Summary
- Final Fantasy 16 collaborated with Franck Muller to create exclusive, Eikon-inspired limited edition watches
- The watches are priced between $20,000 and $207,000.
- The most expensive, The Final Battle, has only one available.
Square Enix, the developer of Final Fantasy 16, has partnered with luxury watchmaker Franck Muller to create an exclusive, limited-edition watch collection inspired by the game. Released in 2023, Final Fantasy 16 introduced some key innovations to the series and received mostly positive reviews. The game featured a more action-driven combat system and a darker, more mature narrative, setting it apart from its predecessors. While some longtime fans criticized its shift away from traditional RPG elements, many consider it a bold and worthy addition to the franchise.
Since its launch, Final Fantasy 16 has received two DLC expansions: Echoes of the Fallen in 2023 and The Rising Tide in 2024. The first expansion introduced a new storyline, dungeons, and formidable bosses, earning praise from fans. However, the second DLC took things to another level, delivering an epic showdown with Leviathan, an entirely new region, and additional content. Many players consider The Rising Tide one of the best DLC releases of 2024.
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As revealed on the official Franck Muller website, the luxury watchmaker has teamed up with Square Enix to create a unique, hyper-limited watch collection inspired by Final Fantasy 16. The collection features The Final Battle model, with only one produced worldwide, which showcases the Eikons Ifrit, Phoenix, and Bahamut. Additionally, three other models are each dedicated to a single Eikon — Ifrit, Phoenix, and Bahamut — and incorporate design elements inspired by their Dominants: Clive, Joshua, and Dion. For these editions, only 16 watches will be made and sold globally.
Final Fantasy 16 and Frank Muller Collaborate on Watch Collection
The exclusive Final Battle watch is priced at roughly $207,000, while the other watches in the collection are set to retail for around $20,000 each. All the watches feature meticulously designed Eikon motifs that reflect how they appear in the game. Unlocking Eikons in Final Fantasy 16 plays a crucial role, granting Clive new, powerful abilities that enhance combat and propel the story forward through grand battles and transformations.
While the Final Fantasy series is known for its epic summons, Final Fantasy 16 takes it a step further by linking Eikons to characters called Dominants. For many fans, this connection is one of the best innovations in the game, offering a more personal experience with the power of the Eikons. It adds depth to the story, making the Eikons not only powerful forces, but also key to the character’s development and the overall narrative.
The Eikon-themed watches are not the first ambitious merchandise campaign by the Final Fantasy developer. In 2024, Square Enix opened a new store in the upscale Shibuya district of Tokyo, offering not only Final Fantasy merchandise but also products from other popular franchises like Dragon Quest. This latest collaboration highlights the immense selling power of one of the video game industry's most iconic series.
Final Fantasy 16
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- June 22, 2023
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Franchise
- Final Fantasy
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
