Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 16 sold over 3 million copies in its first week of release.
Square Enix said the milestone will consist of both physical and digital sales of the PlayStation 5. UK reported 74% lower Still, Final Fantasy 16 was still the top overall seller for its launch week.
We are pleased to announce that FINAL FANTASY XVI has shipped and digitally sold 3 million copies on PlayStation 5. Thank you for your support. #FF16 pic.twitter.com/8YGfo1RXyV
— Final Fantasy XVI (@finalfantasyxvi) June 28, 2023
In terms of strong sales numbers, it’s worth noting that Final Fantasy 16 is only available on PS5. When Final Fantasy 7 Remake launched as a PlayStation 4 exclusive in April 2020, he sold 3.5 million copies in three days, but that’s a much bigger console install than the PS5 currently enjoys. Base reached. Final Fantasy 15 sold his five million copies on its first day, but the game launched on his November 2016 PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Final Fantasy 15 remains the fastest-selling game in the series’ history.
Square Enix is believed to be working on a PC version of Final Fantasy 16, but producer Naoki Yoshida said it won’t be released anytime soon.
IGN’s review of Final Fantasy 16 stated: “Final Fantasy 16 is certainly different from what fans have come to expect from a Final Fantasy game, with fast, reflex-heavy and action-packed combat, but the story, characters, and world-building are excellent. The best the series has to offer is right around the corner, and the innovative Active Time Lore feature should set a new bar for how long, story-heavy games can keep players immersed in their worlds. “
