Square Enix has officially called upon the community to support Final Fantasy XVI in the 2025 Steam Awards. The studio is seeking a nomination in the "Labor of Love" category, highlighting the continued support and content updates the title has received since its initial launch.
Voting Window and Details
The voting period for nominations kicks off on November 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PST and runs through December 1, 2025, ending at 10:00 a.m. PST. During this week-long window, players on Steam can cast their nominations for various categories, with Creative Studio III specifically targeting the Labor of Love award.
Why the Labor of Love Category?
The Labor of Love award is typically reserved for games that have been out for a while but continue to receive nurturing support from their developers. For Final Fantasy XVI, this nomination bid likely stems from the team's work on the PC port and the substantial DLC expansions, Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide.
While the base game concluded Clive Rosfield's journey to shatter the Mothercrystals, the post-launch content expanded the lore of Valisthea significantly, offering new challenges and narrative depth that kept the community engaged well past the credits roll. This nomination is effectively a gauge of how well that post-launch support resonated with the PC player base.
How to Participate
To participate, players need to log into their Steam accounts between November 24 and December 1. You can navigate to the Steam Awards nomination page to cast a vote. If you believe the journey through Valisthea and the subsequent updates warrant recognition, this is the specific window to make that voice heard.