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In a new promotional video, Sony let slip the exclusivity window for Final Fantasy XVI. The trailer shows brief gameplay from a variety of upcoming titles, with release information in small print at the bottom, one of which reads "Final Fantasy XVI anticipated Summer 2023. PS5 exclusive for six months." While the release window of Summer 2023 was already known, the exact nature of its exclusivity has been hard to pin down.

As reported by IGN after the game's announcement at a PS5 event in September 2020, a trailer for Final Fantasy XVI initially said it would be a PlayStation Console Exclusive, but also available on PC. This trailer was taken down and replaced with another that omitted that text, and IGN was reportedly asked by Square Enix to retract any mention of a PC release from its article. While other platforms haven't been confirmed by Square Enix yet, given this information, it's likely we'll see a PC release after at least six months of PS5 exclusivity.

Whether it will come to other consoles, namely Xbox, is murkier. At the time of that trailer's release and retraction, industry analyst Piers Harding-Rolls reported that Sony had confirmed to him that the game would be a completely exclusive to the PlayStation 5 for six months, and a console exclusive for twelve months. This was never independently confirmed, but it does appear to link up with this new information. If it is true, it would imply the game is also coming to Xbox Series X|S at some point as well.

 

[CoolMe]

"Exclusivity's hurting the gaming business" my arse..

 

[Rob Blou]

Me before blowing my birthday candles: I wish the gaming comunity could mature and stop console/brand wars once and for all

This thread: No way buddy!!

 

[Lazyboss]

Sony can only afford 6 months exclusiveness. Microsoft can afford lifetime exclusiveness.

With what exactly?

 

[D4M28]

I think of it like this I don't want a PS5 for like only 3 games really Spiderman 2 wolverine and ff xvi I'm hoping PC versions come out after maybe 6 months after or whatever

 

[ChibiMofo]

Looks like I'll have to wait to not purchase a game I've never had any interest in playing.
Now back to Flight Simulator.

 

[Vine-gar]

At least it's not longer. The last game took a year and three months.

 

[eriol33]

PS5 scalpers can eat sh*t now.

 

[CloudStrife190100]

Ahh well I'm happy to wait for the actual full release of a game that's not riddled with bugs. Cheers for beta testing sony

 

[Marc_LFD]

A 6 month timed exclusive does not make me want to get a ps5 asap. Sticking with PC and a Switch is still the best thing

Technically, you don't even need a Switch since it can be emulated if the PC specs can handle it.

 

[godreborn]

Technically, you don't even need a Switch since it can be emulated if the PC specs can handle it.

I think mine might struggle, but I'm okay with buying games anyway. though, I'm buying the majority for the ps4. the ps5 is my main console. I do like it more than the ps4, at least the layout of things.

 

[The Frenchman]

FFVII remake was an exclusive for a whole year after its release, it's been almost 3 years now, no sign of an Xbox release...

 

[andyhappypants]

And Sony cry about the Call of Duty franchise, cracks me up

 

[SG854]

With what exactly?

Money

 

[Xzi]

Hmm, kinda want a physical copy of this, particularly if there's a special edition. If not I'll probably just get it for PC. Double dip if it's really good.

 

[anhminh]

Meh, it will be buggy for the first 6 months anyway. Plus if the review are bad then I could easily skip it.

 

[hybori]

Technically, you don't even need a Switch since it can be emulated if the PC specs can handle it.

my pc can definitely handle a switch with max settings i just use a switch for traveling/couch play. once a steam deck is available i'll probably not use my switch at all

 

[ertaboy356b]

No need to buy a PS5 folks, in that time frame, maybe Drake will release and hopefully we get FF7R.

 

[Jayro]

Shame that Sony can only afford 6 months, Square Enix must be asking for a lot of money.

Might be a $70 title, because greed is setting in.

 

[Rahkeesh]

FFVII remake was an exclusive for a whole year after its release, it's been almost 3 years now, no sign of an Xbox release...

Yep FF looks to be going about as exclusive as first party games. One console and PC.

 

[Trojaner]

Wishfull thinking: When they are finally starting todo the only real good thing and stop with this bullshit Exclusives. Even if i would still be a FF-Franchise Fan i would not be interested in to getting a PS5 now for €1000 just to get that tilte early. The Consoles have so much more potential then what we allowed todo with them .... To think that its said 6 month i can just laugh, thats square so pc gamers can still count for 1-2 years until it will finally hapening.