Square Enix has announced that a new update for Final Fantasy XVI is in the works and scheduled very soon. This update is set to address the Arcade Mode and will launch on September 3 around 12:00 (JST).
This is the second minor update since launch, with the first addressing motion blur.
Final Fantasy XVI Update Due Out September 3
It seems that this update will change how players are evaluated for scoring in Arcade Mode. Learn more about this update below via Square Enix:
The evaluation method for battle performance in Arcade Mode will be adjusted. In addition, a leaderboard will be newly established in conjunction with this adjustment. After applying the update, your battle performance will be recorded on a new leaderboard, and you will not be able to record on the current leaderboard.
Patch notes will be available when the update is released. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more. Be sure to check out our review of the title, as well as more information below.
About Final Fantasy XVI
Final Fantasy XVI was developed by Creative Business Unit III, led by Director Hiroshi Takai and Producer Naoki Yoshida. CBUIII is behind the critically acclaimed MMO Final Fantasy XIV, which continues to grow each year.
Clive Rosfield is the main protagonist of the title, voiced by Ben Starr. He is the only playable character, as the game has a high action focus, or at least more so than previous Final Fantasy titles. Combat design has been directed by Ryota Suzuki, who was a key member of the Devil May Cry 5 and Dragon’s Dogma combat design teams.
A brand new free Final Fantasy XVI demo is available to play now! This demo allows players to play through two sections, the Prologue of FFXVI and the Eikonic Challenge. You’ll be able to get a taste of the game’s story, world, and combat with this demo. You can learn all about the demo by checking out the posts below.
- Final Fantasy XVI: Demo Impressions
- Final Fantasy XVI: How to Play the Demo
- Final Fantasy XVI: How Long Is the Demo?
- Final Fantasy XVI Demo: All Performance Options Compared
Final Fantasy XVI was launched on June 22, 2023, exclusively on PlayStation 5.
Check out all of Final Weapon’s Final Fantasy XVI coverage in our Compendium, available right here!
