(For Southeast Asia) SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES 22nd June 2023 LAUNCH DATE FOR FINAL FANTASY XVI

Singapore, 9^th December 2022 – Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore Pte Ltd (SIES) announced today that the highly anticipated action-RPG from SQUARE ENIX, FINAL FANTASY®XVI will launch globally on 22^nd June 2023. SQUARE ENIX made an announcement during The Game Awards Show, where producer Naoki Yoshida appeared on stage to introduce the world premiere of a new game trailer titled “REVENGE,” a nod to one of the major themes players will encounter when the game releases on PlayStation®5 next year. The company also revealed that gamers can pre-order the “FINAL FANTASY XVI” Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions now on the PlayStation™Store (PS Store).

The official FINAL FANTASY XVI – “REVENGE” trailer

“FINAL FANTASY XVI” introduces gamers to an all-new story in the Final Fantasy universe, a dark medieval fantasy where the fate of the land is decided by deadly creatures known as Eikons and the human Dominants who can wield the powers of these mysterious beings. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix, Eikon of Fire. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon known as Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.

With striking characters, rich lore and a captivating storyline, Square Enix is launching a Standard Edition version of “FINAL FANTASY XVI”, as well as three additional SKUs. All SKUs will receive early purchase or pre-order bonus: Braveheart (Weapon) DLC and Cait Sith’s Charm (Gil Boost Accessory) DLC. The pre-order for physical versions and Collector’s Edition will start at a later date.

“FINAL FANTASY XVI” SKUs

Product	Suggested Retail Price
Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Disc™ Version)	SGD 489 / RM 1,599 / Rp. 5,299,000 / THB 12,990 / PHP 19,990 / VND 8,899,000
Deluxe Edition (Blu-ray Disc™ Version)	SGD 139 / RM 429 / Rp 1,499,000 / THB 3,390 / PHP 4,990 / VND 2,499,000
Digital Deluxe Edition (Digital Version)	SGD 123 / RM 379 / Rp 1,329,000 / THB 2,890
Standard Edition (Blu-ray Disc™ Version / Digital Version)	SGD 97.9 / RM 299 / Rp 1,029,000 / THB 2,290 / PHP 3,490 / VND 1,799,000

“FINAL FANTASY XVI” Website: https://www.playstation.com/games/final-fantasy-xvi/

Following are the details of each version of “FINAL FANTASY XVI”:

＊The design of disc cover is not finalized

“FINAL FANTASY XVI” Collector’s Edition for PlayStation®5 console:

Collector’s Box – A beautiful metallic-sheen box featuring impressive artwork by legendary FINAL FANTASY series illustrator, Yoshitaka Amano
“FINAL FANTASY XVI” Game – Base game package, including reversible cover art
Premium Statue – Phoenix vs Ifrit – A premium statue depicting a battle between two eikons – Phoenix and Ifrit
Metal Eikon Pin Collection – A premium metal pin collection featuring eight eikons
Special Clive Rosfield SteelBook® Case – A SteelBook case featuring artwork of Clive Rosfield, the protagonist
Cloth World Map of Valisthea – A cloth map of Valisthea where the story unfolds
Blood Sword (Weapon) DLC – The fabled scarlet steel of Firion, hero of Final Fantasy II.

“FINAL FANTASY XVI” Collector’s Edition Fans who purchase the Collector’s Edition will also receive the following gift: Digital Mini Artbook, Digital Mini Soundtrack, and Scholar’s Spectacles (Exp Boost Accessory) DLC. In addition, early purchase bonus for “FINAL FANTASY XVI” Collector’s Edition will be Braveheart (Weapon) DLC and Cait Sith’s Charm (Gil Boost Accessory) DLC

＊The design of disc cover is not finalized

“FINAL FANTASY XVI” Deluxe Edition:

Base game package, including reversible cover art
Cloth World Map of Valisthea
Special Clive Rosfield SteelBook® Case
Early purchase bonus: Braveheart (Weapon) DLC and Cait Sith’s Charm (Gil Boost Accessory) DLC

“FINAL FANTASY XVI” Digital Deluxe Edition:

Base Game
Digital Mini Artbook
Digital Mini Soundtrack
Digital pre-orders for the Standard and Deluxe Editions are now available on PS Store. Customers who pre-order the Digital Standard Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition will receive Scholar’s Spectacles DLC, Braveheart (Weapon) DLC and Cait Sith’s Charm (Gil Boost Accessory) DLC as a bonus.

Digital pre-orders for the Standard and Deluxe Editions are available on the PlayStation™Store. More information on the game is available at https://www.playstation.com/en-sg/games/final-fantasy-xvi/.

“FINAL FANTASY XVI” will be available for the PlayStation®5 console on 22^nd June 2023.

About FINAL FANTASY

For over 35 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved role-playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds, rich stories, memorable characters and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry-point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 173 million units worldwide.

About Square EnixCo., Ltd.

Square EnixCo., Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content around the world. The Square Enix group of companies includes a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 173 million units worldwide; and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 84 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square EnixCo., Ltd. is a Japan-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix holdings Co., Ltd.

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