We have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of Final Fantasy 16 on PC, and it seems like the wait may soon be over. The latest Nvidia driver update, version 560.81, has quietly included a GameReady profile for Final Fantasy 16, sparking excitement among fans on Resetera and Reddit.
Although there is no direct mention of Final Fantasy in the release notes for the driver update, keen-eyed Redditors have spotted profiles for Final Fantasy 16, a demo of the game, and Once Human, a popular survival game on Steam. This inclusion suggests that Nvidia is working closely with Square Enix to ensure that the game runs smoothly on Nvidia graphics cards.
While this discovery does not guarantee an imminent release of Final Fantasy 16 on PC, fans have pointed out that the head producer of the game, Yoshi-P, will be attending Gamescom, with the Opening Night Live ceremony scheduled for August 20. Given that significant announcements were made at last year’s event, it is not far-fetched to imagine that Square Enix may surprise fans with a PC release during the ceremony.
The presence of a demo in the driver profile list also raises the possibility that Square Enix may opt for a staggered release, with a preview of the game arriving first before the full version. This strategy was successful with the PlayStation 5 demo, which generated significant interest prior to the game’s official launch.
As we eagerly await further details about the PC release of Final Fantasy 16, it is worth noting that Square Enix will likely stay true to the core elements of the game that received praise, such as the engaging boss fights. However, there is hope that any potential shortcomings, such as thinner storytelling and RPG mechanics, will be addressed for the PC version.
Stay tuned for updates on this exciting development, and be sure to follow PC Gamer for the latest news and updates on Final Fantasy 16 and other gaming highlights.