In other words, this famous version for PC could not arrive in the year 2023, but at the beginning of 2024. Wait and see.