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Final Fantasy XVI

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Final Fantasy XVI

Franchise
Final Fantasy
Platform(s)
PlayStation 5
Released
June 22, 2023
Developer(s)
Square Enix
Publisher(s)
Square Enix
Genre(s)
RPG
ESRB
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