The Final Fantasy franchise is perhaps one of the most iconic in gaming history, with a legacy spanning decades. Final Fantasy XVI, the latest entry in the series, first made waves with its release on PlayStation 5, and it got a lot of praise for its epic dark fantasy world and intense action gameplay. Now, with the PC version set to release soon (September 17, 2024), many players like yourself are eager to experience this title on their handheld devices. If you’re among those looking to play Final Fantasy XVI on your Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, or Asus ROG Ally, here’s everything you need to know about its support details on these platforms.
While the full game is yet to be released, pre-purchase options are currently available for serious fans. However, if you’re on the fence about committing to a purchase, there’s also a free demo available for you to try. This demo offers a glimpse into the game’s world and mechanics, allowing you to test how it runs on your handheld device before making a final decision. To help you with this, we’ve gathered insights from those who have already tried the demo on their Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, and Asus ROG Ally, so you can get a clear idea of what to expect in terms of performance and playability.
Final Fantasy 16 Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go & Asus Rog Ally Support Details
Steam Deck
Regarding the Steam Deck, you first look for a verified or playable badge. Well, as of writing this article, Final Fantasy 16 is neither deck-verified nor listed as playable. But don’t lose hope yet! Players who have tried the demo so far have shared mixed opinions. One player mentioned that they were able to run the game on the Deck’s Linux-based SteamOS (supposedly using Proton) without much trouble, as long as they set everything to the lowest possible settings and settled for a frame rate of around 25 to 30 FPS. Similarly, other players have reported that they could play the demo without major issues. Gameplay videos are also available, confirming that the demo is indeed playable on the Steam Deck. However, the catch is that the performance and FPS in some of these gameplay videos were not very satisfactory. This isn’t too surprising, considering that Final Fantasy XVI is a demanding game originally designed for the much more powerful PlayStation 5. Nonetheless, the demo remains playable on the Steam Deck, and it will be interesting to see how the full release performs when it launches. Perhaps the developers will optimize the port further for a smoother experience on the Steam Deck.
Asus Rog Ally and Lenovo Legion Go
When it comes to the Lenovo Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally, the situation is much better compared to the Steam Deck, even though these devices are not officially supported. Both the Legion Go and ROG Ally are significantly more powerful than the Steam Deck and, on paper, are well-equipped to handle the demanding requirements of Final Fantasy XVI. Despite the game’s high demands, which are a bit out of reach for most handheld systems, gameplay videos on these devices indicate that the game runs quite well in comparison. However, you’ll still need to lower the settings and settle for a frame rate of around 40–50 FPS.
All in all, the demo for Final Fantasy 16 runs on handheld devices, albeit with low performance and FPS. For now, only time will tell if the devs optimize the full-release version of the game to run better on handhelds. Anyway, we hope this was informative. For more gaming news like this, stay tuned to DigiStatement. Read more: Steam Deck Stuck on Shutting Down Steam: How to fix it?
