Final Fantasy 16: No Day-One Patch & Exclusive State of Play Gameplay Revealed

Square Enix has given Final Fantasy 16 fans something to cheer about ahead of its launch in June 2023. Unlike many games that require a day-one patch to fix bugs and glitches, it seems Final Fantasy 16 won't need one. In the run-up to its release, Square Enix has shared plenty of gameplay footage, including a dedicated State of Play presentation in April 2023. Game critics have also had the chance to play the game for several hours, giving fans a taste of what to expect. Early previews have been overwhelmingly positive, with some suggesting it could be a strong contender for Game of the Year in 2023. Square Enix has now revealed more good news for fans who prefer to play offline, making the launch plans for Final Fantasy 16 even more exciting.

Director Hiroshi Takai confirmed in an interview with Game Informer that Square Enix has no plans for a day one patch for Final Fantasy 16 currently. The team has confidence in the game's release build. Takai and producer Naoki Yoshida also understand that not all players have access to the internet, and downloading patches can be a burden for gamers. Therefore, there will be no requirement for players to download a day one patch upon the launch of Final Fantasy 16.

However, fans should be aware that these plans are subject to change, as Takai has stated that the development team is rigorously testing Final Fantasy 16 every day for any bugs or glitches that may arise. It is also highly likely that post-launch updates will be released to address any issues or make improvements to the game. This news is particularly beneficial for those who plan to purchase a physical copy of Final Fantasy 16, as they will be able to start playing the game immediately without the need to download a potentially large update.

Day-one patches have become a common practice in the gaming industry, with some games requiring users to download multiple gigabytes of data before they can begin playing. While players will be able to enjoy the single-player experience of Final Fantasy 16 without a day-one patch, they may encounter some issues that have been addressed in the updated version. Based on the interview, it appears that Final Fantasy 16 is not expected to have any major bugs or issues at launch, especially when compared to recent releases such as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which required several updates to fix various problems since its launch in April.

Final Fantasy 16 launches June 22 for PS5.

Source: Game Informer