During a special Final Fantasy XVI focused State of Play livestream, gamers were treated to new gameplay footage and tons of details on the upcoming action RPG.
The next numbered title in the Final Fantasy franchise is inching closer and closer. Yesterday evening, thanks to a special State of Play presentation, fans/gamers were given the best look yet at the upcoming game. Everything from combat, new characters, tons of locations, and pretty much everything you’d want to know before diving into the new world.
Developed as the first full action RPG in the series, FINAL FANTASY XVI is set in an epic dark fantasy world, where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them, FINAL FANTASY XVI follows the journey of warrior Clive Rosfield, who has been sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix.
New Hideaway advisors – The Hideaway, which serves as protagonist Clive’s base, will give players the opportunity to discover more about the world of Valisthea, from past to present, by speaking to historian Harpocrates, as well as view the relationship chart of the characters by speaking to military scholar Vivian.
New training function – Players can battle in training mode by accessing the ‘Arete Stone’ in the Hideaway. This feature will be useful when wanting to practice a combination of abilities, particularly after learning a new skill.
New hunts – More adventures can be accessed from the Hideaway as players can check the Wanted Posters to discover powerful monsters roaming around the world. Defeating these enemies will yield powerful rewards.
New battle footage – View newly released footage showcasing a variety of Clive’s combat actions, Eikon battles and more.
Final Fantasy XVI releases exclusively for PlayStation 5 on June 22, 2023.
