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Final Fantasy XVI

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First release
Jun 22, 2023
Publisher
Square Enix
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure · Action, Fantasy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

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.

Also known as FINAL FANTASY XVI, Final Fantasy 16, FFXVI, ffxvi.exe

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Storyline
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.Read more

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.

Release dates
PlayStation 5
Jun 22, 2023
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 17, 2024
Xbox Series X|S
Jun 08, 2025
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
30h
Main + Extras
50h
Completionist
86h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
jrpg, cinematic, demo, good vs evil, boss fight
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At a Glance

Critic Score
92
Main Story (IGDB)
30h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
50h
Completionist (IGDB)
86h
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Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 24,464 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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