Final Fantasy XV on Windows: Download Guide, Tips and Features

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Ready for an epic road trip in 2025? Picture yourself as Noctis, cruising with your crew across Eos to reclaim your throne in a sprawling fantasy saga.

You can download Final Fantasy XV on Steam or the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and 11, packed with the Windows Edition Update for all DLCs, also on Xbox and PlayStation.

Launched by Square Enix on November 29, 2016 (consoles), with the Windows Edition hitting March 6, 2018, it’s got a ‘Very Positive’ Steam rating as of March 2025, per Steam. This open-world RPG keeps the journey alive on Windows.

This guide covers installing Final Fantasy XV on Windows, its key features, and tips for PC beginners. Share your fave bro moment in the comments, or contact us for help.

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How to Install Final Fantasy XV on Windows 11 and 10

To play Final Fantasy XV on your Windows PC, download it via Steam or the Microsoft Store. Follow the steps below:

Method 1: Steam
1. Visit the Steam page: Steam.
2. Click Add to Cart ($34.99 or on sale as of March 2025).
3. Sign into your Steam account (or create one).
4. Complete the purchase and click Install in your Steam Library.
5. Wait for the download to finish (about 100 GB with 4K pack).
6. Launch it from your Steam Library or desktop shortcut.
Method 2: Microsoft Store
1. Visit the Microsoft Store page: Microsoft Store.
2. Click Buy ($34.99 or discounted as of March 2025).
3. Sign into your Microsoft account (or create one).
4. Install it via the Store app or Xbox app on your PC.
5. Wait for the download to finish (about 100 GB).
6. Launch it from the Start menu or desktop.

Quick Tip: 💡 Start with Regalia cruising in Duscae; it’s a chill intro.

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What is Final Fantasy XV About?

Final Fantasy XV, launched in 2016 by Square Enix (Windows in 2018), is an open-world RPG for Windows 10 and 11, where Prince Noctis and his bros fight to reclaim his kingdom from the empire.

Core Gameplay: Drive the Regalia across Eos, battle with real-time combat, and bond over campfires. The Windows Edition Update (March 2018) bundles all Season Pass DLCs. Episode Gladiolus, Prompto, Ignis, and Comrades, plus extras like First Person Mode.