‘Final Fantasy 16’ Announcement Reportedly Happening This Summer

“Final Fantasy XV” is now approaching its fourth year in the industry. A new set of leaks recently surfaced online claiming that its sequel, “Final Fantasy XVI,” might be announced in the summer of 2020. The latest information also mentioned exciting game features and plans of Square Enix, the game developer behind the successful “Final Fantasy” franchise.

Latest “Final Fantasy XVI” Leak

A Reddit user named ghibik shared some links and images from 4chan. These links and images talk about a new IP from Square Enix and some details about “Final Fantasy XVI.” The leak reveals that these two upcoming games would be announced at a gaming event happening this summer.

While the leak does not say any specific gaming event but it could be in one of the upcoming PS5 events. According to a post in 4chan, these details came from an insider with close ties to Square Enix. It is also interesting to take note of some of the comments in the thread on the possible features of “Final Fantasy XVI.”

It mentions that the upcoming fantasy title might take place in a new fantasy-based world with some steampunk elements. Naoki Yoshida would act as the director of “Final Fantasy XVI,” according to the post. Additionally, it says that the director would integrate some combat inspiration from “Dark Souls” and “Final Fantasy XV.

Other “Final Fantasy XVI” Details

Last month, a job listing on the Japanese website of Square Enix drew speculations from fans that it could be related to “Final Fantasy XVI.” It advertised that the gaming studio needs developers for a “Final Fantasy XIV” follow up project. The initial planning was reportedly completed and the team was considering shifting into full-scale development of the rumored game.

At the 2019 Final Fantasy Fan Fest in Paris, Yoshida was asked by several journalists about his vision of “Final fantasy XVI.” The game director said that he would like the next “FF” game to utilize a high fantasy setting and lesser machines. He added that he does not think the next “FF” installment would be an MMO.

It is worth mentioning that the details about “Final Fantasy XVI” revealed in the leak are interesting. However, these are not official and should be taken with a good measure of salt and with skepticism.