PC players have had an exciting week. After the dark and action-packed experience of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, they now have another world to explore. This time, it’s the captivating yet dangerous realm of Final Fantasy 16, a game that’s highly anticipated and will be making its debut on PC on September 17.
As with many AAA games today, Final Fantasy 16 offers multiple editions to choose from. If you’re thinking about diving into this new incredible adventure, you might be weighing your options and wondering which edition is worth your money. Below, you’ll find a detailed guide that breaks down the available editions and helps you decide which one suits your gaming needs the best.
Where Can You Purchase Final Fantasy 16 for PC
PC players will be happy to know that Final Fantasy 16 will be available on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. The prices for all editions are the same across both platforms, so your choice of store is entirely a personal preference. Unfortunately, the game won’t be available on GOG.
Are There Pre-Order Bonuses for Final Fantasy 16 on PC?
Yes, Final Fantasy 16 offers pre-order bonuses, regardless of which edition you purchase. Any player who pre-orders the game before its release date will receive the following items:
- Gil Boost Accessory: “Cait Sith’s Charm”
- Orchestrion Roll: “Sixteen Bells”
- Bonus Weapon: “Brave Blade”
These items must be claimed in-game by the player. After two hours of gameplay, they will become accessible through the System tab in the Main Menu. It’s important to note that an active internet connection is necessary to claim these items. If you’re playing the game offline, the option to redeem the bonuses won’t appear.
It’s worth noting that these items could potentially be sold or distributed through other means in the future, meaning they aren’t permanently locked behind pre-orders.
Different Editions of Final Fantasy 16 on PC Explained
Final Fantasy 16 offers two editions for PC: the Standard Edition and the Complete Edition. The Standard Edition is priced at $49.99, while the Complete Edition costs $69.99. Here’s a breakdown of what each edition includes:
Standard Edition
The standard edition offers exactly what you think it does. Players who purchase this edition will get the base game, and that’s it. No bells and whistles on this one. However, pre-ordering this edition will still net you the pre-order bonuses.
Complete Edition
The Complete Edition, as the name suggests, includes all Final Fantasy 16 content available for PC. This includes the base game and the expansion pass.
The expansion pass features two major DLCs: Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. If you purchase the Standard Edition but later decide to try the DLCs, you can buy the expansion pass separately.
Complete Edition owners, as well as expansion pass holders, will also receive the following items:
- Buster Sword — Cloud’s iconic weapon from Final Fantasy 7.
- Curtana Special Weapon — Unique weapon, once used by Warrior of Light in Final Fantasy 14.
- “Away (1987)” Orchestrion Roll
- “Torn from the Heavens” Orchestrion Roll
- “Through the Maelstrom” Orchestrion Roll
Purchasing Expansions or DLCs Individually
If, for some reason, you only want one of the expansions instead of both, you’ll be glad to know that’s an option. Standard Edition owners can purchase either the Echoes of the Fallen or The Rising Tide DLC separately. While the exact prices for the expansion pass and individual DLCs haven’t been announced yet, it’s likely that buying only one DLC will be cheaper than purchasing both.
Here’s what you’ll get with each DLC:
Echoes of the Fallen DLC:
- Echoes of the Fallen Story DLC
- Buster Sword — Cloud’s iconic weapon from Final Fantasy 7.
- “Away (1987)” Orchestrion Roll
The Rising Tide DLC:
- The Rising Tide Story DLC
- Curtana Special Weapon — Unique weapon, once used by Warrior of Light in Final Fantasy 14.
- “Torn from the Heavens” Orchestrion Roll
- “Through the Maelstrom” Orchestrion Roll
For Standard Edition owners, the expansion pass is also worth considering. Purchasing the pass will be cheaper than buying both DLCs individually. Exact pricing for the pass and DLCs will be revealed after the game’s launch on PC.
Be mindful of what you’re purchasing, as you wouldn’t want to accidentally buy the same content twice and waste your hard-earned money.
