Final Fantasy XVI has really reinvented the franchise in this newest iteration; combat gameplay has received a complete overhaul, with its signature turn-based tactical gameplay taking a step back in favor of live combat RPG action. But immediately upon starting the game, I noticed that there was no way to adapt game difficulty. In this guide, we will discuss Final Fantasy XVI, if there even is one.
Is there a hard mode difficulty in Final Fantasy XVI?
Final Fantasy 16does have a hard mode,but the setting isn’t available at the start. To unlock hard mode, otherwise calledFinal Fantasymode, you must complete the game and enter New Game Plus.
The two options that can somewhat influence your game experience are given to you initially. Those are the following:
Related:Does Final Fantasy 16 have a party system?
What is the Final Fantasy mode in Final Fantasy XVI?
After completing the first campaign playthrough of Final Fantasy 16, a game mode called Final Fantasy will be available to players, appearing below the previous two modes we discussed. It’s aNew Game+ experiencein FFXVI, much like the game’s predecessor, Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
The Final Fantasy difficulty mode will raise the campaign level cap to 100, but the enemies will become much more powerful, with the legendaryUltima Weaponalso becoming craftable. If you’re a completionist like me and would like to see that shiny FF16 Platinum trophy in your gallery, finishing the game in Final Fantasy mode will be one of thetrophy requirementsthat you must complete.
Looking for more Final Fantasy 16 guides? Check outIs Final Fantasy 16 open-world?andAre summons in Final Fantasy 16?here on Pro Game Guides!
