2023-07-07 05:16:15
Fans were eagerly awaiting the first sales figures for the latest installment in the famous saga, Final Fantasy XVI. The time for a first assessment has arrived for the commercial performance of this long-awaited title: does the game of Square-Enix got off to a good start ? The editor himself delivers sizeable information… but to be qualified.
Clive already a millionaire, but…
We know it well: a new Final Fantasy is rare enough that we pay all possible attention to it when one of them arrives on the market. On June 22, it is therefore Final Fantasy XVI which offered itself to gamers around the world. And it seems that Clive, the hero of this episode, has managed to win the hearts of many players since it is announced that the game has sold millions of copies since its release. However, in comparison with the sales achieved by its predecessor, Final Fantasy XVthere is a slight decrease.
A double-edged sales trend
Admittedly, it is difficult to compare the sales figures of a game that has just been released with those of another that has already been around for several years. However, it is interesting to note that the sales of Final Fantasy XVI are down slightly from those of Final Fantasy XV when it was released. This difference may be due to several factors…
Final Fantasy 16 is No.1 this week in the UK, but as boxed launches go, it wasn’t a particularly strong one. Physical sales are 74% lower than the launch week of Final Fantasy 15 in 2016. Obviously, digital is a much much bigger component of sales today. That data comes later
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But then, should we worry regarding the future of the Final Fantasy saga? Not necessarily. If the sales figures of the latest opus are lower than those of its predecessor, they are still very honorable for a video game. It is important to remember that these figures only concern the first weeks of sales, and that they are likely to change over the months, in particular thanks to the arrival of updates and additional content.
Overall positive reviews for Final Fantasy XVI
Despite this slight drop in sales, it is important to point out that Final Fantasy XVI was generally well received by critics. Players seem to appreciate the return to the roots of the saga, with a darker and more mature scenario than the previous games. The fights are also there, with a game system that is both dynamic and strategic.
Graphics: The game’s visuals have been praised for their quality and aesthetics, immersing players in a successful fantasy universe.
Script : The story offered by Final Fantasy XVI has managed to capture the attention of players thanks to its endearing characters and its gripping plot.
Gameplay : The game’s combat system has received high praise, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in clashes and strategize to defeat their enemies.
Soundtrack : As always with the Final Fantasy series, the game’s soundtrack is of excellent quality and greatly contributes to the immersion in this universe.
It is therefore likely that sales of Final Fantasy XVI continue to progress in the weeks and months to come, in particular thanks to this positive feedback and the notoriety of the franchise. Fans can therefore be reassured: the future of the saga seems to be in good hands, and there is no doubt that we will be entitled to other episodes as striking as those which have already conquered millions of players across the world. world.
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