Final Fantasy 16’s Xbox Launch Hampered by Performance Downgrades
Square Enix sees its multiplatform push stumble as the Xbox edition delivers lower-quality visuals compared to the PS5 original
Overview
- Digital Foundry testing shows Final Fantasy 16 runs at 720p in performance mode on Xbox Series X versus 1080p on PS5.
- In graphics mode the Xbox port renders at about 1224p compared to 1440p on PS5, resulting in noticeably softer imagery.
- Environmental detail such as foliage density and texture clarity is reduced on the Xbox version.
- The Xbox release maintains a locked 60 fps in performance mode while the PS5 original fluctuates between 45 fps and 60 fps.
- Square Enix has not announced any plans to patch or address the Xbox port’s performance and visual shortcomings