Six years have handed because the final mainline installment within the decidedly not-so-final Final Fantasy sequence, making this one of many largest gaps between video games within the sequence’ 35 years of history–though all that ready appears to be for good purpose. We solely have one trailer for Final Fantasy 16, however what we have seen makes the sport appear like a high-fantasy epic combining the grandeur of older titles with the cutting-edge expertise of newer video games, making us hopeful that this subsequent entry will likely be well-worth the wait.However, with Summer Game Fest Live and loads of Not-E3 showcases simply across the nook, it appears probably our wait is nearly over. In the subsequent few weeks, we anticipate to listen to a bit extra concerning the highly-anticipated RPG–and possibly even get a launch date. Until then, here is all the things we find out about Final Fantasy 16 to date.Release dateFinal Fantasy 16 may not have an official launch date, however a latest interview with the sport’s producer, Naoki Yoshida, makes it sound like the sport is coming before later. On May 5, Yoshida instructed UNIQLO journal the sport is close to the top of its growth, earlier than sharing a bit extra about what followers can anticipate.”Now we’re at the finale of the new game FF16’s development,” Yoshida told UNIQLO. “Unlike a web-based recreation that depicts a number of gamers concurrently, FF16 focuses on a person so the state of immersion into the story will likely be totally different. I really feel just like the story will likely be very deep.”All that said, it seems possible FF16 could come out later this year. After all, it has been in development for several years now. What’s more, last summer, Yoshida confirmed the development team had already finished the main story scenario for Final Fantasy 16, as well as the English voiceovers.PlatformsMuch like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Final Fantasy 16 will be a limited-time PlayStation exclusive. Unlike FF7 Remake, however, it won’t be cross-generation, meaning PS4 owners will have to make the move to PS5 in order to play it.Square Enix shared this news during the game’s reveal trailer, noting, “The following content material is captured on PC emulating the PS5 expertise,” before adding the latest entry in the Final Fantasy saga will, “not [be] obtainable on different platforms for a restricted time after launch on PS5.”Is Final Fantasy 16 coming to PC or Xbox?Rejoice, PC gamers! The trailer also stated the game is coming to PC following its exclusivity window, though as of right now there’s no word on how long that might last. If it follows the same trend as FF7 Remake, it’s likely FF16 will make its way over to PC about a year and a half after its initial console release. It also wouldn’t be too much of a surprise if FF16 comes to Xbox at some point, given that a handful of Final Fantasy titles already live on Xbox platforms.TrailersThe first trailer for FF16 is titled “Awakening,” and offers four minutes of story, cutscenes, and gameplay. It also features a powerful orchestrated theme with a few Final Fantasy touches, like the iconic Crystal Prelude. If we had to take a wild guess, it sounds a bit like composer Masayoshi Soken’s work on FFXIV: Heavensward.Final Fantasy XVI – “Awakening” Reveal Trailer | PS5 ShowcaseSize:640 × 360480 × 270 Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? Sign up or Sign in now! Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos. This video has an invalid file format. Sorry, but you can’t access this content!Please enter your date of birth to view this videoJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Year202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900 By clicking ‘enter’, you agree to GameSpot’s Terms of Use and Privacy PolicyenterBehind the scenesIn addition to the detailed reveal trailer, Square Enix also launched an official website with in-depth looks at FF16’s new world and characters to get you started on understanding the backstory. What’s notable about this entry, in particular, is that it’s being developed by Creative Business Unit III–which is the not-so-flashy name for the division behind the incredible MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. It’s promising given that Naoki Yoshida is leading production on FF16–he led the team behind the rebirth of FFXIV and continues to direct the MMO, which keeps getting better and is regarded as top-tier in video game storytelling. FF16 itself is being directed by Hiroshi Takai, who has a lengthy history with Final Fantasy and Square Enix, and was even part of developing FFXIV’s reboot.The story so farFrom what we can tell from the trailer and official website, there’s conflict between realms (basically nations) in the world of Valisthea and a bunch of political drama, but also a focus on Dominants. Domnants are the few special people who can wield the power of Eikons, which are what summons are called in FF16’s world (and in FFXIV).It looks like you’ll go through two separate time frames in FF16’s story, which you can see from main character Clive Rosfield’s evolution from a spiffy young man with a fancy haircut to a grizzled veteran with a scruffy beard and a mark tattooed on his face later in life. He’s the son of his realm’s archduke, and wields Eikon-related powers in combat but isn’t necessarily a Dominant himself. He’s sworn to protect his brother Joshua, the young boy in the trailer who was fated as a Dominant instead. However, as shown in the trailer, Joshua couldn’t control his Eikon–he summons Phoenix after watching someone presumably important get killed right before his eyes. These events are capped by a battle between Phoenix and Ifrit, which might be the tragedy (stated in the official character profiles) that drives Clive in FF16.Another character seen in the trailer is Jill Warrick. She’s the young girl with grayish hair who accompanies Joshua. She’s said to have a complicated life and comes from another realm. She was essentially adopted by the Rosfields, and acts as a mediary between warring nations. She’s said to be a trusted confidant to both Clive and Joshua.Throughout the trailer, you see other characters in battle and in conversations about the political turmoil that seems to be fueling the war in Valisthea. You see other iconic Eikons like Shiva and Titan being used on the battlefield. It looks like Eikons, and Dominants by extension, are akin to powerful weapons of war that shift the balance of power between realms in Valisthea. There’s also a fight against an armor-clad lance-wielding Dragoon, said to be an Imperial Viper, which has the characters shook–another series staple.FF16’s world also revolves around Mothercrystals, which are said to bless the land with aether (basically magic). But a destructive force called The Blight is also washing over the world. It’s worth keeping in mind that FF16’s tagline is, “The legacy of the crystals has formed our historical past for lengthy sufficient.” We’re undecided what it means, nevertheless it’s provocative and will should do with what’s been taking place to Valisthea.What the brand can inform usWe can all the time depend on artist Yoshitaka Amano to create a brand new brand for every Final Fantasy that tells us one thing concerning the recreation’s story. In the case of FF16’s brand, it options Ifrit and Phoenix face-to-face in a battle, which is a battle that concludes the trailer. With Ifrit as a key opposing power and Phoenix being the Eikon that the Rosfields wield, this appears to be a central battle that drives the sport. It additionally seems that Eikons are pivotal to how FF16’s world operates, extra so than earlier Final Fantasy video games.GameplayFrom the snippets of gameplay within the trailer, FF16 takes on an action-RPG fashion of fight system and appears prefer it shares similarities to FF15 and FF7 Remake. Clive can forged fireballs, interact at melee vary along with his sword and warp-like skills, and use just a few powers that appear like they’re tied to Eikons (indicated by the stone fist summoned within the battle in opposition to a Dragoon).No UI or HUD parts had been proven, so it is onerous to inform if or the way it incorporate elements of the sequence’ iconic ATB (lively time battle) system, how spellcasting would possibly work, and even how fight encounters movement. We’ve additionally solely seen Clive in motion, so we’re not sure if there is a get together system or how it could work (if it exists).Ryota Suzuki, who was a fight designer for Devil May Cry 5 and Dragon’s Dogma, is the battle director for FF16, which might end in one thing fairly thrilling. And regardless of this renewed concentrate on motion, producer Naoki Yoshida famous that this new method won’t come on the expense of the sport’s story.How to preorderSorry, people. You’ll have to attend a bit longer for preorders to go stay, however relaxation assured we’ll let you recognize once they do.