FINAL FANTASY XVI news & patch notes

Introducing two original soundtracks from FINAL FANTASY XVI! 『FINAL FANTASY XVI Original Soundtrack』 『FINAL FANTASY XVI - Original DLC Soundtrack - From Spire to Sea』 SQUARE ENIX MUSIC

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2909400/FINAL_FANTASY_VII_REBIRTH/ The FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE project brings FINAL FANTASY VII, the legendary RPG that enthralled the world, back to life using the latest technology. The first game in the series, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE was released in 2020 and received critical acclaim across the world, achieving global sales of over 7,000,000 copies (as of May 2023). Now, the core of the FINAL FANTASY VII story returns with the second game in the trilogy: FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH! Early purchase sale running until 05/02/2025! Twin pack also available for 30% off! Why not take this chance to own both FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE and FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH for around the cost of just a single game?!

We are also running a Twitch Drops campaign offering amazing in-game items!

Watch the FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH live broadcast on Twitch to obtain the in-game items Kupo Charm and Survival Set! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45343568/411582687ec0189f1052af3c9d0588597a6d7e28.png Kupo Charm An accessory that increases the amount of crafting materials extracted by a set rate. Survival Set A pack containing useful items such as potions and ethers that will aid you on your adventure.

■Campaign period

From 14:00 GMT on Thursday 23/01/2025 until 17:59 GMT on Wednesday 05/02/2025

■Campaign rewards

Kupo Charm accessory and Survival Set. You can earn the Kupo Charm and Survival Set to use in the FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH game by watching 30 minutes or more of the relevant live broadcast on Twitch during the campaign period.

■How to participate in the campaign

　➡　Log in to your Twitch account (Requires a Twitch account) 　➡　Watch the relevant FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH live broadcast that is part of the Twitch Drops campaign for 30 minutes or more. *You can check which broadcast is the one participating in the campaign by navigating to the Drops & Rewards section of Twitch and selecting “FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH”, then “Open Participating Live Channels”. 　➡　After watching the broadcast for 30 minutes or more, push the “Claim now” button in the FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH section of the Twitch Drops inventory page to visit the Square Enix Twitch Rewards page and push the “Obtain product code” button to acquire a Steam product code. *Please see the Square Enix Twitch Rewards page for full details.

Just announced! FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is set for a Steam launch on January 23, 2025. This version introduces new features and customizations to take full advantage of the PC platform:

LIGHTING

Lighting has been adjusted, and the game's overall rendering of light is significantly improved. The updated areas and cutscenes present with even greater beauty and clarity than before.

PC SPECS

The PC version of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH features three default graphics presets to make it even easier for you to jump in and start playing at a level that suits your own PC: High, Medium and Low. We have optimised these presets to allow as many people to enjoy the game as possible on a wide variety of setups. Gameplay offers an experience that will feel new, including high frame rates of up to 120 FPS. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45155195/a7bbf3b8b95c15459026714ba9d0c96c03044d1e.jpg

FRAMERATE AND RESOLUTION

NVIDIA DLSS support means that frame rates can be enhanced and image quality upscaled. There is now also support for variable refresh rate (VRR).

TEXTURES

The Level of Detail (LoD) for background models and MIP maps for background textures can both be freely configured in the options settings. With this background polygon density and texture density can be set higher than was previously possible, allowing for gameplay with higher-quality graphics.

CONTROLLER INPUT SUPPORT

Connecting a DualSense® controller with a PC allows players to use the same controls as the PS5 version. Keyboard and mouse support has also been added, alongside the option to freely customize the controls between world exploration and combat or mini-games.

STEAM DECK

We are also working diligently on optimisations to make sure that the Steam version is playable on Steam Deck as well. Pre-purchase to receive a 30% Early Bird Discount* and three digital bonus items**: 'Moogle Trio' summoning materia, Midgar Bangle Mk. II Armor, Shinra bangle Mk. II. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2909400/ * Offer applies to select versions of the game. Up to 30% off digital pre-orders until 5 February 2025. Certain restrictions may apply. ** These bonus items can be obtained by pre-purchasing the game before 13:59 on Thursday 23/01/2025 (GMT). ** Digital content items may be put on sale separately at a later date. For the latest updates on FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, make sure you follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Thank you for your support!

Version Update 1.02 is now available for download. This update implements various changes to system settings while addressing several known gameplay issues. Change Log:

• A cursor lock option has been added to Settings in the Main Menu.
• Timing for the shutter click sound effect when taking screenshots has been adjusted.
• Help text for Photo Mode has been tweaked to improve clarity.
• Shadow Quality settings have been adjusted to include cloud quality at all three levels—low, medium, and high—instead of only at high. This should improve performance when low or medium is selected.
• Graphical Fidelity settings have been adjusted to improve overall game performance.

The following have also been addressed:

• Issues with mouse scrolling when using aspect ratio settings other than 16:9.
• Issues with locking on during the Eikonic Feat Blind Justice when using aspect ratio settings other than 16:9.
• Issues with in-game access point interaction when using borderless window mode in conjunction with aspect ratio settings other than 16:9.
• Issues with the last device used not remaining active when playing with multiple controllers.
• Graphics not displaying properly on certain screens.
• Issues with UI continuity.
• Unexpected crashes with select hardware setups.
• Other minor issues.

The latest update (version 1.01) for FINAL FANTASY XVI is now available for download. This update aims to improve game stability, add controller options, and address several other issues. Game Stability Resolved an issue wherein the frame rate would drop under certain conditions. System Enabled Bluetooth connectivity for DualSense and DUALSHOCK controllers. Issues The following issues have been addressed:

• Character graphics not displaying properly on certain screens.
• Issues with the UI.
• Instances of incorrect text displaying.
• Errors in the ending credits.
• Instances in which the game would close unexpectedly upon executing certain commands.
• Instances in which the game would close unexpectedly under certain conditions.

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. ■Content included with this product

• FINAL FANTASY XVI Base Game
• “Onion Sword” weapon (Available for redemption from the System tab in the Main Menu upon reaching the main scenario quest "A Chance Encounter.")

■Early purchase bonuses: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45155195/364287c8359250ae1a2d581fd0550c41ec24f0e3.png

• Accessory: "Cait Sith's Charm"
• Valuable item: "Sixteen Bells Orchestrion Roll"
• Weapon "Brave Blade"

*These items can be acquired by customers who pre-order or purchase the game between 4:00 pm UTC on 19/08/2024 and 3:00 pm UTC on 17/10/2024 (The specific time that the items become unavailable is subject to change). *In-game items can be claimed from the System tab in the main menu. The ability to claim items is unlocked after approximately two hours of play. *An internet connection is required to claim in-game items. *These in-game items may be put on sale or distributed via another method from a future date.

Demo Available Now!

■ FINAL FANTASY XVI DEMO {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45155195/994827a7183b12ede2418c7263dc1fd44cf1fab2.jpg Play the opening section of FINAL FANTASY XVI. Save data can be carried over to the full version of the game. After completing the opening section of the story, players can enjoy FINAL FANTASY XVI’s amazing action gameplay in the “Eikonic Challenge” mode made specially for this demo. *Some content in this demo may vary from the final game. *It is not possible to save or load game data for the Eikonic Challenge mode. Data from this mode cannot be carried over to the release version of the game.

An update file (version 1.02) for the FINAL FANTASY XVI PC Demo has been released and is ready for download. The following adjustment has been made to improve gameplay stability:

• Fixed stuttering issue.

The following issues have also been addressed:

• Certain characters not being displayed properly.
• User adjustments to the graphics setting "Screen Space Reflection" not being properly applied.
• User adjustments to the graphics setting "Variable Rate Shading" (VRS) not being properly applied.
• Screen mode settings not being saved on certain hardware environments.

These fixes will be applied to the forthcoming release version as well as the demo.

An update has been released for the FINAL FANTASY XVI PC demo, introducing a number of improvements and adjustments to the game. Improvements have been made to DLSS, FSR, and XeSS quality. This should help to alleviate various graphcial issues such as blurring (DLSS/XeSS) and pixelation (FSR). The following issues have also been addressed: Dynamic Resolution being locked on the lowest setting. Enemies not appearing properly in certain battle content. Graphics not displaying properly on certain stages. Graphical tearing in certain instances when using borderless screen mode. SFX not playing properly under certain conditions. UI not displaying properly under certain conditions. Screen resolution changing under certain conditions. Rare instances of GPU crashes. Other minor issues. We are currently aware of instances of stuttering on certain PC environments, and are investigating the issue.

Pre-purchase FINAL FANTASY XVI now!

The legacy of the crystals has shaped our history for long enough. Five nations fight to claim the Mothercrystals. As the fragile illusion of balance crumbles, the fates of the Dominants—those who harness the power of the Eikons—start to fall into mad disarray. ■ Content included in this product

• FINAL FANTASY XVI base game
• Onion Sword weapon (this will become available after reaching the main scenario quest A Chance Encounter. To redeem this item, open the Main Menu and head to the System tab, then select Redeemable Items and select the item.)

Demo Available Now!

■ FINAL FANTASY XVI DEMO {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45155195/994827a7183b12ede2418c7263dc1fd44cf1fab2.jpg Play the opening section if FINAL FANTASY XVI. Save data can be carried over to the full version of the game. After completing the opening section of the story, players can enjoy FINAL FANTASY XVI’s amazing action gameplay in the “Eikonic Challenge” mode made specially for this demo. *Some content in this demo may vary from the final game. *It is not possible to save or load game data for the Eikonic Challenge mode. Data from this mode cannot be carried over to the release version of the game.