Sq. Enix’s Inventive Enterprise Unit 3 is gearing up for the launch of Ultimate Fantasy 16’s subsequent paid DLC, The Rising Tide, this Spring. Nonetheless, it’s additionally engaged on the PC model. A launch date hasn’t been introduced, however producer Naoki Yoshida revealed to Sport Informer that it’s within the “remaining phases of optimization.”
Talking by a translator, he mentioned, “When it comes to the place we’re in improvement at the moment, we’re attempting to determine the ultimate phases of optimization proper now.” These hoping to run it needs to be warned, because the specs look to be on the heavier facet. “Once we can launch the PC model is likely to be depending on that – the system necessities and specs for PC that gamers will want, so we’re attempting to determine that out. Naturally, [the PC specifications] wish to be considerably excessive.
“When it comes to when it’s going to come back out or once we can announce it, I’d prefer to ask for extra time on that.” Nonetheless, the developer will announce {hardware} necessities forward of time and even present a demo to additional help PC gamers.
“And to try this, we’re seeking to launch a demo for the PC model as effectively. Once more, we are able to’t actually discuss an excessive amount of by way of particulars of when it’s going to come back out – I feel in just a little bit extra time we’ll be in a greater place to announce issues. However one factor’s for certain: It gained’t be too distant sooner or later; it gained’t be a 12 months, it gained’t be two years, it’s going to most likely be shorter than that, so keep tuned.”
The PC model of Ultimate Fantasy 16 formally entered improvement in September 2023. It may embody all the DLC, which implies a launch someday after The Rising Tide. As for the long run, a sequel or spin-off isn’t on the playing cards, and whereas the potential of extra DLC “isn’t zero,” Yoshida warns that followers shouldn’t count on extra. Keep tuned for extra particulars, and take a look at our overview of the PS5 model right here.
