Final Fantasy XVI storms the sales charts
Following yesterday's major presentation of Final Fantasy XVI during a PlayStation State of Play broadcast on April 13th, the game has now taken over the bestseller list on Amazon US. It even surpasses other top titles such as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, NBA 2K23, the Resident Evil 4 Remake, and the Dead Space Remake.
Interestingly, it is the Deluxe Edition of Final Fantasy XVI that currently holds the top spot on Amazon, while the Standard Edition ranks at number four. The impressive presentation seems to have convinced a lot of players to spend some serious money on the new role-playing game on the first day.
Fans are thrilled with the new presentation
Even on social media, it's clear that fans are loving the big new presentation of Final Fantasy XVI. One dedicated fan on Twitter even said the presentation "single-handedly destroyed all the narratives surrounding the game". Other fans are raving and celebrating the positive reactions.
In recent weeks, there have been some backlash against Final Fantasy XVI on the internet, especially regarding graphics and gameplay. However, the new presentation seems to have addressed many of these concerns.
Impressions of Square Enix's new game
To get a more in-depth look at Final Fantasy XVI, you can also read our comprehensive preview where we share our experiences with the game, including comments from producer Naoki Yoshida and director Hiroshi Takai. It remains to be seen if the massive success in sales will continue long-term, but the start for Final Fantasy XVI is definitely promising.
