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It's been seven years since the last main entry in the Final Fantasy series. Final Fantasy 15 came out on November 29th, 2016. Since then, there have been many Final Fantasy spin-offs, DLCs, expansions for Final Fantasy 14, and the first part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake. For Final Fantasy fans, the wait is nearly over as Final Fantasy 16 is just around the corner.
For players who can't wait to experience Valisthea and begin Clive's adventure, there is good news. Square Enix released a demo for Final Fantasy 16 on June 12th. Just like with Final Fantasy 15 back in the day and Final Fantasy 7 Remake, players get to have a taste of the game before its official release. But some players are wondering if any progress they make in the Final Fantasy 16 demo will carry over.
Does Final Fantasy 16 Demo Progress Carry Over?
In previous demos for Final Fantasy games, progress did not carry over. However, for Final Fantasy 16 players will be happy to hear that save data from the demo will carry over to the full game when it releases next week. The demo shows players the opening of Final Fantasy 16, and according to the Playstation Blog, this demo contains roughly the first two and a half hours of the game.
The first section of the demo includes the opening of the game, and then it shifts to Clive's (the main character) childhood and shows players how he became the man he is in the present day. This also includes a full tutorial about combat and other systems so that players can get a head start. There is also the option to select difficulty as well.
Even after players complete the lengthy prologue in the demo, that isn't the end of the experience provided by the demo. Upon completing the prologue, Final Fantasy 16 players unlock a unique part of the game that focuses heavily on combat. Players will be significantly boosted up in terms of level and abilities, so they can really take Clive and his unique powers for a spin while also being accompanied by some party members. Unfortunately, this section of the demo does not allow players to carry over their progress. But it will allow players to experience what combat will be like later on in the game.
Are There Any Unique Rewards for Beating the Demo?
For players hoping there might be some useful rewards or cool cosmetics for beating the Final Fantasy 16 demo, that is unfortunately not the case. The only bonuses in Final Fantasy 16 are the pre-order bonuses and any digital goodies that are available in the Digital Deluxe/Collector's Edition of the game.
Final Fantasy 16 launches on June 22nd for PS5.
