Sony Interactive Entertainment has released a new system update to fix recorded cases of Final Fantasy XVI crashes. A previous PlayStation 5 update caused the recorded crashes. The update added a welcome hub and more features and has caused similar issues with other games. Square Enix has stated that they will continue to collaborate with Sony in order to fix lingering issues.
Check out the post announcing the new Final Fantasy XVI update below:
[Notice] PlayStation®5 version of FF16
In response to the crashes and graphical bugs that were occurring on the PlayStation®5 version of FINAL FANTASY XVI, SIE have released a new system update. Please try downloading and installing this update.
— FINAL FANTASY XVI (@finalfantasyxvi) September 20, 2024
Square Enix recently released Final Fantasy XVI for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, marking the end of the game’s PlayStation 5 exclusivity. The Final Fantasy XVI Complete Edition is also available now for $69.99 (MSRP), featuring the Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide DLC. The standard edition is available now for $49.99.
Players who Final Fantasy XVI before October 17 at 8:00 a.m. PDT on Steam or Epic Games Store will also receive the Brave Blade weapon, Cait Sith charm (Gil Boost Accessory), “Sixteen Bells” Orchestrion Roll DLC items at no additional cost. Moreover, the Final Fantasy XVI Complete Edition is discounted for a limited time.
Previously, Final Fantasy XVI director Hiroshi Takai said future Final Fantasy games are “possible, probably even likely” to arrive on multiple platforms on day one. Square Enix’s new multiplatform strategy suggests day one launches on PC will be common.
Be sure to check out Final Weapon’s 4.5/5 review of Final Fantasy XVI, as well as our interview with members of Virtuos’ global studio network, who supported the game’s development. Lastly, Final Fantasy XVI is available now for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
