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Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Patch 1.03 Updates

Version 1.03 Update for Final Fantasy 16 (FF16) has been released on July 6, 2023. Check out more details in this article about the new patch, information on the new motion blur fix and camera controls, and how to update.

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Version 1.03 Update

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Version 1.03 Update

Contents of Update 1.03

1 Added the following items to the System tab of the Main Menu:
Motion Blur Strength
Player Follow (Movement)
Player Follow (Attack)
2 Changes the maximum setting of the Camera Sensitivity (Horizontal) and Camera Sensitivity (Vertical) items from 10 to 20.
3 Adds three new controller layouts: types D, E, and F.
4 Corrects an issue that affected the stability of some menus.
5 Corrects some text issues.
6 Adds the hashtag #FF16 when sharing screenshots or video clips on Twitter or YouTube.

Version 1.03 released on July 6, 2023, that added settings for a motion blur fix and camera controls during movement and combat.

The update aims to address concerns regarding motion blur and camera controls as they were a common complaint amongst players from the version 1.02 update.

Motion Blur Fix and Player Follow

Motion Blur Can Now Be Turned Off or Reduced

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Motion Blur Settings is now available

How to Access the Motion Blur Slider

1 Press the Options button.
2 Go to the Systems tab.
2 Go to the Graphics Settings tab. The Motion Blur slider will be located under Game Performance.

Version 1.03 added a slider that gives the players an option to reduce Motion Blur or remove it completely. With this option, players can now enjoy the game with less motion sickness, giving them a chance to enjoy the sceneries of Valisthea even more!

How to Reduce Motion Blur

Player Follow (Movement and Attack)

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How to Access Player Follow Settings

1 Press the Options button.
2 Go to the Systems tab.
2 Go to the Camera Settings tab. Player Follow (Movement and Attack) will be located at the very bottom of the list of settings

Version 1.03 also featured a setting called Player Follow for Movement and Attack. Turning these off will stop the camera from following Clive while moving or in combat.

Best Settings and How to Change

How to Update

Manual Update

Final Fantasy 16 - Manual Patch
①Press the Final Fantasy 16 icon.
Final Fantasy 16 - Manual Patch 2
②Select Check for Update.

If your game hasn't updated yet, you can manually check for updates from the PlayStation Home screen.

Automatic Update

Final Fantasy 16 - Auto Patch 1
①Select the Settings on the upper right corner.
Final Fantasy 16 - Auto Patch 2.
②Select Game Data and Game/App Settings.
Final Fantasy 16 - Auto Patch 3
③Turn on the Auto-Download setting.

Updates for FF16 should be enabled by default. In case they're disabled, follow the steps above to allow automatic downloads.

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