Final Fantasy XVI is coming exclusively to PlayStation 5, and this action RPG marks a new approach to the mainline of the long-running series. Historically, Final Fantasy games are narrative-driven and typically feature a large amount of optional content, resulting in very long running times. FFXVI follows suit, but it leans heavily toward action gameplay and has a somewhat linear structure, which could save you some work depending on your approach. Whether you’re mainly progressing through story quests, dabbling in side quests, or participating in various forms of optional content, here’s how long it takes FFXVI to finish:
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if you Strictly follow the main quest Anything with a red quest icon in FFXVI will allow you to progress through the game. about 30 hours. It’s a cinematic experience with modest quest objectives interspersed with action-packed dungeons, boss fights, and Eikon’s battles, so it takes time for the game to deliver on these elements.
However, side quests are relatively important to the Final Fantasy experience, and FFXVI has plenty of side quests between major story beats. Inside your home base called The Hideaway, and in various open regions in-game, green quest markers will pop up indicating side quests. Those with a plus sign on the marker indicate side quests that unlock new gameplay features, such as unlocking chocobo rides.if you do All side quests and main storyFFXVI takes a long time to finish between 45 and 50 hours.
Then there’s the Hunt Board. This is a list of optional boss bounties that must be found in the open hub area of the game. In some cases, these targets are tied to side quests, but most simply exist to provide combat challenges, chunks of XP, and materials needed to craft better gear. .When to include Kill all Huntboard targets You could even add a few hours in total like we did during our review. About 50-55 hours.
There are also combat-only challenges, such as Arcade Mode, which takes you step-by-step through the main story dungeons, and Chronolis Battles, wave-based battles challenged using specific Akon. Depending on your skill level and desire to get a high score, this can take another 12 hours or more. There’s also a New Game+ mode that returns to the main story with stronger, higher-level enemies, additional battles, and new combat mechanics that will take you dozens more hours.if you want to Experience everything FFXVI has to offeryou could Complete almost everything in 80+ hours of playtime.
For more on this new entry in the long-running RPG series, check out our Final Fantasy XVI review. If you’re looking for a lore guide or primer to understand the intricate web of Valistia’s politics, check out the FFXVI Lore Explained Video.
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