The 16th standalone entry in the legendary Final Fantasy series marks a darker turn for the RPG franchise, with a complex tale of revenge, power struggles and unavoidable tragedy. It’s a bonafide action game that may not sit mechanically at the top table with like likes of Bayonetta and Ninja Gaiden, but the fact that the game’s combat can reasonably be mentioned in the same breath is a testament to how good it is.

Final Fantasy 16 is no exception, as the game offers different special editions that come with varied physical and digital bonus items. So, let's give you the rundown on what comes with all Final Fantasy 16 editions to help make sure you're buying the version that's right for you. The side content does feature great writing, and the quality of the missions themselves improve right as the game is about to conclude, but it then runs into the pacing issue of going full-pelt towards a thrilling finale, leaving little incentive to go and do those side missions, unless you’re a completionist. Final Fantasy 16 will release almost 36 years on from the launch of the first game. For those looking to immerse themselves in the world of Valisthea, we’re covering what’s available in each edition, from bonuses. The game launches worldwide on June 22nd as a PS5 exclusive with a few different editions, including a Collector’s Edition for hardcore fans. So let’s go through each edition and see what’s up for grabs. Final Fantasy 16 Standard Edition – what do you get?The 16th standalone entry in Square Enix's epic RPG series has finally arrived, with Final Fantasy XVI out now on PlayStation 5 after releasing on June 22.

Whilst by the most expensive by far, Final Fantasy 16 Collector's Edition tries to more than earn your money by offering you everything with the other editions along with the following extras worthy of fans with big wallets: a Phoenix vs Ifrit statue, a metal Eikon pin collection, and the bonus DLC weapon - the Bloodsword. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a first-time adventurer, this expansive PlayStation 5 exclusive has plenty to discover. FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX e i rispettivi logo sono marchi o marchi registrati di Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

Final Fantasy 16 is a gorgeous game. There are moments of visual fidelity that rival anything available on console today. The character models alone look like pre-rendered CG of the last generation but in full motion. There’s also excellent cinematography throughout, which elevates the scale of the titanic fights even further. Cloth World Map of Valisthea - this printed cloth represents the map of Valisthea, where the story unfolds Final Fantasy XVI key features The first fully-fledged action-RPG in the mainline Final Fantasy series

The recent Final Fantasy XVI demo on PS5 has had a really positive reception with its Game of Thrones inspired approach.Final Fantasy XVI reimagines the series' iconic summons as Eikons. These deadly creatures are housed within Dominants, men and women who inherit their immense power at birth - whether they like it or not. If you’re still a little turned around about what you get with each edition of the game, Square Enix has provided a handy chart that breaks down exactly what you get with each one. Image: Square Enix

The pace of the main story is such that we were drawn to always head off on the next main mission, rather than take a detour into the minor quarrels of the small towns around the world. In one way that’s always the trade-off with RPGs of this size – you’re dealing with end-of-the-world level threats, but sure, I can take some time off to serve some meals around the outpost. Special Clive Rosfield SteelBook® Case – A SteelBook case featuring artwork of Clive Rosfield, the protagonist Nowadays, all big video game publishers create multiple editions of the same game, each containing different items for the fans to buy. Depending on how much a person likes that game, they can choose different options. This can be even more confusing if you aren’t familiar with the series. If you aren’t, we have a thorough guide on whether you need to play the previous games of the Final Fantasy series to enjoy FF16 or not. Or you can go to the White Tower in London to see the real replicant of Clive’s Sword. Here is the deluxe vs. standard edition of Final Fantasy 16 and all their differences. Difference Between Deluxe and Standard Edition of Final Fantasy 16 Image Source: Square EnixThe Deluxe Edition includes the base game, a cloth world map of Valisthea, and a special Clive Rosfield steelbook case. While you’ll be introduced to your first sidequests fairly soon after the game’s prologue, these are doled out in random batches, and even when you do get more, they aren’t massively engaging.” With Final Fantasy 16, Square has developed a game with the swagger and show-stopping confidence, even if it won’t please every fan that’s been on the journey so far. Special Clive Rosfield SteelBook Case - a beautiful metal case for the game that features art of the main character, Clive