Final Fantasy XVI

Previously, you could only activate the photo mode in Final Fantasy XVI from the in-game menu. Thankfully, Square Enix has added a shortcut to this photo-taking feature via a recent update.

To see how you can enable this shortcut, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. First off, make sure you have the latest patch downloaded for FF16 as this shortcut was added through an update.

2. With the game updated, press the Options button on the DualSense to open the in-game menu.

3. Next, you need to use the L2 and R2 buttons to switch tabs until you get to System.

4. In the System tab, use the L1 and R1 buttons to change sections until you see Game Settings.

5. Next, scroll down to the Photo Mode Shortcut setting, which should have the following description:

Enable photo mode shortcut. When shortcut is enabled, photo mode will launch by touching [DualSense’s Touchpad] with two fingers simultaneously and pressing down.

6. Make sure that the Photo Mode Shortcut setting is turned on and then exit the in-game menu.

7. You can now activate the photo mode by pressing down on the touchpad of the controller with two fingers at the same time.

Thanks to a new patch update to Final Fantasy XVI, you can view the cooldown lengths for Eikonic abilities. To find out how you can do so in this action JRPG, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you have the latest patch downloaded for FF 16; otherwise, you won’t be able to view the cooldown stats.

2. With the game updated, open it and then continue from your save file.

3. Once you have loaded into the game, press the options button to bring up the menu.

4. Use the L2 and R2 buttons of the DualSense until you get to the Abilities section.

5. In the Abilities section, you will find a list of abilities for your Eikons.

6. Move the cursor over to the ability that you want to check out.

7. With the ability highlighted, press the Triangle button to view details on it.

8. You should be able to see the Cooldown time for that ability if applicable. If you have equipped any accessories that may reduce the length, then it should be reflected here as well.

For the uninformed, cooldown refers to the length of time that passes before you can use the same ability again. During the longer and more intensive fights in Final Fantasy XVI, this can be a very crucial stat to pay attention to.

Thanks to a new patch update, there are four control options when it comes to switching your target in Final Fantasy XVI. To see how you can change your lock-on target controls, you can take a look at this step-by-step article here at Seeking Tech.

1. As we stated above, the new lock-on targeting controls were added through a recent title update for FF 16. So, if you haven’t done so already, make sure you have the latest patch downloaded for the game.

2. After making sure that the game has been updated, you need to open it and then head over to the System menu.

You can go there by selecting Config from the main menu. You can also open the in-game menu and then use the L2/R2 buttons to make your way to the System menu.

3. From the System menu, use the L1/R1 buttons to change tabs until you get to Game Settings.

4. In the Game Settings tab, move the cursor to Target Cycle.

5. You should be able to change between any of the following four options:

Type A (R3)

Type B (Left Analog and R3)

Type C (Right Analog)

Type D (Right Analog)

Type C will change the target based on the direction you tilt the right analog stick. The Type D controls will change the target based on how you tilt the right analog stick to the left or right side of Clive.

6. After changing the lock-on controls, exit out of the System.

Engage in a fight once you load back into your save file to test out the new target switching controls.

If you find that the sound output coming from the DualSense controller to be too loud in Final Fantasy XVI, then you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can lower its volume.

1. The controller volume option was added to FF 16 through a recent patch update. So, make sure you have the latest version of the game downloaded and installed.

2. With the game updated, open it and then head over to the System menu. This can be done by selecting Config from the title screen or switching over to System from the pause screen.

3. Inside of Settings, use the L1 and R1 buttons to make your way over to Sound Settings.

4. From the Sound Settings tab, move the cursor down to Controller Volume, which has the following description:

Adjust controller sound effect volume.

5. By default, Controller Volume is set to 100. In order to lower it, you need to move the slider to the left.

6. Once you are done, you can exit the System menu and then go back to your game. You should notice that the controller sound output should sound quieter than before.

You are limited in the number of potions you can carry in Final Fantasy XVI. You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can restore your HP without using any healing items.

Method #1

The first method is the most convenient one as you can simply die during combat.

In the game over screen, you can then select the retry option, which will let you fight the same battle again at full health to go along with a full array of potions.

Some boss battles have multiple checkpoints. By dying and then restarting, you are able to start from the latest checkpoint with full HP and fully stocked healing items.

Method #2

The second method to heal without using potions is by leveling up. By going up to the next level, your HP will automatically be restored.

Method #3

For the third method of potion-less healing, you have to return to your hideaway. The trip back to your home base will restore your health bar to the fullest. You should be able to see the HP meter be filled up once you warp back.

Keep in mind that you may have to start some store missions all over again if you decide to fast travel to the hideaway. In these cases, you should see a notification warning you about having to restart the mission from the beginning if you decide to leave for a different area. To save time, you are better off dying and then retrying again to restore your HP.

Thanks to a new update, you are now able to change how your party weapons and weapons look in Final Fantasy XVI. To see how you can modify appearances, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, make sure that you downloaded the latest patch as this feature was added through a title update.

To manually update the game, highlight the Final Fantasy 16 icon from the home screen on the PS5 and then press the Options button on the DualSense controller. Afterwards, press the Options button and then select Check for Update.

2. After downloading the update, you should see a message appear on the main menu saying that the Appearance feature has been added to the game.

3. Once you load into your game, you need to head over to the Arete Stone in your hideaway.

Depending on where you are in the story, you may not have access to this stone. So, you may have to go through the main campaign, even if you are playing in the New Game Plus mode, before you can change your character’s appearance.

4. From the Arete Stone menu, you should be able to find and select the Appearance option.

5. In the next screen, you will be able to change the look for Clive as well as his animal and human companions.

6. If you press R1, you will be able to switch to the Weapons tab. From there, you can change the look for Clive’s sword.

Keep in mind that in cut scenes that are either pre-rendered or require extra loading, the character and weapon appearances will not be altered.

The Onion Sword is a new weapon in Final Fantasy XVI. To see how you can unlock this classic Final Fantasy sword in the 16th mainline installment of the series, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you need to make sure that you have the latest version of Final Fantasy 16 installed. This is because the Onion Sword was added through a recent title update for the Japanese role-playing game.

To manually check if there is a new patch available. Open the home menu of your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console. From there, move the cursor over to the Final Fantasy XVI logo and then press the Options button on the gamepad. Finally, select the Check for Update option from the pop-up menu.

2. Afterwards, open the game and then load into your save file.

3. When playing the game, open the in-game menu by pressing the Options button.

4. From there, use the L2 and R2 buttons to change menus until you get to System.

5. In the System menu, use the L1 and R1 buttons to change tabs until you get to Redeemable Items.

If you don’t see this option, then you may not have progressed far enough into the main campaign yet.

6. You should be able to find and unlock the Onion Sword from the list.

This weapon has an attack power of 160 as well as a stagger power of 160. You will be able to equip it from the Gear & Eikons section of the in-game menu.

Thanks to a new update, you are now able to disable adaptive triggers in Final Fantasy XVI. To see how you can remove the resistance from the L2 and R2 buttons in this Japanese role-playing game, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you have the latest patch downloaded for the game as the ability to enable or disable adaptive triggers was added recently.

2. With the game updated, you need to make your way to the System menu in Final Fantasy 16. This can be done by selecting Config from the title screen.

If you are already loaded into your save file, then you need to press the Options button on the DualSense to bring up the pause menu. From there, use the L2 and R2 buttons to navigate over to System.

3. Inside of the System menu, use the L1 and R1 buttons to change tabs until you get to Game Settings.

4. From there, you should see the Adaptive Triggers option, which should have the following description:

Toggle trigger effect function on/off.

By default, this is set to On. If you want to turn it off, then you need to select it.

5. Exit the System menu and then return to the game.

You should no longer feel any resistance when pressing down on the L2 and R2 buttons.

When playing Final Fantasy 16, you may end up adjusting the in-game camera constantly as it could be moving on its own. To see how you can stop the automatic camera movements in this Japanese role-playing game, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. To ability to disable automatic camera movements was added through a patch. So, if you haven’t done so already, make sure that you have the latest version of the game installed.

To manually check if there is a new title update available, you first need to head back to the home screen menu of the PS5, which can be done by pressing and holding the PS button on the DualSense controller. From there, move the menu cursor over to the Final Fantasy XVI icon and then select Check for Update.

2. Once you have the latest patch installed for this game, head over to the in-game Settings menu.

3. Inside of the Settings menu, you need to go to the Camera Settings tab.

To change tabs from the Settings menu, you can press the L1 and R1 buttons.

4. From the Camera Settings tab, scroll down to Player Follow (Movement), which should display the following description:

Automatically position camera behind Clive while moving.

5. By default, the Player Follow (Movement) is enabled. Select it to disable this feature.

By doing so, the camera will no longer move on its own when you are moving your character with the left analog stick during exploration.

6. Next, you need to scroll down in the Camera Settings tab to Player Follow (Attack), which should show the following description:

Automatically position camera behind Clive while attacking.

This is also turned on by default. You need to select this setting to disable it.

By turning off this feature, the camera will no longer move on its own when Clive is attacking an enemy during combat.

7. Once you are done, exit the Settings menu and then head back into your game.

You should notice that the in-game camera will no longer move around automatically by itself in Final Fantasy XVI.

A new patch for the PlayStation 5 version of Final Fantasy 16 adds three new controller layouts.

To find out what the main differences are for these new button assignments, you can check out this comparison article from Seeking Tech.

Final Fantasy 16 Type D vs. Type E vs. Type F Comparison Chart

You can take a look at our comparison table between the Type D, Type E and Type F Controller Layouts below:

Final Fantasy XIV Type D Controller Layout

The Type D Controller Layout has the same layout as the default Type A with the lone exception being the dodge button, which is now assigned to Circle instead of R1. The R1 button is now for performing Eikonic Feats.

You can find the full layout for Type D below:

• Left Analog Stick: Move Character
• Right Analog Stick: Move Camera
• Up Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
• Down Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
• Left Directional Button: Cycle Shortcuts and Pet Commands
• Right Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
• Triangle: Magic
• X: Jump
• Square: Melee Attack
• Circle: Evade
• L1: Lock On
• L2: Cycle Eikons
• L3: Hold to Use Animal Instincts
• R1: Eikonic Feat
• R2: Hold to Ready Eikonic Abilities
• R3: Reset Camera or Cycle Locked on Target
• Options: Open Main Menu
• L3 and R3: Limit Break
• R2 and Touch Pad: Taunt

Final Fantasy XIV Type E Controller Layout

For the Type E Controller Layout, the melee attack button has been moved to R1 while magic attack has been moved to R2. You have to use the Square button to use the Eikonic Feat in addition to the Triangle button to change Eikons.

You can find the full Type E button layout below:

• Left Analog Stick: Move Character
• Right Analog Stick: Move Camera
• Up Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
• Down Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
• Left Directional Button: Cycle Shortcuts and Pet Commands
• Right Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
• Triangle: Cycle Eikons
• X: Jump
• Square: Eikonic Feat
• Circle: Evade
• L1: Lock On
• L2: Hold to Ready Eikonic Abilities
• L3: Hold to Use Animal Instincts
• R1: Melee Attack
• R2: Magic
• R3: Reset Camera or Cycle Locked on Target
• Options: Open Main Menu
• L3 and R3: Limit Break
• R2 and Touch Pad: Taunt

Final Fantasy XIV Type F Controller Layout

When it comes to the Type F Controller Layout, magic attacks have been moved to L1 while L2 is used to lock onto an enemy. The Triangle button is used to cycle through equipped Eikons.

You can take a look at the Type F layout below:

• Left Analog Stick: Move Character
• Right Analog Stick: Move Camera
• Up Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
• Down Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
• Left Directional Button: Cycle Shortcuts and Pet Commands
• Right Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
• Triangle: Cycle Eikons
• X: Jump
• Square: Melee Attack
• Circle: Evade
• L1: Magic
• L2: Lock On
• L3: Hold to Use Animal Instincts
• R1: Eikonic Feat
• R2: Hold to Ready Eikonic Abilities
• R3: Reset Camera or Cycle Locked on Target
• Options: Open Main Menu
• L3 and R3: Limit Break
• R2 and Touch Pad: Taunt

To see what the differences are between the Type A, B and C layouts in FF16, you can check out this versus guide.