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Final Fantasy 16 (FF16)
Ending Explained
See an explanation of the ending of Final Fantasy 16 (FF16)! Read on to learn what happens in the game's ending, if there are multiple endings, whether or not there is a secret ending, and what to do after completing the game!
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Ending Explained
Clive Defeats Ultima and Destroys the Last Mothercrystal
Clive, Joshua, and Dion use their combined powers to attack Ultima at its fortress called Origin. Dion is killed while fending off Ultima and Joshua sacrifices himself to give Clive the powers to defeat and absorb Ultima.
Clive succeeds in killing Ultima in the final fight and uses the absorbed powers to resurrect Joshua. He then sacrifices himself to destroy the last Mothercrystal and to remove magic entirely from Valisthea.
Post-Credits Scene Shows a Distant Future
A cutscene after the credits roll serves as the epilogue of the story. It shows a distant future where a mother and two sons that resemble Clive and Joshua living in a world without magic.
It is revealed that the game's story is recounted in a fairy tale book called Final Fantasy that Joshua has written.
Are There Multiple Endings?
No Multiple Endings
Final Fantasy 16 only has one ending, regardless of what you do or what you've been doing. Even if you missed doing some side quests, there's nothing that will affect how the game ends.
Is There a Secret Ending?
No Secret Ending in Final Fantasy 16
There is no secret ending that you can unlock in Final Fantasy 16. The epilogue scene that appears after the credits roll is not considered a secret ending as you do not need to fulfill certain conditions to unlock it.
What to Do After the Ending
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Complete Post Game Content
After completing the main story, you can finish any incomplete post-game content that the game has to offer. You can also choose to complete the game at 100% completion.
Post Game Content and 100 Percent Guide
Complete Unfinished Side Quests
You can complete any unfinished side quests after completing the main story. These quests give you various rewards such as crafting materials and items that upgrade abilities.
Defeat Notorious Marks
Notorious Marks are strong enemies that can be found roaming around the overworld. Defeating these monsters reward you with plenty of Gil and Renown.
Hunt Locations and Notorious Marks
Obtain All Trophies
 Platinum
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The Chronicler |
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| And thus did our journey end… |
The Platinum Trophy, The Chronicler, requires you to complete every bronze, silver, and gold trophies in the game.
Trophy Guide: How to Get Platinum
Start a New Game Plus
After viewing the post-credits scene, you are given the option to save your game. This gives you a star on your save file, indicating that you have completed the main story. The game will also take you to the title screen, allowing you to load the game or start a New Game Plus.
Try the Final Fantasy Mode
Final Fantasy Mode is an unlockable difficulty mode that features new gameplay content. These include increased enemy strength, increased level cap to Level 100, new gear and items, and mode-exclusive content.
You can choose to play at this difficulty when you start a New Game Plus at the title screen.
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) Related Guides
Story Summary and Plot Synopsis
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