Summary
Though the game has been out for a while, developer Square Enix still intends to improve the experience for players ofFinal Fantasy 16with a new update. The update will add several new features to theFinal Fantasy 16user interface, making things more convenient for players who like to tinker with their character builds.
First released in 2023 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive,Final Fantasy 16stood out by eschewing many classicFinal Fantasyconventions. Rather than a turn-based or real-time menu-driven combat system, theFinal Fantasy 16development team opted for purer action-based combat starring a single character, protagonist Clive Rosfield. Over the course of Clive’s journey, players can acquire godlike abilities from powerful Eikons, and finding the bestFinal Fantasy 16ability combos is a major part of gameplay.
Square Enix isn’t done improvingFinal Fantasy 16for players old and new, as evidenced by the team’s panel at PAX East held in Boston, Massachusets over the weekend. It was during the panel that the team spoke ofFinal Fantasy 16Patch 1.30. According to the panel, the patch is almost ready to be deployed and will contain several improvements to the user experience, aimed at increasing the convenience of playing through Clive’s journey. The panel did not specify a release date for the patch, so as of press time, it’s not confirmed whether the patch will arrive before or alongsidethe secondFinal Fantasy 16DLC pack, The Rising Tide, which is scheduled for June 25, 2025.
New Final Fantasy 16 Update to Add Quality-of-Life Features
The improvements to be included inFinal Fantasy 16Patch 1.30 are focused on improving the game as it is, rather than adding new content. Players will be able to save time when completing the game’s many side quests with a “Quick Complete” feature that teleports Clive back to the quest-related NPC once their task is done. Certain abilities and accessories will also receive updates to make them easier to use, and a new controller setting will allow players to customize their button layouts, improving accessibility. Importantly, a new “Skill Set” feature will allow players to save unique arrangements of feats and abilities, thus savingthe bestFinal Fantasy 16Eikonic combosfor easy access.
WhileFinal Fantasy 16proved to be a somewhat divisive entry in the series thanks to its unusual mechanical approach and some controversial storytelling decisions, the game isn’t completely done yet. With The Rising Tide DLC soon to release and a PC version on the way, the game is set to break back into the public eye, allowing more players to experience Clive’s story for themselves. Square Enix’s dedication to improving the game experience, despite havingno public plans for moreFinal Fantasy 16DLC, shows that the company is still confident in players giving the game a fresh chance.
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An epic dark fantasy world where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them.This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the dominant of the Phoenix. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.
