Final Fantasy producer Naoki Yoshida confirmed that FFXVI had entered the final optimization stages and revealed some information on the game.
Final Fantasy 16’s PC port has entered the ‘final stages of optimization, and the demo for the game will be released within a year. Square Enix revealed that the PC version of the game was in development after the game was released exclusively for PlayStation 5 in June 2023. In addition, the developers teased that the system requirements for PCs will be reasonably high.
In an interview with Game Informer, Final Fantasy producer Naoki Yoshida said the game’s development is progressing smoothly. However, Yoshida mentioned that the company is not ready to announce a release date. A few months ago, it was reported that Final Fantasy 16 could be coming to PC, but it will take more than a year for Square Enix to finish working on the PC port of the game.
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Final Fantasy 16 Demo Coming Within A Year
In the interview with Game Informer, Naoki Yoshida was asked if players should expect Final Fantasy 16 to come to PC anytime soon. In response, Yoshida could not confirm any specific release date for FFXVI for PC. However, he confirmed that the project had entered the last stages of optimization. In addition, Yoshida mentioned that the system requirements for FFXVI on PC systems could be high.
In terms of where we are in development currently, we’re trying to figure out the final stages of optimization right now. When we can release the PC version might be dependent on that – the system requirements and specifications for PC that players will need, so we’re trying to figure that out. Naturally, [the PC specifications] are looking to be somewhat high.
In many ways Final Fantasy XVI heralds in a new standard for Japanese role-playing games, and while the RPG components themselves are limited by Square-Enix standards, it’s the narrative and gameplay that exceed all expectations. What begins with kingdom-wide subterfuge and destruction ends with a world forever changed. […] Nothing short of a technical marvel, Clive Rosfield and Torgal are among some of the best character action duos and their 70-hour epic across Valisthea will forever be remembered in Final Fantasy XVI.
Naoki Yoshida with Game Informer
Afterward, Yoshida said in the interview that before the release of FFXVI on PC, the studio will announce the best specifications and requirements so players can run the game smoothly on their systems.
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