What is Final Fantasy Mode in Final Fantasy 16?

Find out what the Final Fantasy Mode is in Final Fantasy 16 and what you should expect in this tough game mode.

Final Fantasy 16 Final Fantasy Mode.
The Final Fantasy Mode is only available in NG+ (Image via Square Enix)

Final Fantasy 16 is a considerably long game, and you will often end up spending countless hours to beat it in its entirety. That said, if you are a hardcore gamer and a Final Fantasy enthusiast, chances are you will be doing New Game+ (NG+) runs as well.

The Final Fantasy Mode is an NG+ difficulty level that you unlock after beating the Final Fantasy 16’s main story. It is a challenging and unforgiving game mode that will test your limits constantly. In this article, you will find everything that you need to know about the Final Fantasy Mode in FF16.

Final Fantasy Mode in Final Fantasy 16 Explained

Final Fantasy Mode in Final Fantasy 16.
Final Fantasy Mode (Image via Square Enix)

You will only be able to access the Final Fantasy Mode after beating the main story of Final Fantasy 16 at least once. It is a New Game+ setting and has the hardest difficulty in the game.

During your first playthrough, Final Fantasy 16 offered two game modes, the “Story focused” and “Action focused” styles. You could freely change between these two modes anytime. However, the Final Fantasy mode is much more punishing. Once you have started your NG+ journey in Final Fantasy mode, you cannot change the difficulty at all.

Key Identifiers in Final Fantasy Mode

Ultima Weapon in Final Fantasy Mode of Final Fantasy 16.
You can get the Ultima Weapon in the Final Fantasy Mode (Image via Square Enix)

Here are some of the key aspects of Final Fantasy Mode in FF16:

  • There will be a significant increase in the number of enemies.
  • Enemies will be much stronger.
  • The presence of boosted weapons and armor.
  • The level cap will increase from 50 to 100.
  • You will be able to craft the Ultima Weapon.
  • You will get Flawless Material variants as drops.

On top of this, you will also encounter some late-game enemies much earlier in your Final Fantasy Mode run. In some cases, early-game bosses will also use attacks and moves that you would have only encountered late-game in your first playthrough.


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