KEY POINTS

  • "Final Fantasy XVI" is currently in development
  • The game's producer and director recently shared some insights about "FFXVI"
  • "Final Fantasy XVI" is anticipated to launch in PC and PS5

Following the success of “Final Fantasy XV,” fans are excited to get their hands on its successor, “Final Fantasy XVI” and thanks to a new report, new details about the upcoming RPG’s lore and action combat system were revealed.

The fresh set of information about “Final Fantasy XVI” was courtesy of the Japanese magazine Famitsu and shared online by reliable insider aitaikimochi. The leak revealed the upcoming game’s main protagonist. Additionally, the tipster shared the crucial role of Crystals to humans in the game’s world.

The fresh “Final Fantasy XVI” leak also revealed how the game’s protagonist could execute a shift warp and use Summons attacks. The tipster also shared a couple of images. One image contains the title of the upcoming Square Enix title bearing the face of probably its main character.

Final Fantasy XV
The cast of "Final Fantasy XV" is coming to Xbox Game Pass. Square Enix

The other image contains a summary of the report from the Japanese magazine. It bears comments from Game Producer Yoshida Naoki and Game Director Takai Hiroshi. Apart from these, the tipster claimed that the “Final Fantasy XVI” staff is working hard to complete the game.

The leak also mentioned that, aside from Phoenix and Ifrit, the upcoming game features Summons like Shiva and Titan. There are also recurring elements in the “FF” series present in “Final Fantasy XVI,” according to the leak. These are Chocobo, Dragoon and Marlboro. Yesterday, gaming studio Square Enix confirmed that the development of the upcoming title is progressing smoothly.

The studio revealed that the scenario production and basic development of “Final Fantasy XVI” are already complete. At the moment, the team is focused on the expansion of development tools and boss battles. Square Enix also shared that it is open for ideas and willing to incorporate those ideas into the map and action production of the game.

Square Enix has not yet revealed the tentative release window of “Final Fantasy XVI.” The game is anticipated to launch on PC and Sony’s next-generation gaming console, the PS5.

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