When Can I Play FFXVI on Steam, PC Release Timing Explained

It’s only a few weeks away until the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XVI finally lands on PC. Final Fantasy XVI came out last year on the PS5 and was well-received upon release due to its intriguing political plot and brilliant characterization. Honestly, it’s tough not to become invested and engrossed in Clive Rosfield’s voyage. Whether this is the first time you intend to play Final Fantasy XVI or you are a returning player who wants to re-experience this phenomenal adventure again, we tell you everything you need to know about the Final Fantasy XVI PC release times.

When can I play Final Fantasy XVI on PC?

Final Fantasy XVI will become available at different times on September 17, 2024, depending on your region. On the official Final Fantasy XVI social media account, they have announced the exact times when the game is set to go live. Final Fantasy XVI will become available at 7.00 am PDT and 10.00 am EDT. It’s worth noting that AEST and NZST time zones will result in Final Fantasy XVI releasing on September 18, 2024, instead.

Here is the full list of times so you can immediately play Final Fantasy XVI the moment it goes live in your region:

• Los Angeles, 7.00 am (PDT)
• New York 10.00 am (EDT)
• London 3.00 pm (BTS)
• Berlin 4.00 pm (CEST)
• Hong Kong 10.00 pm (HKT)
• Tokyo 11.00 pm (JST)
• Brasilia 11 am (BRT)
• Sydney 12.00 Midnight (AEST)  September 18
• Wellington 2.00 am (NZST) September 18

If you’re itching to play Final Fantasy XVI on your PC already, you can start the prologue demo, which is available right now on Steam and Epic Games Store. The demo follows Clive Rosfield during his early years as he prepares himself for the war. You can then carry over your saved data from the demo to the full version, where you can take on Benedikita in a special battle demo. The demo is absolutely free, so if you’re on the fence about Final Fantasy XVI, it’s definitely worth checking out.

If you pre-order Final Fantasy XVI before its release date, you will also receive bonus content, including The Brave Blade (a replica of Bartz’s iconic weapon from FFV). Fortunately, The Brave Blade will also be heading to the PS5 at a later point, although no release date is currently scheduled.

Final Fantasy XVI is available for the PlayStation 5 and will be released for PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam on September 17, 2024.