Final Fantasy XVI Launches Summer 2023 for PS5 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 02 June 2022 / 2,136 Views
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XVI will launch for PlayStation 5 in summer 2023.
View the latest trailer of the game below:
Read new details on the game via the PlayStation Blog below:
Hello everyone!
I know how long you have been waiting for this, so it gives me great pleasure to announce the release of our latest trailer “Dominance.”
In previous interviews and updates, we didn’t delve too deep into details about the game system, but hopefully with this preview, you all were able to get a better picture of what actual gameplay will entail—namely, high-octane battles featuring our protagonist Clive Rosfield wielding a full arsenal of attacks unique to the game’s many Eikons (summons). Not to mention epic clashes between the Eikons themselves that put you right in the action.
The team, under direction of Hiroshi Takai, has entered the final leg of development and is focusing on polish as they continue their march toward master up and launch. I, for one, would like to personally thank them for all the hard work they’ve put into the project.
With the power of the PlayStation 5 behind us, we’re looking to take you on a seamless, story-driven, white-knuckle ride that will rival even the most thrilling roller-coaster. So buckle up, the wait is almost over!
Yoshida Naoki
Final Fantasy XVI Producer
First, allow me to apologize for making everyone wait so long for new information on Final Fantasy XVI…but the good news is it’s finally here!
In our latest trailer, we’ve introduced several new Eikons, as well as provided a more detailed peek at our action-packed battle system and the freedom it gives players. As for development progress, I’m happy to announce that the game is fully playable from start to finish; though, from optimization to brush-up, there is still a mountain of challenges to tackle as we head into our final push.
Until then, please stay tuned. We’ll do our best to not keep you waiting too long before our next update!
Hiroshi Takai
Final Fantasy XVI Director
Introduction of the Dominants of Titan and Garuda
We here on the Final Fantasy XVI team hope you enjoyed the trailer and we wanted to give our fans a little bit more information about the Dominants of Titan and Garuda that you just saw.
Permanent Economic Adviser Hugo Kupka’s meteoric rise to prominence was sudden, if not unexpected. Once a nameless foot soldier in the Republican Army, his awakening as Dominant of the Eikon Titan thrust him to the forefront of Dhalmekian politics. It was here he used his newfound position as the most powerful man in the republic to exert influence over both the nation’s armies and its policy making—amassing a personal fortune in the process. Yet while it is said that a man who has everything wants for nothing, Benedikta Harman will teach him money and power are far from all the world has to offer.
Having emerged from the storm of youth coldhearted and ruthless, Benedikta Harman—Dominant of the Eikon Garuda, Warden of the Wind—turned her talent for swordplay and subterfuge into a command of Waloed’s elite intelligencers. It is on a mission to find the elusive second Eikon of Fire that she crosses paths with a like-minded Clive and is forced to face her past.
Development Staff Introduction
Speaking of the team, we would now like to introduce some of the key development team members behind Final Fantasy XVI. There are some veteran members you may already know of and some we are announcing for the first time, but they all share the same passion and excitement for the next standalone entry in the Final Fantasy series.
| Producer | Naoki Yoshida |
| Main Director | Hiroshi Takai |
| Creative Director & Original Screenplay | Kazutoyo Maehiro |
| Localization Director | Michael-Christopher Koji Fox |
| Art Director | Hiroshi Minagawa |
| Combat Director | Ryota Suzuki |
| Character Design | Kazuya Takahashi |
| Composer | Masayoshi Soken |
Landscapes of Final Fantasy XVI
Valisthea— the setting for the protagonist Clive Rosfield’s arduous story. We would like to present a selection of screenshots to leave you with a glimpse into this realm.
The development team is currently in the process of further improving the game experience and quality, as well as optimizing the game for PlayStation 5. We hope you continue to stay tuned for more information as it becomes available!
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Honestly this is now my most anticipated game of the generation.
Something about it oozes excellence and a laser focus that I haven't seen from SE for a while. Looks like it'll be a deviation for fans of the core series but I think we're about to experience one of the best war games of all time, I can just feel it in my bones.
Those in game Eikon battles look absolutely bonkers.
This looks pretty good aside from the stupid HUGE numbers every time you hit an enemy. I find them really distracting and unnecessary.
Exactly my thoughts! Square Enix really has a problem with cluttering the screen. Too much hud. And and entirely too much numbers, energy, light, sparkles, and every other combat effect. So many effects that a cannot see what is happening.
I know right? Makes it feel like an MMO.
Looks well made, flashy and a great button masher single character action game. So nothing like Final Fantasy. Shame.
I don't think we're ever getting turn based combat in a mainline FF game again.
Indeed, I've yet to hear a decent argument beside "They just aren't making them" for a good reason to why they stopped making turn based/ATB FF games. The story could be fantastic, graphics look great and it might be superb gameplay but just doesn't interest me if it's just another button masher in the sea of them.
Looks like a neat action game. But nothing makes it look interesting from an rpg standpoint.
Is this game a ps5 exclusive or is it like FF remake where it’s gonna be a long time exclusives
Well, that settles the question of when I'm finally going to get a PS5 I suppose.
I wasn't eggcited at first but once the gameplay was shown and all the summons were in the showcase my jaws dropped!
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