One of the large announcements from yesterday’s PlayStation Showcase was the ultimate unveiling of Square Enix’s a lot anticipated Final Fantasy XVI. The game does not have a subtitle, and the emblem reveals the Phoenix and one other creature in battle behind the usual Final Fantasy brand font. While it was simply an announcement trailer, we really bought some fascinating particulars about not solely the story but additionally the world, the characters, and the overall gameplay. The large information was, after all, the exclusivity to PlayStation 5, although there’s a bit to dive into relating to that exclusivity as effectively. If you are curious concerning the footage itself you’ll be able to test it out within the video above, and for every thing we all know thus far concerning the game and a few new screenshots you’ll be able to maintain scrolling!
Story
We initially meet a gaggle of troopers who reveal they’re searching for Shiva’s Dominant, and although somebody questions if the lady shall be there, their orders are to search out her regardless. There is one person who the digital camera focuses in on who appears bothered by all of this, and we see him pop up later within the footage as effectively.
We then meet Joshua, a younger boy who’s the Arch Duke’s son. Joshua is protected by a bodyguard, referred to as his Shield, and this appears to be the opposite essential protagonist, as we get his narration and a lot of the gameplay has him on the forefront. We then see each him and the character from earlier spliced collectively on the finish with some ominous-sounding narration, so odds are they would be the two essential protagonists however their paths will collide.
We additionally study that with out the blessing of the mom crystal the realm cannot be saved from the unfold of the blight, in order that seems to be the plot on the macro stage.
The textual content within the trailer reads “The legacy of the Crystals has formed our historical past for lengthy sufficient. I’ll kill you if it is the very last thing I do.”
Gameplay
The fight on show is paying homage to the fight from Final Fantasy XV, and that is not a grievance, as that fight was extraordinarily enjoyable. It was exhausting to inform a lot else since there have been no UI parts in place, and we do not know the way Summons will work both this time round or if any parts from Final Fantasy VII Remake will make it into the combo, however we’ll maintain you posted.
Exclusivity
This bought a bit messy however fortunately was cleared up later within the day. So it seems that Final Fantasy XVI shall be unique to PS5 for six months, and at that time, it will probably come to different non-console platforms (through @PiersHR). That is when it is going to head to PC (as indicated within the trailer), however it can not come to Xbox Series X or different consoles till the 12-month mark. This is all associated to when it will probably really launch thoughts you, so it is as much as Square Enix and the platforms to truly work out a launch date.
Development
Final Fantasy XVI Director Hiroshi Takai shared some ideas on the event of Final Fantasy XVI. “From the institution of an all new improvement atmosphere to studying the ins-and-outs of the PlayStation 5, the group and I’ve taken on numerous challenges throughout our journey to convey you the sixteenth chapter within the storied Final Fantasy franchise. And although we’re pouring our hearts and souls into this mission each day, it could nonetheless be a while earlier than we are able to get it into your arms. However, I promise will probably be definitely worth the wait!”
Release Info
No launch date was revealed, although Square Enix did say that the subsequent large reveal of data could be in 2021, so we’re most likely 2022 for this one if I needed to guess.
So that is every thing we all know thus far, however we’ll maintain you posted on information as quickly as it’s accessible proper right here, and if you wish to speak all issues Final Fantasy XVI you’ll be able to with me on Twitter @MattAguilarCB!
