Rarely has public opinion about a game changed so drastically in just one week, especially something as substantial as a Final Fantasy demo.
At PAX West 2023, producer Naoki Yoshida surprised fans by making some exciting announcements regarding FF16. Below are a few highlights:
How long is the prologue section of the ff16 demo?
The Final Fantasy 16 demo offers players a glimpse of Valisthea and its inhabitants – including Torgal, Joshua, and Jill – who will accompany Clive on his journey through Valisthea. The prologue lasts around two hours and introduces world-building and action-inspired combat in this title. If players complete it, they can transfer their saved data directly into their full experience game without needing to redo previous parts of their narrative again!
The Prologue section of the FF16 demo begins with a fast-paced action sequence as you infiltrate and fight off a goblin fortress guarded by Clive’s childhood home before transitioning into more tender scenes that introduce him at much younger ages and give you glimpses of his wolf companions.
After completing the prologue, players will unlock a particular battle demo, which provides a deeper glimpse into Final Fantasy 16’s real-time combat system. Fights will become more challenging, and previews of Eikon abilities Clive will access will also be provided in this demo. Furthermore, “Timely Accessories,” an automated feature designed to customize certain gameplay parts, will also be present, allowing them to experiment with different playing styles before the base game’s launch.
Square Enix recently unveiled that Kingdom Hearts team members Hiroki Yoshida and Nier: Automata developer Platinum Games contributed to FF16 development. Yoshida hinted that some may find the prologue dark; however, he promised fans that most areas in FF16 will be brighter.
The Final Fantasy 16 prologue provides both newcomers and veterans of the series with an opportunity to experience its trademark fast-paced, cinematic gameplay and taste some of its characters and story arcs that will be explored further throughout its base game release.
How long is the main game?
Hiroshi Takai, director of Final Fantasy 16, estimates that players following the main storyline can finish the game within 35 hours if they stay true to its cinematic approach; you could extend this further if you participate in some of its special monster hunts and side quests.
FF16 breaks away from previous Final Fantasy titles by breaking genre boundaries with its setting and story. Clive Rosfield, Duke of Rosaria’s first son, received an Eikon from the long-extinct The Fallen civilization, which grants him powers over crystals that give superhuman strength and speed. The main plot centers around Clive’s adventures as he grapples with these powers to control them for superhuman abilities.
Valisthea’s world is defined by crystalline mountains and battles among kingdoms for resources and influence, featuring 50 creatures drawn directly from the Final Fantasy series, such as bestiary (with new designs that don’t correspond with the series aesthetic) like Tonberrys or Cactuars – while goblins and ghasts that populate it are designed more like those seen in God of War rather than typical FF Tigers.
But even as Final Fantasy 16 avoids being too similar to its predecessors, its story begins to reflect their preferences as it transitions from personal revenge and political intrigue to an epic battle of gods and monsters. Although this tone change may feel counterproductive for the franchise at times, it ultimately pays dividends in spades.
The production team behind FF16 initially sought to craft an easy and convenient game suitable for gamers with busy lives; however, as more content was added to it, the project expanded rapidly. Producer Naoki Yoshida recently suggested that 40 to 45 hours should be enough time for completion (though 100% completion might require longer).
How do I redeem my pre-order bonus?
Players of Final Fantasy 16 may be experiencing trouble when their pre-order bonuses don’t appear in-game. This can be particularly infuriating when missing critical equipment like Braveheart weapons or Scholar Spectacles, but there are ways you can rectify the issue to get your content back.
Once your PlayStation account is adequately activated and downloaded, an on-screen prompt will direct you towards redeeming pre-order items. From here, open up the menu using L2 or R2 on your controller to access System, scroll to “Redeemable Items,” and select all pre-ordered items there.
If you purchased a physical copy of FF16, the code(s) given should be located either on your receipt or the back of the game box. Once you have these code(s), visit the PlayStation Store and use them to redeem a digital copy or activate the Steelbook Edition of FF16 with its unique metal case for your console.
If you’re in search of some free FF16 content, be sure to look into the Taco Bell DoorDash promo code for a free Orchestrion Roll DLC item. There are a few requirements to redeem this deal – among them is a required DashPass subscription, which many users may find confusing; however, free 1-month trials of DashPass memberships can help avoid unnecessary charges as long as memberships are canceled before their terms have ended if no longer desired.
