Six years have handed because the final mainline installment within the decidedly not-so-final Last Fantasy collection, making this one of many largest gaps between video games within the collection’ 35 years of history–though all that ready appears to be for good cause. We solely have one trailer for Last Fantasy 16, however what we have seen makes the sport seem 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 can be well-worth the wait.
Nevertheless, with Summer season Sport Fest Stay and loads of Not-E3 showcases simply across the nook, it appears possible our wait is sort of over. Within the subsequent few weeks, we anticipate to listen to a bit extra concerning the highly-anticipated RPG–and possibly even get a launch date. Till then, here is every thing we find out about Last Fantasy 16 to date.
Launch date
Last Fantasy 16 won’t have an official launch date, however a current interview with the sport’s producer, Naoki Yoshida, makes it sound like the sport is coming earlier than later. On Could 5, Yoshida advised 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 on the finale of the brand new sport FF16’s growth,” Yoshida advised UNIQLO. “In contrast to a web based sport that depicts a number of gamers concurrently, FF16 focuses on a person so the state of immersion into the story can be totally different. I really feel just like the story can be very deep.”
All that mentioned, it appears potential FF16 might come out later this 12 months. In any case, it has been in growth for a number of years now. What’s extra, final summer season, Yoshida confirmed the event crew had already completed the primary story situation for Last Fantasy 16, in addition to the English voiceovers.
Platforms
Very similar to Last Fantasy 7 Remake, Last Fantasy 16 can be a limited-time PlayStation unique. In contrast to FF7 Remake, nonetheless, it will not be cross-generation, which means PS4 homeowners should make the transfer to PS5 as a way to play it.
Sq. Enix shared this information through the sport’s reveal trailer, noting, “The next content material is captured on PC emulating the PS5 expertise,” earlier than including the newest entry within the Last Fantasy saga will, “not [be] accessible on different platforms for a restricted time after launch on PS5.”
Is Last Fantasy 16 coming to PC or Xbox?
Rejoice, PC avid gamers! The trailer additionally acknowledged the sport is coming to PC following its exclusivity window, although as of proper now there is no phrase on how lengthy which may final. If it follows the identical development as FF7 Remake, it is possible FF16 will make its manner over to PC a couple of 12 months and a half after its preliminary console launch. It additionally would not be too a lot of a shock if FF16 involves Xbox in some unspecified time in the future, given {that a} handful of Last Fantasy titles already reside on Xbox platforms.
Trailers
The primary trailer for FF16 is titled “Awakening,” and presents 4 minutes of story, cutscenes, and gameplay. It additionally incorporates a highly effective orchestrated theme with a couple of Last Fantasy touches, like the enduring Crystal Prelude. If we needed to take a wild guess, it sounds a bit like composer Masayoshi Soken’s work on FFXIV: Heavensward.
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Behind the scenes
Along with the detailed reveal trailer, Sq. Enix additionally launched an official web site with in-depth appears at FF16’s new world and characters to get you began on understanding the backstory. What’s notable about this entry, particularly, is that it is being developed by Inventive Enterprise Unit III–which is the not-so-flashy title for the division behind the unbelievable MMORPG Last Fantasy XIV. It is promising provided that Naoki Yoshida is main manufacturing on FF16–he led the crew behind the rebirth of FFXIV and continues to direct the MMO, which retains getting higher and is considered top-tier in online game storytelling. FF16 itself is being directed by Hiroshi Takai, who has a prolonged historical past with Last Fantasy and Sq. Enix, and was even a part of growing FFXIV’s reboot.
The story to date
From what we are able to inform from the trailer and official web site, there’s battle between realms (mainly nations) on the planet of Valisthea and a bunch of political drama, but additionally a give attention to Dominants. Domnants are the few particular individuals who can wield the ability of Eikons, that are what summons are referred to as in FF16’s world (and in FFXIV).
It appears such as you’ll undergo two separate time frames in FF16’s story, which you’ll be able to see from important character Clive Rosfield’s evolution from a spiffy younger man with a elaborate haircut to a grizzled veteran with a scruffy beard and a mark tattooed on his face later in life. He is the son of his realm’s archduke, and wields Eikon-related powers in fight however is not essentially a Dominant himself. He is sworn to guard his brother Joshua, the younger boy within the trailer who was fated as a Dominant as an alternative. Nevertheless, as proven within the trailer, Joshua could not management his Eikon–he summons Phoenix after watching somebody presumably essential get killed proper earlier than his eyes. These occasions are capped by a battle between Phoenix and Ifrit, which could be the tragedy (acknowledged within the official character profiles) that drives Clive in FF16.
One other character seen within the trailer is Jill Warrick. She’s the younger woman with grayish hair who accompanies Joshua. She’s mentioned to have an advanced life and comes from one other realm. She was basically adopted by the Rosfields, and acts as a mediary between warring nations. She’s mentioned to be a trusted confidant to each Clive and Joshua.
All through the trailer, you see different characters in battle and in conversations concerning the political turmoil that appears to be fueling the battle in Valisthea. You see different iconic Eikons like Shiva and Titan getting used on the battlefield. It appears like Eikons, and Dominants by extension, are akin to highly effective weapons of battle that shift the stability of energy between realms in Valisthea. There’s additionally a battle in opposition to an armor-clad lance-wielding Dragoon, mentioned to be an Imperial Viper, which has the characters shook–another collection staple.
FF16’s world additionally revolves round Mothercrystals, that are mentioned to bless the land with aether (mainly magic). However a harmful pressure referred to as The Blight can also be washing over the world. It is value maintaining in thoughts that FF16’s tagline is, “The legacy of the crystals has formed our historical past for lengthy sufficient.” We’re unsure what it means, nevertheless it’s provocative and should must do with what’s been taking place to Valisthea.
What the brand can inform us
We will at all times rely on artist Yoshitaka Amano to create a brand new emblem for every Last Fantasy that tells us one thing concerning the sport’s story. Within the case of FF16’s emblem, 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 pressure 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 Last Fantasy video games.
Gameplay
From the snippets of gameplay within the trailer, FF16 takes on an action-RPG type of fight system and appears prefer it shares similarities to FF15 and FF7 Remake. Clive can solid fireballs, have interaction at melee vary along with his sword and warp-like skills, and use a couple of powers that seem 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 laborious to inform if or the way it incorporate components of the collection’ iconic ATB (lively time battle) system, how spellcasting may work, and even how fight encounters movement. We have additionally solely seen Clive in motion, so we’re uncertain if there is a get together system or how it will work (if it exists).
Ryota Suzuki, who was a fight designer for Satan Could Cry 5 and Dragon’s Dogma, is the battle director for FF16, which might lead to one thing fairly thrilling. And regardless of this renewed give attention to motion, producer Naoki Yoshida famous that this new method won’t come on the expense of the sport’s story.
The best way to preorder
Sorry, of us. You may have to attend a bit longer for preorders to go reside, however relaxation assured we’ll let you recognize after they do.