SQUARE ENIX® has announced that its critically acclaimed action-RPG, FINAL FANTASY™XVI will launch for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store globally on September 17. The announcement was made prior to Gamescom, when it introduced the world premiere of a new trailer.

Players who pre-purchase the game will receive in-game DLC items including the Cait Sith Charm, Brave Blade weapon, and Sixteen Bells Orchestrion Roll.

FINAL FANTASY XVI introduces gamers to an original standalone story in the FINAL FANTASY universe, an epic dark fantasy world that takes place in the realm of Valisthea—a land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, and where peace falters as the spread of the Blight threatens to destroy their dominions. The fate of the land is decided by the Eikons, powerful and deadly creatures, and their Dominants, men and women who have been blessed with the ability to call upon and wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix, Eikon of Fire. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.

With striking characters, rich lore and a captivating storyline, SQUARE ENIX is launching a Standard Edition version of FINAL FANTASY XVI, as well as the Complete Edition which includes the Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide DLC expansions. Both versions will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

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