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Final Fantasy XVI Special Battle Demo Available Now

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Final Fantasy XVI fans, great news: while Final Fantasy XVI launches in just under two weeks, you'll be able to commence your journey to Valisthea tomorrow as the game's demo launches today (June 12). The demo will give PlayStation 5 players a taste of the game's vibrant world and fast-paced action combat with two lengthy sections showcasing what you can expect from FFXVI. The first is the game's opening prologue, approximately a two and half hour slice of gameplay giving players insight into Clive Rosfield's past and the events that set him on his present day journey. Save data from this portion can be carried over to the main game when it launches next week.

Completing the prologue then unlocks a special battle demo, approximately a two-hour, action-heavy segment. This features an infiltration of a fort at night, with Clive supported on his mission by his faithful wolf Torgal and Cidolfus Telamon. You'll encounter various enemies and epic bosses. While you won't be able to save your progress in this segment of the demo, it will let you test out the fuller range of combat options by way of numerous unlocked abilities and accessories. This can be replayed as many times as you'd like, giving players a head start on experiencing Clive's full-fledged action battles. Need a primer? Get an idea of what to expect here.




Experience the dark fantasy world of Valisthea with the PlayStation 5 Console - Final Fantasy XVI Bundle. Pre-order now from direct.playstation.com and select local retailers, while supplies last.


Explore Valisthea's vast and beautiful world, return to the action faster than ever with the PS5's high-speed SSD and unleash incredible power with support for haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.

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Looks like it might be time to blow the dust off the PS5!
 

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Wonder if they'll get more preorders from the demo. There was news about how they were worried about preorders number.
 

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Special Battle Demo Available Now vs click bait Requiem Live Action Trailer
thanks !
 
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Demo was decent, but very unstable framerate wise.
 

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Nope, not great news. We fans who play on PC must wait until next year :(

...not gonna get a 500EUR console for one game.
 
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Wonder if they'll get more preorders from the demo. There was news about how they were worried about preorders number.

After Forspoken I wouldn't preorder either without a try.
 

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Sony thinks that PC gamers are stupid enough to believe their BS PR.

From a Livestream:

Yoshi-P claimed that the development team wanted to make a PC version, but couldn’t create an experience with seamless loading in time for launch.

Yoshi-P has also previously stated that the PC version won’t come out in under six months, as the developer team wants to provide a polished PC version.

The real reason is obviously that Sony wants FF XVI to be a timed exclusive for PS5. Not out of any concerns over a quality PC port.
 
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Sony thinks that PC gamers are stupid enough to believe their BS PR.

From a Livestream:

Yoshi-P claimed that the development team wanted to make a PC version, but couldn’t create an experience with seamless loading in time for launch.

Yoshi-P has also previously stated that the PC version won’t come out in under six months, as the developer team wants to provide a polished PC version.

The real reason is obviously that Sony wants FF XVI to be a timed exclusive for PS5. Not out of any concerns over a quality PC port.
Is Square Enix a Japanese Company? Yes. Is Sony a Japanese Company? What you are forgetting is these Companies in particular have been working together since 1999. If you are so upset about it get a PS5. Is not like they are still super expensive anymore.
 

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Is Square Enix a Japanese Company? Yes. Is Sony a Japanese Company? What you are forgetting is these Companies in particular have been working together since 1999. If you are so upset about it get a PS5. Is not like they are still super expensive anymore.

I'm not upset at all. Just pointing out the BS. I haven't forgotten anything. I just think it's time for the exclusives to die. Also, I have no intention of buying a console of any kind. Not that there's anything wrong with that for the majority of gamers.
 
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