As the highly anticipated launch of Final Fantasy 16 approaches, Square Enix has acknowledged that physical copies of the game have been leaked prior to its official release on June 22nd. The company is currently investigating these “illegitimate acquisitions” and taking necessary steps to minimize any potential damage. Therefore, fans should exercise caution as spoilers may emerge.
Square Enix made this announcement on Twitter and urged those in possession of early copies to respect the gaming community by refraining from sharing screenshots, videos, or livestreams until the official release date.
A message from the Final Fantasy XVI team. #FF16 pic.twitter.com/EwJQRu9loB
— FINAL FANTASY XVI (@finalfantasyxvi) June 17, 2023
Square Enix stated, “We are aware that a limited number of physical copies of Final Fantasy XVI have been circulated. We are currently conducting a thorough investigation into these unauthorized acquisitions and taking necessary measures to prevent any spoilers from emerging prior to the official release on June 22nd.”
The company emphasized the importance of preserving the complete gaming experience for fans and declared their intention to remove any pre-launch images, videos, or streams. They requested the assistance and cooperation of the gaming community during this final week leading up to the launch.
The release date of June 22nd draws near, and the development team is eager for players to immerse themselves in the full game experience as intended.
If the wait for Final Fantasy 16 is too much to bear, a playable demo is now accessible on PS5. This demo includes the initial hours of gameplay and allows for seamless transfer of save data to the full game.
For an early impression of the game, be sure to read our hands-on preview of the first four hours. In our review, we highlighted the promising future of Final Fantasy 16, stating, “From what I’ve seen so far, the future looks very bright for Final Fantasy 16.”
Don’t miss out on our comprehensive IGN First coverage of Final Fantasy 16, which includes a mid-game boss battle, 18 minutes of dungeon-crawling gameplay, insights into how side quests impact the story, and a glimpse into the challenging New Game+ mode.
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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
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