Final Fantasy 16 Update 1.001.000 Patch Notes
by M Nishali
Updated Sep 04, 2023
Final Fantasy 16 Update 1.001.000 Patch Notes
FINAL FANTASY XVI
We announce the release of update 1.10, which makes a number of improvements to the game.
This update adds a feature that allows you to change certain characters' appearances, as well as making several adjustments to game balance, including an update to how scores are calculated in Arcade Mode.
It also fixes some issues and adds new functionality based on player feedback. We recommend that you install this update before playing FINAL FANTASY XVI.
This update:
Adds an Appearance feature to the Arete Stone in the hideaway.
- This allows you to change the costumes of several characters, including Clive.
- It also allows you to change the appearance of the weapon Clive wields to that of any weapon previously obtained.
- This feature is unlocked after progressing to a certain point in the story, and is not available at the start of a New Game+ playthrough until the same point is reached.
- Please note that this feature is disabled in some scenes in order to maintain loading speed.
Awards each player an onion sword, which can be claimed by accessing Redeemable Items from the System menu.
- This allows Clive to wield the favored blade of the Warriors of Light, heroes of FINAL FANTASY III.
- The Redeemable Items feature is unlocked after progressing to a certain point in the story.
- The onion sword has the same attributes as the other downloadable weapons, Braveheart and the blood sword.
- Adds several options regarding Torgal's behavior.
- Fixes some text issues.
- Adds an option to restart the simulation from the original settings.
Makes the following changes to Arcade Mode: - Adds a time limit to each stage.
- This change is intended to correct an issue wherein certain abilities could be used to continually amass points over time, allowing for scores greater than envisioned.
- You can continue to play as normal after the time limit is exceeded, but any further actions will not add to your score.
Reduces the scores awarded by the abilities Rime and Gouge.
• Please note that in this and future updates, we plan to adjust the scoring system in order to reward the creative chaining of multiple abilities. We will continue to assess how scores in Arcade Mode are calculated in order to maintain its challenge.
- Introduces a new leaderboard for players who have this update installed. Playerswho do not install the update can continue to view and record their high scores tothe old leaderboard.
- After installing this update, you will no longer be able to view or record high scores to the old leaderboard. However, scores recorded to the previous leaderboard will not be deleted. We plan to make previous leaderboards visibleto all players in a future update.
Makes the following changes to the System menu:
Fixes the following issues:
- An issue wherein enemies' actions did not trigger correctly in boss encounters under certain conditions.
- An issue wherein the collision detection threshold could be crossed in boss encounters under certain conditions.
- An issue wherein certain characters' actions did not trigger correctly.
- An issue wherein notorious marks did not appear under certain conditions.
- An issue wherein notorious marks appeared in different locations to that indicated on the hunt board. - An issue wherein holding down the touchpad button would display the local map when the Wireless Controller Layout option was set to Type F.
- An issue wherein certain weapons could not be crafted in Final Fantasy mode, as the materials required to craft them were not available in that mode. -A multi-language issue wherein certain entries in The Thousand Tomes could notbe found using the Search by Name function. -An issue wherein game progress was not correctly carried over when transferring save data from the demo version to the full version.
- Several minor text issues.
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Final Fantasy Character
Cid
Scientist or engineer tied to an airship
Biggs and Wedge
Often provide comic relief
Chocobos
Flightless birds used for travel
Moogles
Bear-like creatures with wings
Cactuars
Anthropomorphic cacti, sometimes enemies
Cloud Strife
Mercenary with a massive sword
Tidus
Blitzball player in a time-traveling story
Lightning
Strong-willed protagonist with elemental powers
Zidane Tribal
Energetic rogue with a monkey tail
Terra Branford
Powerful mage with a mysterious past
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Final Fantasy 16 Update 1.001.000 Patch Notes - FAQs
The first Final Fantasy game was released on December 18, 1987.
There are 16 main numbered entries in the Final Fantasy series.
The Appearance feature allows players to change the costumes of various characters, including Clive, and customize Clive's weapon appearance to any previously acquired weapon.
The onion sword is awarded to each player and allows Clive to wield the favored blade of the Warriors of Light from FINAL FANTASY III.
Arcade Mode now includes a time limit for each stage to prevent certain abilities from being exploited for excessive point accumulation, promoting a more balanced gameplay experience.