final fantasy 16 Coming later this year, it promises to be the next installment in Square Enix’s titanic RPG series.
Coming to PS5, final fantasy 16 seems to be returning to the medieval roots of the previous games, its exciting trailers offering plenty of medieval castles, swords, shields, and sorcery. However, the game’s combat mechanics seem to be a far cry from the quiet turn-based battles of previous games in the series. Instead, it looks like we’ll be treated to a frantic third-person action experience, reminiscent of. from Final Fantasy 7 Remake and final fantasy 15.
final fantasy 16 comes from the same team that bought us final fantasy 14; a wildly successful MMORPG critically acclaimed for its excellent storytelling. If they can bring the same flair and nuance to sixteen what did they buy 14, so the players are going to be on a back end of a journey. Combine that with the game’s stunning visuals, and we may just have an RPG on the horizon that perfectly matches the style. other substance.
Final Fantasy 16: cut to the chase
- What is it? The next mainline single-player Final Fantasy title
- When can I play it? June 22, 2023
- Which one can I play it on? PS5 (PC could follow)
Final Fantasy 16 release date and platforms
final fantasy 16 will be released on June 22, 2023 on PS5. This was confirmed at The Game Awards 2022, along with a new trailer. This puts it among some stiff competition, since devil 4 just revealed a June release date as well.
Sony has now confirmed that while final fantasy 16 it is indeed a PS5 exclusive, it is only as such for 6 months. It will likely be announced for PC platforms soon after. This information was included in a recent trailer. (opens in a new tab)
Final Fantasy 16 Trailer
latest trailer
During The Game Awards 2022, the latest trailer for final fantasy 16 was shown. It focused on Clive, the main protagonist of the game. It’s mostly cinematic, with a bit of gameplay spread evenly throughout. You can see it below:
more trailers
We have included some keys final fantasy 16 trailers throughout this article, but you can find all the FF16 trailers that have been released to date on Square Enix official YouTube channel. (opens in a new tab)
Final Fantasy 16 Story and Setting
now we know that final fantasy 16The story and adventure of will take place in a land called Valisthea.
The world is bound to six different Mothercrystals, which have been around for generations. During this time, six powerful nations have risen up around the Mother Crystals and each place now lives in relative peace. As is always the case with Final Fantasy, the blessings bestowed by Mothercrystals have allowed these powers to thrive and their people to live comfortably.
Of course, we also learn that the crystals have been the cause of “countless wars”, eventually forming the six nations now in the game: the Grand Duchy of Rosaria, the Holy Empire of Sanbreque, the Kingdom of Waloed, the Dhalmekian Republic . , the Iron Kingdom and the Crystalline Domain.
Every place sees the world differently and obviously this leads to some political disagreements between nations. However, we know that the appearance of something called the “plague”, which is spreading across the land, is making these different powers desperate. This is probably where we will start the game; in the midst of this turbulent time.
In a radio interview (via kotaku) producer Naoki Yoshida said that while final fantasy 16 it’s going to be “action oriented”, it’s “turning into a Final Fantasy that features both story and action”. According to Yoshida, steps are being taken to accommodate players who prefer the story to the action, saying, “We want people to enjoy the story, so we’re preparing a mode for those who want to focus on the story.”
It seems that the story could touch on more mature themes, as he added: “I think that when you become an adult, you also understand suffering. And so, people who have grown up with Final Fantasy, also know the real world. But even then, they want to enjoy the fantasy again. They can get something out of it and are able to contemplate things. I’m thinking I’d like to make this a topic [for the game].”
Final Fantasy 16 gameplay
final fantasy 16 It’s an action RPG, which means you shouldn’t expect the turn-based combat from the previous entries, it’s more like final fantasy 15 instead. We are also aware of that final fantasy 16 It won’t be an open world, but Naoki Yoshida confirms that he will “find inspiration” in them.
clive rosfield is the main protagonist and will be joined by a number of AI-controlled companions in battles. The teaser website explains that he is the eldest son of the Archduke of Rosaria and is in charge of protecting his younger brother Joshua, who has the Phoenix Dominant.
Thanks to Joshua’s link to the Eikon Phoenix, Clive has been granted the blessing of the Phoenix, giving him the ability to use part of the Eikon’s flame and power to make himself stronger. As the story unfolds, we are told that Clive is “dragged into some great tragedy”.
Finally, Jill Warrick is the young woman we first meet in the opening trailer. She is friends with Clive and Joshua because, at a young age, she was taken from her homeland in the Northern Territories, a nation that swore allegiance to the Grand Duchy of Rosaria, to broker peace between the two powers.
You will recognize the term eikon if you have played Final Fantasy 14: A Kingdom Reborn, where they are known as Primals. The official website tells us that eikons “reside within special beings called Dominants. How Dominants are treated depends on the realm: in some, they are revered as royalty, while in others they are sent to the front lines as weapons of war.” war”.
Commenting on the game in an interview with a Japanese site comic days (through CVG), in August 2022, final fantasy 16 Producer Naoki Yoshida expressed concern that some fans might not like the action-based change. He stated:
“We want the world, especially the younger generation, to play the game. Also, today’s mainstream games are intuitive games where you press a button and the character shoots a gun or wields a sword, and the traditional style of turn-based role-playing game. It is also a fact that people are becoming less familiar with the old style of RPGs, where you fight by selecting turn commands. That’s why the battles in Final Fantasy 16 are very action-based.”
Continuing, Yoshida admits that the game won’t meet everyone’s demands, stating, “Of course, I don’t think we can meet everyone’s demands, so I told everyone on the team that the first thing we need to do is make something we think is fun and make sure it reaches the people who like it.”
Final Fantasy 16 News
Final Fantasy 16 will be “like God of War”, says the director
In a recent interview, final fantasy 16 The director revealed that the title will be “like God of War.” talking to people about Good gamemy (opens in a new tab)d.comproducer Naoki Yoshida and directors Ryota Suzuki and Hiroshi Takai discussed their inspirations for the game, citing god of war and game of Thrones as key influences in their work.
Microsoft claims FF16 won’t be coming to Xbox consoles
Although we know that final fantasy 16 has a 6-month exclusivity period on PS5, it was hoped that the game could then make its way to Xbox. According to Microsoft’s feedback (via Eurogamer (opens in a new tab)), Sony has “reached agreements with third-party publishers that require the ‘opt out’ of Xbox.”
The report then goes on to offer examples of the games Microsoft is talking about:
“Some prominent examples of these agreements include Final Fantasy VII Remake (Square Enix), blood borne (From Software), the next final fantasy 16 (Square Enix) and the recently announced Silent Hill 2 Remastered [sic] (Team Bloober)”.
These comments were made in response to the FTC’s lawsuit against Xbox. For now, there has been no confirmation as to whether these ‘opt out’ agreements are real. It is worth noting that Final Fantasy 7 Remake has yet to hit Xbox platforms, despite launching in April 2020. Even if final fantasy 16 is coming to Xbox platforms, we may have to wait quite a while.
