Elden Ring vs Final Fantasy XVI
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Elden Ring vs Final Fantasy XVI — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Final Fantasy XVI Square Enix |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | February 25, 2022 | June 22, 2023 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | FromSoftware | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Square Enix |
| Official Site | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring | https://na.finalfantasyxvi.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | Third-person, 3D |
| Average Playtime | 62 hours | 16 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | Steam, PlayStation Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows 10 Processor: INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 60 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 / Intel® Core™ i5-8400 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 170 GB available space Additional Notes: 30FPS at 720p expected. SSD required. VRAM 8GB or above. |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows 10/11 Processor: INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 60 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700X / Intel® Core™ i7-10700 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 170 GB available space Additional Notes: 60FPS at 1080p expected. SSD required. VRAM 8GB or above. |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 95 / 100 | 88 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) | 4.1 / 5 (173 ratings) |