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The PlayStation 5, otherwise abbreviated as PS5, is a video game console developed and distributed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is the fifth main home console in the PlayStation family of systems and the successor to the PlayStation 4 (PS4), initially launching worldwide in November 2020. It primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Series S consoles as part of the ninth generation of video game hardware.
As with the preceding PS4, the PS5 is capable of displaying high-definition graphics, while additionally supporting native 4K (3840x2160) resolution output unlike the supersampled solution on PlayStation 4 Pro. Its social media integration has been significantly improved with the revised "Create" feature succeeding the "Share" function on PS4, allowing users to not just capture photos and video of gameplay, but edit together clips using built-in software. It supports backwards compatibility with the vast majority of PlayStation 4 titles in addition to the previous console's peripherals and external hardware, in addition to having its own native library of games and exclusive accessories such as the PlayStation VR2 headset.
At launch, the PS5 was available with two configurations. The standard model came equipped with a Blu-Ray drive for supporting physical media such as disc-based games and movies, while a separate PlayStation 5 Digital Edition omitted the disc drive, thus limiting users to games purchased and downloaded directly from the PlayStation Store, as well as other media available on streaming services the console supports. A pair of redesigned PlayStation 5 models were introduced in November 2023, sporting a slimmer frame and segmented faceplates. The latter design change enabled either SKU to become moddable with a standalone disc drive attachment that would allow the revised Digital Edition models to support disc-based media, and vice versa for the disc-drive equipped PS5 model being able to be modded with a slimmer faceplate sans the drive attachment.
Final Fantasy titles for PlayStation 5[]
Games[]
| Game | Release Date | Metascore | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Japan
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 North America
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 Europe
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| Final Fantasy XIV | May 25, 2021 | May 25, 2021 | May 25, 2021 | TBD |
| Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade | June 10, 2021 | June 10, 2021 | June 10, 2021 | 89 |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker | December 7, 2021 | December 7, 2021 | December 7, 2021 | 90 |
| Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin | March 18, 2022 | March 18, 2022 | March 18, 2022 | 72 |
| Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion | December 13, 2022 | December 13, 2022 | December 13, 2022 | 78 |
| Final Fantasy XVI | June 22, 2023 | June 22, 2023 | June 22, 2023 | 87 |
| Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | February 29, 2024 | February 29, 2024 | February 29, 2024 | 92 |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail | July 2, 2024 | July 2, 2024 | July 2, 2024 | TBD |
Backwards-compatible PlayStation 4 games[]
| Game | Release Date | Metascore | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan
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North America
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Europe
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| Final Fantasy (Pixel Remaster) | April 19, 2023 | April 19, 2023 | April 19, 2023 | N/A |
| Final Fantasy II (Pixel Remaster) | April 19, 2023 | April 19, 2023 | April 19, 2023 | N/A |
| Final Fantasy III (Pixel Remaster) | April 19, 2023 | April 19, 2023 | April 19, 2023 | N/A |
| Final Fantasy IV (Pixel Remaster) | April 19, 2023 | April 19, 2023 | April 19, 2023 | N/A |
| Final Fantasy V (Pixel Remaster) | April 19, 2023 | April 19, 2023 | April 19, 2023 | N/A |
| Final Fantasy VI (Pixel Remaster) | April 19, 2023 | April 19, 2023 | April 19, 2023 | N/A |
| Final Fantasy VII | December 4, 2015 | December 7, 2015 | December 7, 2015 | N/A*Critic reviews have not been submitted. |
| Final Fantasy VII Remake | April 10, 2020 | April 10, 2020 | April 10, 2020 | 87 |
| Final Fantasy VIII Remastered | ? | September 3, 2019 | September 3, 2019 | 80 |
| Final Fantasy IX | September 19, 2017 | September 19, 2017 | September 19, 2017 | 85 |
| Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster | May 14, 2015 | May 12, 2015 | May 15, 2015 | 84 |
| Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age | July 13, 2017 | July 11, 2017 | July 11, 2017 | 86 |
| Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn | April 14, 2014 | April 14, 2014 | April 14, 2014 | 86 |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward | June 23, 2015 | June 23, 2015 | June 23, 2015 | 86 |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood | June 20, 2017 | June 20, 2017 | June 20, 2017 | 89 |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers | July 2, 2019 | July 2, 2019 | July 2, 2019 | 91 |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker | December 7, 2021 | December 7, 2021 | December 7, 2021 | TBA |
| Final Fantasy XV | November 29, 2016 | November 29, 2016 | November 29, 2016 | 81 |
| Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition | March 6, 2018 | March 6, 2018 | March 6, 2018 | 77 |
| A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV | November 29, 2016 | November 29, 2016 | November 29, 2016 | 65 |
| Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV | November 21, 2017 | November 21, 2017 | November 21, 2017 | 62 |
| Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD | September 6, 2018 | September 6, 2018 | September 6, 2018 | 68 |
| Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition | August 27, 2020 | August 27, 2020 | August 27, 2020 | 59 |
| Final Fantasy Type-0 HD | March 19, 2015 | March 17, 2015 | March 20, 2015 | 72 |
| Dissidia Final Fantasy NT | January 11, 2018 | January 30, 2018 | January 30, 2018 | 67 |
| World of Final Fantasy | October 27, 2016 | October 25, 2016 | October 28, 2016 | 77 |
| World of Final Fantasy Maxima | November 6, 2018 | November 6, 2018 | November 6, 2018 | 71 |
Demos[]
- Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin - Trial Version
- Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin - Demo Version
- Final Fantasy XVI Demo
Avatars[]
The PlayStation 5 carries over the ability for users to select their own personal avatar and attach it to their PlayStation Network (PSN) profile for display on their account and console services, as with PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. These avatars can either be purchased directly from the PlayStation Store, or earned/unlocked by completing game objectives or as part of promotions for specific titles. Select avatars from PS4 are retained on the new console in addition to an assortment of personal avatars specifically tied to PS5-specific games.
Below is a list of Final Fantasy video games where players are able to obtain avatars on the PlayStation 5:
PlayStation Plus[]
The PS5 introduced an overhaul to the existing PlayStation Plus program, separating the subscriber benefits into three distinct tiers. The basic PlayStation Plus Essential tier remains unchanged from the previous Plus subscription, enabling basic online functionality in compatible games, cloud saves and a selection of free PS4 and PS5 games to claim each month. The mid-tier subscription, PlayStation Plus Extra, carries over the benefits of Essential while adding a back-catalogue of over 400 downloadable PS4 and PS5 titles from both PlayStation Studios and third-party developers. The most expensive, PlayStation Plus Premium tier, adds an additional "Classics Catalog" of over 340 legacy titles from across the original PlayStation (PS1), PlayStation 2 (PS2) and PlayStation Portable (PSP) for download, as well as PlayStation 3 (PS3) games available to stream via the cloud as was possible with the previously separate PlayStation Now service.[1] An option to cloud-stream native PlayStation 5 games from the PS Plus Games Catalog, was added to the Premium tier in October 2023.
The following Final Fantasy titles are available to download or stream via PS Plus as of December 2023:
- Final Fantasy VII (PS4 version)
- Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
- Final Fantasy IX (PS4 version)
- Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (PS4 version)
- Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
- Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition
- Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4 version; PS5 upgrade available)
- Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
- Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin (PS4 and PS5)
The Final Fantasy XVI PlayStation 5 Disc Console bundle (North America/Europe)
Bundles and limited editions[]
Final Fantasy XVI[]
The Final Fantasy XVI-themed DualSense controller and PlayStation 5 console covers (Japan)
On April 27, 2023, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Square Enix announced the worldwide release of a PlayStation 5 console bundle to commemorate the launch of Final Fantasy XVI for release on June 22, 2023. The bundle will contain a stock PS5 Disc Console and a digital download voucher for the game that is redeemable on the PlayStation Store, and will be made available in North America through Sony's PlayStation Direct service for 67,980¥/$499.99 USD plus tax. A separate version of the bundle with a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console will retail for 56,980¥/$425.99 USD plus tax.[2]
That same day, SIE Japan announced a selection of exclusive FFXVI-themed PS5 console accessories for distribution in that region. These will include a pair of black console covers adorned with the game's emblem illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano, as well as a special variant of the DualSense Wireless Controller with unique artwork, and will go on sale in Japan on June 22 alongside the worldwide release of the standard PS5 bundle.