Abstract
- Final Fantasy XVI, the acclaimed action-RPG from Sq. Enix is obtainable to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC in the present day!
- Experience the whole journey, with all DLC included, within the Complete Version.
- With Xbox Play Anyplace, one buy on Xbox platforms means you may play on console, PC or cloud with full cross-entitlement and cross-save.
- Each mainline, single participant Final Fantasy sport will now be accessible on Xbox platforms, with Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade additionally coming this winter.
Right here’s some Eikonic information for you: Final Fantasy XVI is coming to Xbox… (checks calendar)… in the present day. Like, you may play it in the present day.
This lovely action-RPG takes you to a darkish and harmful world filled with dramatic storytelling, unforgettable characters and thrillingly fast-paced fight – together with battles between large creatures on a scale it’s important to see to imagine. Xbox followers can expertise all of it for themselves throughout each console and PC with Xbox Play Anyplace – and with the selection to buy the Complete Version, you’ll have the ability to expertise the whole lot Final Fantasy XVI has to supply in a single package deal.
The launch additionally implies that all single participant mainline Final Fantasy video games are actually accessible to play on Xbox! And with Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade additionally on its approach this winter, there’s much more for Xbox followers to stay up for sooner or later!
What’s Final Fantasy XVI about?
Final Fantasy video games are recognized for his or her tales, and Final Fantasy XVI’s story is among the many collection’ finest – mature, highly effective and a real epic in each sense of the phrase.
It takes place on the earth of Valisthea – a as soon as verdant land, blessed by the sunshine of the mothercrystals. Now although, it’s stricken by a horrifying Blight that deadens throughout it.
Because the land weakens, so too does the relative peace between nations. Their destiny is set by Eikons – staggeringly highly effective creatures who reside inside particular males and girl. These particular few, generally known as Dominants, can name upon their energy, making them each revered and feared by the nations inside the world.
You play as Clive Rosfield (voiced in English by the incomparable Ben Starr), the firstborn son of the Archduke of Rosaria and sworn protector to his youthful brother Joshua – the Dominant of the Phoenix. This blissful life is modified without end, when his kingdom is attacked, his household torn aside and a brand new Eikon emerges amid the chaos: Ifrit.
Within the aftermath Clive swears revenge, setting him on a path that may change him and Valisthea without end.
What Do You Do within the Recreation?
Clive’s quest takes him all the world over, from the grassy plains and woodlands of his native Rosaria, to the sweltering deserts of Dhalmekia. You’ll take on thrilling missions, filled with highly effective foes to battle with a gloriously snappy and responsive fight system.
You’ll dish out combos, stylishly dodge assaults and name on the ability of the Eikons to ship satisfying particular assaults. Because the story progresses, Clive will get entry to increasingly Eikonic skills, from brutal fists of stone to fast claws of wind – there’s quite a lot of enjoyable available experimenting with totally different setups and playstyles.
At sure factors within the story, you’ll additionally take management of Eikon battles – you’ll see these skyscraper-sized creatures go one-on-one in massive-scale encounters which might be actually earth-shattering! Each feels distinctive, difficult and a visible feast you received’t quickly overlook.
After all, there’s a lot to do outdoors of the primary story too. You possibly can take on aspect quests to achieve rewards and study extra concerning the world and its individuals, hunt particular monsters that may check your expertise with the blade, replay accomplished story levels to set excessive scores and take on particular ‘Chronolith Trials’ that require mastery of particular expertise.
Briefly, there’s quite a bit to do!
What Editions are Accessible on Xbox?
Two editions can be found digitally on Xbox: the Final Fantasy XVI Complete Version and Normal Version. With Xbox Play Anyplace, you should buy the sport as soon as and play throughout each Xbox consoles and PC – and full cross-saves imply you may choose up the sport it doesn’t matter what Xbox platform you’re on.
Buying both version will get you the next in-game gadgets:
- Blood Sword
- Braveheart Sword
- Courageous Blade
- Cait Sith’s Appeal
- Sixteen Bells Orchestrion
Right here’s extra element on what’s included with every version:
Final Fantasy XVI Complete Version
This provides you the complete Final Fantasy XVI expertise, together with all beforehand launched DLC. That features two story expansions:
Echoes of the Fallen
Clive and his allies uncover an odd darkish crystal, not like any they’ve encountered earlier than. Their investigation takes them to the Sagespire – a wreck of the long-vanished Fallen civilization. This towering construction incorporates many secrets and techniques… most of that are extraordinarily harmful. Their ascent culminates with a confrontation with a supremely highly effective new foe: Omega.
This DLC additionally consists of an orchestrion roll that allows you to hearken to an superior chiptune model of the observe ‘Away’ in your hideout, and a brand new weapon look for Clive: The Buster Sword from Final Fantasy VII!
The Rising Tide
This expansive new story begins when Clive receives a mysterious letter with an much more shocking request: to rescue the Dominant of Leviathan, and the long-lost Eikon of Water.
The quest sends Clive to a hidden area of the world – a surprising space of crystal blue seas, lovely forests and loads of new quests to finish. There are new monsters too, together with one kind that may ship a chill down any Final Fantasy fan’s backbone: Tonberries!
In addition to a brand new story and quests, this growth additionally provides a complete new set of Eikonic Talents for Clive, primarily based round Leviathan and the ability of water. With long-range assaults and loads of different flashy strikes, it provides you a wildly enjoyable new playstyle to become familiar with.
There are in-game gadgets too, together with the Curtana weapon and two orchestrian rolls to brighten up the Hideaway: ‘Torn from the Heavens’ and ‘By the Maelstrom’.
Growth Cross
However what when you purchase the Normal Version, fall in love with the sport, and wish to expertise Clive’s expanded adventures?
You’ll be happy and relieved to know you can additionally buy Echoes of the Fallen and the Rising Tide individually, or along with the Final Fantasy XVI Growth Cross.
Final Fantasy XVI is obtainable in the present day. To study extra concerning the sport, be sure you go to the official web site and comply with Sq. Enix on social media: