SQUARE ENIX announced that its highly anticipated action RPG the FINAL FANTASY XVI launch date will globally be on June 22, 2023. Made during The Game Awards 2022, producer Naoki Yoshida appeared on stage to introduce the world premiere of a new game trailer titled “REVENGE,” a nod to one of Clive’s motivations that players will encounter when the game releases on the PlayStation 5 console next year. The company also revealed that gamers can pre-order the FINAL FANTASY XVI Standard and Deluxe Editions now, with the Collector’s Edition pre-orders kicking-off Monday, December 12, on the Square Enix Store, which you can find details for below.
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With striking characters, rich lore and a captivating storyline, Square Enix is launching a Standard Edition version of FINAL FANTASY XVI, as well as three additional SKUs. The Standard and Deluxe Editions of the game are available for pre-order now and the Collector’s Edition will be available for pre-order on Monday, Dec. 12 at 9:00 p.m. EST / 6:00 pm PST on the Square Enix Store. Everyone that pre-orders of the game will receive the Braveheart (Weapon) DLC and Cait Sith Charm (Gil Boost Accessory) DLC.
Collector’s Edition for PlayStation 5
- Collector’s Box – A beautiful metallic-sheen box featuring impressive artwork by legendary FINAL FANTASY series illustrator, Yoshitaka Amano
- Base game package, including reversible cover art
- Premium Statue – Phoenix vs Ifrit – A premium statue depicting a battle between two eikons – Phoenix and Ifrit
- Metal Eikon Pin Collection – A premium metal pin collection featuring eight Eikons
- Special Clive Rosfield SteelBook® Case – A SteelBook case featuring artwork of Clive Rosfield, the protagonist
- Cloth World Map of Valisthea – A cloth map of Valisthea where the story unfolds
- Blood Sword (Weapon) DLC – The fabled scarlet steel of Firion, hero of FINAL FANTASY II.
The FINAL FANTASY XVI Collector’s Edition will be available for pre-order exclusively on the Square Enix Store. It will also come with the following bonus items: FINAL FANTASY XVI Pre-Order SteelBook®, Digital Mini Artbook, Digital Mini Soundtrack, and Scholar’s Spectacles (Exp Boost Accessory) DLC.
Deluxe Edition
- Base game package, including reversible cover art
- Cloth World Map of Valisthea
- Special Clive Rosfield SteelBook® Case
Digital Deluxe Edition
- Base Game
- Digital Mini Artbook
- Digital Mini Soundtrack
Players can pre-order the physical Standard and Deluxe Edition versions of FINAL FANTASY XVI from participating retailers. The following North American retailers are offering bonus incentives:
- SQUARE ENIX Store – The Realms of Valisthea Wall Banners (6” height printed cloth banners)
- GameStop – The Realms of Valisthea Patches (2.5” height printed cloth patches)
- BestBuy – FINAL FANTASY XVI Pre-Order SteelBook®
Digital pre-orders for the Standard and Deluxe Editions are available on the PlayStation™Store and come with the Scholar’s Spectacles (Exp Boost Accessory) DLC as a pre-order bonus.
FINAL FANTASY XVI is rated M (Mature) and will be available for the PlayStation®5 console on June 22, 2023.
