FF16 – How To Skip Cutscenes in The Game

FF16 – How To Skip Cutscenes in The Game – Final Fantasy 16 is the latest installment of the long-running and beloved Final Fantasy franchise. This highly anticipated game promises to bring an exciting and unique experience to fans of the series; with an all-new story, characters, and world to explore, Final Fantasy 16 promises to be one of the year’s best games.

With its stunning visuals, engaging combat, and captivating story, this game will surely be an unforgettable experience. Speaking of experience, the game has a lot of cutscenes, and if you are in a hurry or want to skip them, there is no single button for it.

FF16 – How To Skip Cutscenes in The Game

In this guide, we shall see how we can skip cutscenes in FF16 and how you can view lore if you want a quick view of the game without having to wait for a long duration for the cutscene to be over.

The only way to skip a cutscene in FF16 is to press the “Pause” button for the game and hold the Triangle button until the scene skips for you.

ff16 cutscene skips

An option after that shows you the active time lore for the game. It is on the bottom right-hand side of the screen beside the skip button. Once you enter this screen, it will show you the different lores and timelines of the game you have encountered so far.

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Enter one of those timelines to know the detailed information about them. I would also recommend that if you are a fan of lore and stories altogether, then by selecting this screen, you can properly follow the details of every character and mission you are about to play or have played.

If you want to skip cutscenes, do it via the method shown above, but there is a rich story for FF16, so if you wish to follow that, wait it out and follow the journey.

Also, note that a few minor scenes cannot be skipped, no matter what you press. For those who wish to skip all the scenes, this may come as a bummer, so wait it out. Otherwise, immerse yourself in the story while you wait for the video.


I have been enjoying the game so far, and I want to make more content based on FF16, so stay posted with us for more such guides and tips. Leave your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below, and I will see you soon in the next one!


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Last Updated on June 22, 2023

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