Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida recently spoke to Game Informer about the PlayStation 5 console exclusive’s PC version, where he said that the port is in its final stages of optimization.
The game originally released for the PS5 in June 2023, but a PC port was confirmed to be coming at some point in the future. At the time, Yoshida said not to expect it anytime soon, but he has now provided an update on the port’s release ahead of the release of the second wave of DLC this Spring.
Though he said he is currently unable to give an exact release date for the PC release, it will likely be within the next year. The final date will be dependent on how long the optimization process takes, as they are still trying to figure out the specifications and requirements for a PC version.
“In terms of where we are in development currently, we’re trying to figure out the final stages of optimization right now,” Yoshida said. “When we can release the PC version might be dependent on that – the system requirements and specifications for PC that players will need, so we’re trying to figure that out. Naturally, [the PC specifications] are looking to be somewhat high.”
He said the team is planning on doing their best to make sure that specifications will be announced ahead of time so that players will be able to know if their PC can run the game before they purchase it. They are also planning to release a demo so that potential buyers can try it out for themselves.
“Again, we can’t really talk about too much in terms of details of when it’s going to come out – I think in a little bit more time we’ll be in a better place to announce things,” Yoshida said. “But one thing’s for sure: It won’t be too distant in the future; it won’t be a year, it won’t be two years, it will probably be shorter than that, so stay tuned.”