The Final Fantasy franchaise is one of the most beloved and popular JRPG series in the world and fans have been waiting for news on the next release for a long time. Finally, after months of speculation, we now know that the next entry in the series is Final Fantasy 16 and it’s coming exclusively to PlayStation 5 (PS5). And if recent news is any indication, this is likely to be the best installment in the franchise yet as it’s fully embracing the power of PS5 hardware.
First and foremost, Final Fantasy 16 is utilizing the advanced hardware capabilities of the PS5 to make sure it looks as stunning as ever. With its new graphics engine developed by Square Enix, the developers are aiming to ‘push the boundaries of gaming visuals’ on the next-gen console. This means that the game will run at higher resolutions and have improved lighting, particle effects, and textures, along with improved draw distances. These elements will all come together to create a truly stunning experience that we are yet to witness with the Final Fantasy series.
In addition to its great visuals, the title is also taking advantage of the DualSense controller to implement some fantastic haptic feedback that is sure to add another layer of immersion to the gaming experience. The new controller includes many sensors and can detect the exact action of the player as they move and use in-game items. This feature will be fully integrated with Final Fantasy 16, meaning the feedback will feel more responsive and realistic, further immersing players into the game.
But the game isn’t just taking advantage of the hardware available, the developers have also put in a lot of work exploring the PlayStation 5’s exclusive features to make sure the game takes full advantage of the console. One of the most talked-about elements of the hardware is its custom hardware-based ray-tracing capabilities. This feature is extremely important for making sure that light behaves realistically in-game and the developers have said they’re working hard to make sure the game makes full use of this in order to create a stunning visual experience.
The developers are also making sure that Final Fantasy 16 uses the powerful hardware of the PS5 to deliver an incredibly smooth gaming experience. The game will be pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with next-gen technology, aiming to run at an almost consistent 60fps. This is extremely impressive, and the developers are reportedly doing this by making sure the game takes advantage of the PS5’s hardware-accelerated features–including features such as improved draw distances, higher resolution textures, and more.
It’s clear that Final Fantasy 16 is embracing the power of the PS5 to make sure it’s the best Final Fantasy experience yet. With its use of ray-tracing, haptic feedback, and improved visuals and performance, this could be one of the most stunning games in the series to date. We still don’t know when the game will be released, but whatever the wait, it’s sure to be worth it for all the fans eagerly awaiting the next installment.
