Final Fantasy 16 Black Screen on PS5, How to Fix?

The newly released Final Fantasy XVI is an exciting action role-playing game from Square Enix, the sixteenth main installment in the popular Final Fantasy...

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Last updated on June 29, 2023

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The newly released Final Fantasy XVI is an exciting action role-playing game from Square Enix, the sixteenth main installment in the popular Final Fantasy series. It was first released on June 22, 2023, for the PlayStation 5 as a timed exclusive, providing gamers with an immersive and thrilling experience. This role-playing action game has issues like the black screen on PS5 consoles that must be fixed.

Well, it’s one of the common issues among Final Fantasy 16 players nowadays, no matter which gaming platform you use. According to multiple reports, whenever you try connecting the PS5 console to your TV, you might see the PS5 screen goes black after booting up the PS logo. It appears when the HDMI cable doesn’t work properly, or your TV does not support the output resolution. So, you might get stuck on a black screen during the gameplay.

Final Fantasy 16 Black Screen on PS5, How to Fix?

Fix: Final Fantasy 16 Stuck on Black Screen on PS5

The PlayStation screen will go black on the boot menu for a few seconds without any sound, and then you may need to boot the console again to eliminate the black screen issue. Now, if you’re also facing the same problem, don’t worry because here we’ve shared some workarounds to fix it.

Go to the Settings menu on the PlayStation console.
Select System Software Update > Make sure to check for available updates and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update process.
Once done, reboot the system to apply changes.

3. Delete Saved Game Data

Deleting the saved game data on the console is recommended because sometimes the corrupted or missing game data can trigger multiple issues with the game crashing or a black screen on the PlayStation console. To do this:

Go to the Settings menu > Select Storage.
Choose Saved Data > Select Final Fantasy 16.
Press the Options button on the controller > Select the saved game data files (one or multiple).
Choose to Delete and confirm the task to complete it.
Once it’s done, reboot the console to apply changes.

Note: All Final Fantasy 16 game files (locally saved data) will be deleted from your PlayStation console. Since you’re online, all saved game data will be there on the cloud unless you delete cloud saves manually.

4. Rebuild Database (PS5)

Rebuilding the database on your PlayStation console can quickly resolve potential issues or errors. To do so:

Switch off your console completely. Unplug the power cable from the console and wait for around 2-3 minutes.
Now, plug in the power cable, and turn it on to clear the Cached Data automatically from the system.

Check whether this issue has been fixed with the Final Fantasy 16 game. If not, follow the next steps below.

Now, press and hold the Power button on the PlayStation console until you hear 2 beeps. [The second beep will sound after seven seconds]
The console will boot in Safe Mode > Connect the controller to the USB with the console and press the PS Button on the controller.
Next, you’ll get an option called ‘Rebuild Database’.
Select ‘Rebuild Database’ and confirm the task.
It may take some time, depending on the hard drive data size. Have some patience.
Once done, reboot the system normally.

5. Reset the Console

As a last resort, you should try resetting the console to the factory default so that you can understand whether the problem is happening with the console or the game. To do so:

Go to the Settings menu (cog icon) on the console.
Hit System software > Select Reset options.
Select Reset your console > Select Reset.
After a few minutes, your PS5 console will automatically reset itself to the factory default mode.
Finally, the console will automatically boot into the standard setup screen after some time. [If you’re selling your console, then don’t follow the next steps]
- If you’re resetting for troubleshooting or any issue, you may proceed through the normal setup as usual.
Once done, log into your account and install the Final Fantasy 16 game to check for the black screen issue again.

That’s it, guys. We hope this guide was helpful to you. For additional queries, you can comment below.

Final Fantasy 16 Black Screen on PS5, How to Fix?

Fix: Final Fantasy 16 Stuck on Black Screen on PS5

1. Check for Game Updates

2. Check for System Updates

3. Delete Saved Game Data

4. Rebuild Database (PS5)

5. Reset the Console

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