HIGHLIGHTS
- Although Final Fantasy 16 has been released on PC for the first time after its delayed console launch, PC players will not have access to ultrawide support.
- The previous versions of the game, FF 15, FF 14 and FF 12, supported the ultrawide monitors.
- Players can still get Ultrawide support in Final Fantasy 16 by using Mod or any other third-party app.
Final Fantasy XVI is an action-role-playing game developed by Square Enix.
The game was launched on PS5 in 2023, while, the PC version was released in September 2024.
While the game has gathered positive reviews, PC users were disappointed to learn that the 16th installment of the Final Fantasy series will not support the ultrawide monitors.
Ultrawide Issue In Final Fantasy 16
The new installment in the Final Fantasy series comes with numerous customizable settings and support for modern upscalers like DLSS.
Final Fantasy 16 is available for pre-order; with standard and complete editions.
Despite the game offering numerous attributes such as support up to 240 FPS, Final Fantasy 16 has no built-in support for ultrawide monitors.
While it is unusual for a big-budget PC game to launch without ultrawide support, the developers have issued no official statements and reasoning behind the decision.
Gamers have speculated various reasons for the removal of ultrawide monitor support. The Final Fantasy series has often alternated between offering ultrawide support and not supporting it at all.
The developers could be compelled to add the ultrawide support later with an update if the players well-received the game.
It is unusual for modern engines to develop the game without ultrawide support. In most of cases, the developers do so to promote the game as an esports event; thereby, eliminating the unfair advantage given by ultrawide PCs.
What’s New In Final Fantasy 16
Even though the game does not offer ultrawide support, gamers can enjoy various new features in the game.
The game supports up to 240 FPS, however, some of the cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. Similarly, PC users can make use of adaptive triggers.
While some modders have created a simple fix for the ultrawide issue, the producer of the game has asked the users to not make any ‘offensive or inappropriate’ mods in the game.
Although the game offers support up to 240 FPS, few of the cutscenes are capped at 30 FP.
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