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Final Fantasy 16 Complete Editionis available now on PS5. Fans were surprised byFinal Fantasy 16’s return to the medieval fantasy setting, in addition to its implementation of a new battle system to the mainline series.FF16went all-in on real-time action with Ryota Suzuki at the helm of combat design, allowing players to immerse themselves further within the release’s notably darker and more violent interpretation of aFinal Fantasyworld.
Many did enjoyFinal Fantasy 16after the discourse about its controversial change to the battle system settled down, but despite the positive critical reception,FF16didn’t meet Square Enix’s sales expectations. FollowingFinal Fantasy 16’s timed exclusivity deal on the PlayStation 5, it launched on the PC, offering a wider range of optimization settings and support for mods, which may extend the game’s life beyond what Square Enix had expected.
Final Fantasy 16 Complete Editionis available now on the PlayStation 5.Final Fantasy 16Complete Editionincludes the base game along with itsEchoes of the FallenandThe Rising TideDLC expansions. In addition, the standard version ofFF16will sell at a reduced price from now on. Currently, on the PlayStation Store page for the title, the base game is priced at its new price of $49.99, and theComplete Editionis set at this console generation’s standard price of $69.99. Although the game will likely get other updates, these appear to bethe last expansionsFinal Fantasy 16will receive.
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According to Square Enix,DLC was not initially planned forFinal Fantasy 16. Regardless,Echoes of the FallenandThe Rising Tidewere well-received by fans, enriching the game’s narrative experience while expanding on the series' newest iteration of its combat system through the addition of more Eikons. After the DLC came out, the development team focused the rest of its efforts on the PC Version ofFinal Fantasy 16, which was released on September 17.
Now thatFinal Fantasy 16 Complete Editionis out for PlayStation 5 and PC, gamers have started to wonderwhat’s coming next for theFinal Fantasyfranchise. A PC release forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwould fall in line with the company’s current strategy of expanding to all possible platforms. Fans may be ready to hear news aboutFinal Fantasy 17, but new mainline titles have started to trend toward releasing once each generation, so it could take a while before such a game is unveiled.
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An epic dark fantasy world where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them.This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the dominant of the Phoenix. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.
