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UPDATE 1 - Some fans think the Demo might release this Sunday on June 11. This is partly due to streamer Ludwig, who revealed he had a sponsored stream for the game coming up, taking place on Monday, June 12. Given the proximity, it seems likely the demo could drop the day before.
Update 2 - A new TV trailer has been spotted online and it appears to suggest that players can "play the demo". However, obviously the demo isn't out now. It's possible that the demo may be released during the Final Fantasy 16 pre-launch celebration livestream, which starts at 3:00 PM PDT / 6:00 PM ET / 11:00 PM BST on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
Stay tuned...
UPDATE 3: The demo is out right now! You can play the first two hours of Final Fantasy XVI which will feature an introduction to the world and is immediately followed up by a battle demo that drops you into the middle of the game with full access to Clive's Eikon abilities.
Footage of the Spanish FF6 TV ad where it says “Play the demo” in Spanish at the end! 👀
— Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) June 10, 202[Original Story Follows] - Sony has announced that the Final Fantasy series fans will be able to try out the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI before its official launch. The game, which is exclusive to PlayStation 5, will have a public demo that will let players experience the opening hours of the game, which are set in the protagonist Clive Rosfield’s youth.
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The demo will introduce players to the world of Valisthea, a land where colossal mountains of crystal called Mothercrystals tower over the realms around them, blessing them with aether. As always, many fans are curious to find the Final Fantasy XVI demo release date. So without any further delay, let's dive into the details.
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Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest starts tomorrow and with that Final Fantasy 16 Review Embargo and Release Date fast approaching, it's not completely out of the question that the game's demo shadow drops during the event. Obviously, this is just speculation for the time being, but there seems like a pretty good chance we see this demo (finally). You can catch the full show on the YouTube embed, just below.
A demo for Final Fantasy XVI has appeared as being listed on PSN, but it isn't yet downloadable. This indicates that the demo could be coming very soon.
So one week later we've still heard nothing about this Final Fantasy XVI demo. If we had to guess, we think we could see a release date or shadow drop during Summer Games Fest next week.
It's the PlayStation Showcase tonight, starting at 9pm BST, and who knows, maybe we'll see a shadow drop for the Final Fantasy XVI demo. We know it's for certain coming and maybe dropping it now makes the most sense, because its far enough away from the release of Diablo 4 too. Fingers crossed we get some sort of announcement, and should anything drop, you can be sure we'll keep this page updated with all the latest intel. For now, here's the stream to watch the show:
Final Fantasy XVI Demo Release Date Speculation
The release window for the Final Fantasy XVI demo hasn't been officially announced by Square-Enix or Sony just yet. However, we're expecting the developers to reveal it during the PlayStation Showcase, scheduled for May 24th.
Meanwhile, the director and designer working for Square Enix, Naoki Yoshida, said in an interview that they're planning to release the Final Fantasy XVI trial version two weeks before the game's launch. If everything goes according to plan, the Final Fantasy XVI demo will release around June 8, 2023.
According to the official announcement, the demo will also showcase the game’s combat system, which combines action and strategy elements, as well as the game’s story, which revolves around Clive’s destiny as a Dominant, a person who can wield the power of an Eikon.
The best part is news that progress will carry over to the full game, so players can continue their adventure as Clive seamlessly when they purchase the full version. The demo will be available for download from the PlayStation Store soon.
In addition to the demo announcement, Sony also shared a new blog post that goes behind the scenes of how Square Enix built Final Fantasy XVI’s fantastical, believable, and lived-in world.
The post features interviews with producer Naoki Yoshida, art director Hiroshi Minagawa and localization director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox, who share their insights on the challenges and processes of creating Valisthea and its various regions, cultures, and histories. They also reveal some of the inspirations and influences behind the game’s setting, such as medieval Europe, Japanese folklore, and real-world locations.
