SAN
DIEGO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony
Electronics Inc. today revealed its partnership with SQUARE
ENIX® on the latest standalone title in the
esteemed FINAL FANTASY game franchise, FINAL FANTASY®
XVI, available exclusively on PlayStation®5
(PS5™).1
The beloved fantasy role-playing game franchise has grown
significantly since the inaugural game released in 1987, and the
highly anticipated launch of FINAL FANTASY XVI, developed as the
first full action RPG in the series, solidifies Sony Electronics as
the official gaming TV for this release. With Sony BRAVIA XR
TV's 4K HDR display performance, you'll witness vibrant colors
and deep contrast bringing the realm of Valisthea and characters to
life.
In addition to the BRAVIA XR TV, for the highest quality gaming
experience, Sony's INZONE™ M9 gaming monitors offer key features
like 4K resolution and Full Array
local dimming2, offering crystal clear details and light
optimization to spot rivals and uncover objects with more
clarity.3
Sony BRAVIA XR TVs are made for the ultimate gaming experience
with PS5™. Equipped with the intelligent Cognitive Processor
XR™ , these TVs offer unmatched picture and sound
that brings you right into the action of the game, as well as
specific gaming settings via the new Game Menu and more updated
features including:
- Auto HDR Tone Mapping: Instantly optimize HDR settings
during your PS5 initial setup.4
- Auto Genre Picture Mode: Automatically switches
into Game Mode when gaming to minimize lag and maximize
responsiveness, and switches back to Standard Mode when watching
movies to optimize picture quality.3
- Cognitive Processor XR with XR Clear
Image5: Analyzes and recreates content
through a human lens, ensuring gamers are hearing and seeing the
world of FFXVI as if they are truly there.
- Game Menu:
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- Gamers can tailor their settings to their preferences, such as
turning on or off VRR or Motion Blur Reduction with
quick access.
- Allows users to increase the brightness in dark areas to easily
spot objects and opponents with the Black Equalizer to
adjust brightness and take aim on opponents with six types of
crosshairs, ensuring you never miss a single detail, even in the
darkest corners of the game world.
- All-new screen resizing features and multi-view options
let you watch walk throughs and play games like FFXVI
side-by-side.6
- HDMI 2.1: Allows users to achieve high-performance
gaming with features like 4K/120, VRR
and ALLM.7
FINAL FANTASY XVI has a release date of June 22, 2023, and is available for pre-order
here.
About Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Electronics is a
subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony
Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment
companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses
electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and
financial services. Headquartered in San
Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in
electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations
include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing,
distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates
products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the
award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary
high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer
of end-to-end solutions from 4K
professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading
4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit
http://www.sony.com/news for more information.
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 Enix, Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes, and licenses
SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment
content in Europe and other PAL
territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The
Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of
intellectual property including FINAL FANTASY®, which
has sold over 173 million units worldwide; DRAGON
QUEST®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide;
and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a
London-based, wholly owned
subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at
https://square-enix-games.com
© 2023 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. FINAL FANTASY,
SQUARE ENIX and their respective logos are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Not available on other platforms until at least December 31, 2023.
- 4K: 3,840 x 2,160 pixels.
- PC software is available on Windows computers only.
- To activate Auto HDR Tone Mapping, must enable feature when
pairing TV and PS5 for the first time; or will need to disconnect
TV and PS5, perform factory reset on PS5 and enable the feature
during initial setup. Auto Genre Picture Mode works when Auto
Picture Mode on the TV is set to ON. Both features are supported
only when PS5 and TV are directly connected. Applicable models: All
BRAVIA XR models, X85K, X80K.
- Except for X93L. XR Clear Image feature will be available on
select models via firmware update in Spring 2023.
- Firmware update for Screen Size feature will be available by
2023.
- Game title supporting VRR and/or 4K/120fps required. VRR results may vary
depending on the game you're playing. If enabling VRR results in
any unexpected visual effects, you can turn it off at any
time.
Sony Contacts:
Mara
Redican
Mara.redican@sony.com
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