Rock Paper Shotgun reports that the PC version of Final Fantasy XVI is finally in development:

Final Fantasy 16 PC release confirmed, freeing Sexy Cid and Devil May Clive from PS5 purgatory

FF16 DLC also in the works

After much umming and erring which I'm sure has nothing to do with any Sony exclusivity agreements, Square Enix have confirmed that Final Fantasy 16 is, indeed, coming to PC. "We are aware that many of you have been asking for a PC version", producer Naoki Yoshida said in a statement on the platform formerly known as Twitter. "So allow me to take this opportunity to officially announce that development on a PC version is currently underway." There's no Final Fantasy 16 PC release date as yet. Yoshida hopes to be able to share more - together with some insights on the first wodge of Final Fantasy 16 DLC - "before the end of the year".

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Among other topics Skill Up discusses if Final Fantasy XVI should be the future of the franchise:

Should Final Fantasy XVI be the future of the franchise? | Friends Per Second Ep #24

00:00 Intro
04:14 FTC Drama
30:39 Squarespace (Ad)
32:04 Nintendo Direct Discussion 
47:38 Final Fantasy XVI
01:38:12 User Question
01:44:00 New Releases
02:14:15 This Week In The Wayback
02:22:56 Outro

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Fextralife reviewed Final Fantasy XVI:

Final Fantasy XVI Review (Spoiler Free) - An Action-Packed Upgrade for a Beloved Franchise

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IGN presents a new trailer for Final Fantasy XVI:

Final Fantasy 16 - Official World of Valisthea Trailer

Watch the new Final Fantasy 16 trailer and get a look at FF16 Valisthea. Final Fantasy 16 is an upcoming action RPG in the acclaimed Final Fantasy series where players play as Clive Rosfield on a mission to free mankind from its fate with the use of Eikonic powers at his disposal to overcome the obstacles of enemies that lie before him. Get an in-depth look at the world of Valisthea where Clive's adventure takes place. Final Fantasy 16 launches on June 22 for PlayStation 5.

Here's the official combat and story trailer for Final Fantasy XVI:

Final Fantasy 16 - Official Combat and Story Trailer

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Naoki Yoshida gave an update of the game's development at TKS2021, reports TheGamer.

Yoshida Says Final Fantasy 16's Main Scenario Is Complete

A talk between Sakaguchi and Yoshida at Tokyo Game Show has revealed that Final Fantasy 16's main scenario is complete.

Tokyo Game Show just wrapped up and although Final Fantasy 16 didn't end up making any kind of gameplay appearance, Yoshida provided some updates on how the game's development is progressing in a talk with Sakaguchi titled, "The Appeal and Potential of RPG - Hironobu Sakaguchi and Naoki Yoshida".

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Here is the link to the talk (starts at 10'40").

Famitsu Presents: The Appeal and Potential of RPG - Hironobu Sakaguchi and Naoki Yoshida

We are excited to have a special dialogue between Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the "Final Fantasy" series and the creator of highly acclaimed "Fantasian, " his latest title, and Naoki Yoshida, the producer/director of "Final Fantasy XIV" as well as the producer of "Final Fantasy XVI, " the latest title in the series. They will discuss the appeal and the possibilities of RPG to their heart's content.

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The Gamer reports that Final Fantasy 16 might be a timed PS5 exclusive citing a recent advertisement.

According to a brand new PlayStation Brazil advertisement that launched today, it looks like Final Fantasy 16 might be a timed PS5 exclusive.

The Playstation ad detailed which games will be coming/are on the next-gen console this year, the first three games being Deathloop, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and Godfall - all of which will also be available on PC. This fact is even mentioned in the ad.

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