Final Fantasy XVI PC demo gets a big update

Final Fantasy XVI is the latest game in the Final Fantasy series. It was released back in June 2023 exclusively on PS5, but then quickly received a confirmed PC version in September due to the success it brought to Square Enix.

Now, nearly a year later, the Final Fantasy XVI PC release date was finally announced alongside a demo. Director Hiroshi Takai even mentioned that future Final Fantasy titles may be released on PC simultaneously with consoles.

Three days after the demo was released, the Final Fantasy XVI PC demo received its first-ever update.

This update brings the demo version of Final Fantasy XVI to 1.01 and introduces several improvements. Notably, upgrades have been made to upscaling technologies such as DLSS, FSR, and XeSS. This update addresses graphic issues in the game, such as blurriness (DLSS/XeSS) and pixelation (FSR).

Square Enix has also addressed performance issues in the demo, including audio and UI bugs, crashes on certain GPUs, and other minor issues. The company is also aware of remaining issues, such as stuttering in some PC environments, and is currently investigating them.
 

Patch Notes for Final Fantasy XVI PC Demo Update 1.01

• Improvements have been made to DLSS, FSR, and XeSS quality. This should help to alleviate various graphical issues such as blurring (DLSS/XeSS) and pixelation (FSR).
• Resolved issues:
  • Dynamic Resolution being locked on the lowest setting.
  • Enemies not appearing properly in certain battle content.
  • Graphics not displaying properly on certain stages.
  • Graphical tearing in certain instances when using borderless screen mode.
  • SFX not playing properly under certain conditions.
  • UI not displaying properly under certain conditions.
  • Screen resolution changing under certain conditions.
  • Rare instances of GPU crashes.
  • Other minor issues.

Final Fantasy XVI will be available on PC starting September 17th. A free demo is currently available for download, don't forget to use our price comparison tool to get the best deal on Final Fantasy XVI and grab the game when September arrives.