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As Clive Rosfield pursues revenge in a war-torn fantasy, wield Eikon powers in real-time battles and confront colossal summons.
Released 17 Sep 2024
Battle Giant Summons
Switch Eikon Powers
Build Clive’s Skill Set
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Developed by Square Enix · Published by Square Enix
You play as Clive Rosfield, a warrior sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua. After a tragedy tied to the Dark Eikon Ifrit, Clive sets out on a quest for revenge in a world where powerful Eikons and the Dominants who wield them shape the fate of the land.
Fight in real-time as Clive using sword attacks, evasions, and abilities drawn from multiple Eikons. Switch between Eikon powers and combine their attacks, then face major battles that can pit giant Eikons against one another.
Progress through a story-focused campaign across connected regions, taking on hunts and side quests along the way. Learn and upgrade sword techniques and Eikonic abilities, customize which powers Clive brings into battle, and choose between Story-focused and Action-focused play modes.
Players who respond positively often highlight the giant Eikon battles and cinematic set pieces, along with a dramatic story, memorable characters, and an impactful soundtrack. Some also enjoy mixing Eikon abilities in combat. These reactions are not universal: many reviews describe the combat as repetitive and side quests as a drag on the story’s pacing.
A plethora of powerful swordplay techniques and Eikonic abilities lie within Clive's remit—and it is up to you to decide which ones you wish to learn or upgrade. If you're having trouble choosing, upgrades can be unlocked automatically.
Story-focused mode is recommended for those players who are less comfortable with action games and wish to focus more on the game's story elements. In this mode, Clive will automatically evade some attacks, and epic Eikonic combos can be triggered with simple button presses. Action-focused mode, where Clive's every action is controlled by the player, is available for those who are confident in their skill—or want to test it.
- FINAL FANTASY XVI Base Game
- “Onion Sword” weapon (Available for redemption from the System tab in the Main Menu upon reaching the main scenario quest "A Chance Encounter.")
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 69 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 5 listed on Steam |
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| Content notices |
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| Website | Official website |
