There's no doubt that Final Fantasy XVI has been one of my most anticipated games, and I pre-ordered it as soon as I could. While the pre-order bonuses were nice, they weren't the main reason I pre-purchased FFXVI. However, I will absolutely claim them, including the Blood Sword. But I was a bit confused on how to claim FFXVI pre-order bonuses.
How to get the Blood Sword in Final Fantasy XVI - How to claim Pre-order Bonuses
Claiming your pre-order bonuses, including the Blood Sword, will differ depending on whether you pre-ordered FFXVI physically or digitally. Those who purchased the game physically will need to check for a code, either sent through email or attached to the receipt. It may even be inside the game's box. Here is how to redeem this code for FFXVI.
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- Go to the PlayStation Store.
- Select Redeem Code.
- Input the code.
- Confirm.
If you pre-ordered FFXVI digitally, you don't need to do this step, as your bonuses are bundled with the digital version. However, there is one final step you must complete before you can claim the Blood Sword and pre-order bonuses. Those who completed the FFXVI demo don't need to worry about this though.
You cannot claim your pre-order bonuses until you have completed the A Chance Encounter main story mission. This comes in around two hours into the game, which is the length of the demo. Once you have reached this point in the game, a prompt will notify you that pre-order bonuses can now be claimed. Here is how to claim the Blood Sword, a handy item for hard mode, and other pre-order bonuses in FFXVI.
- Open the Main Menu.
- Go to the System tab.
- Scroll to Redeemable Items.
- Select the items to redeem.
- Confirm your selection.
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Justin has been diving into fantasy worlds since he can remember. He is a certified nerd who has a deep love of reading, writing, and hiking. He has been writing since his college days, but specifically in gaming for two years. His favorite games are The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Banjo Kazooie.