Final Fantasy 16 (FFXVI) is out now, and the fans are loving it! The Final Fantasy gaming franchise is considered a legendary one that still thrives among other fantasy games in today’s world. This game franchise is in it for the long run. It has released its 16th installment, Final Fantasy XVI, which is winning the hearts of a lot of fans. It is by far one of the most anticipated games of the year 2023. Fans were constantly hyped up by the developers through multiple sneak peeks and trailers. As you already know, the game is now exclusively available for the current-gen console, the PlayStation 5. But what about the PS4? Will the game be released on the eighth-gen console? If you are wondering the same thing, continue reading to find out.
The FF franchise offers one of the best game series that belongs to the fantasy, action, and role-playing genres. Fans always adore Final Fantasy games for their intense action and thrills. Popular for their well-written storylines, stunning visuals, and overall setting, Final Fantasy games are known to be groundbreaking. Along with these, the unique gameplay and combat mechanisms add to the core strengths of these games. Now, with the new game’s release, players have spared no time in trying it out but were quite disappointed by its exclusivity on the PS5. Currently, a lot of players are questioning the release date of FFXVI on PS4. So, let us shed some light on this.
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Final Fantasy 16 (FFXVI) PS4 Release date: When is it coming out?
As of now, there are no official announcements regarding the release date of Final Fantasy XVI for PS4. Not only on the PS4, there is no information regarding the release of the game on any other platform. For now, Final Fantasy XVI is only available on PlayStation 5. The chances of getting Final Fantasy 16 on PS4 are quite low (almost 0), as the console will most likely not be able to handle the game. The newest installment has raised its performance standards, meaning that it can only be run properly on the current-gen console, the PS5. Fans who own a PS4 will be disappointed by this, but there is nothing much to be done. Many developers are currently skipping support for old-gen consoles for their newly released games, and Square Enix seems to be joining the list.
Thus, we can safely say that Final Fantasy 16 will most likely not be available on PS4, ever. Square Enix has decided to take the franchise to new heights with this new installment, and there is no way they are going to release it on an old-gen console by comprising quality. Well, if this changes, we will update this article accordingly at the earliest. Anyway, we hope all your doubts have been cleared. For more reads like this, make sure to follow DigiStatement.
