Final Fantasy XVI
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
- Released
- 2023
- Developer
- Square Enix
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- unsupported
- Download
- 170 GB
What is Final Fantasy XVI?
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 22 June 2023 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5 |
| Genres | Action RPG |
| Languages | 14 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q99397792, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Final Fantasy XVI received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
- Subtitle Options
Hearing
- Custom Volume Controls
- Stereo Sound
- Surround Sound
Input
- Full controller support
Difficulty
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Save Anytime
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | full support |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | unsupported |
| Download size | 170 GB |
| Add-on content | 5 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Content descriptors
- Some nudity or sexual content
- Frequent violence or gore
- General mature content
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 300 most recent negative Steam reviews of Final Fantasy XVI on 30 August 2026 and counted what they mention. These are complaints, not confirmed defects: we have not reproduced any of them, and a review describes one person's machine. What the counts tell you is which problems more than one person ran into.
- Performance and stutter49 of 300 (16%)
The absolute worst part of this release is the optimization.
Steam review, 17 May 2026 · 14 hours played · 14 readers marked it helpfulI lowered the settings to the bare minimum, ran the game at 30fps and set the resolution to 720p, the game still stutters and freezes seemingly at random.
Steam review, 16 August 2026 · 14 hours played · 8 readers marked it helpful - Crashes and freezes27 of 300 (9%)
Ignoring my crashes, I've probably got 8 hours of game time which probably includes as many as three hours of play time.
Steam review, 4 July 2026 · 21 hours played · 16 readers marked it helpfulI lowered the settings to the bare minimum, ran the game at 30fps and set the resolution to 720p, the game still stutters and freezes seemingly at random.
Steam review, 16 August 2026 · 14 hours played · 8 readers marked it helpful
A further 3 reviews call the game buggy or broken without saying how, which is why they are counted separately rather than assigned to a theme. Counted by keyword across review text, so a review discussing two problems is counted under both. Read the reviews yourself.
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Common questions about Final Fantasy XVI
What platforms is Final Fantasy XVI on?
Final Fantasy XVI is available on PlayStation 5. It first released in 2023.
How much does Final Fantasy XVI cost?
$49.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Final Fantasy XVI?
78% of 33,368 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Mostly Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Final Fantasy XVI work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Final Fantasy XVI as unsupported on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
How big is the Final Fantasy XVI download?
170 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made Final Fantasy XVI?
Final Fantasy XVI was developed by Square Enix and published by Square Enix.