

Launching as a PlayStation 5 exclusive on June 22, FFXVI is this radical shakeup for a series that producer Naoki Yoshida said in August 2022 is “ struggling” to maintain relevance in an evolving industry. Read More: Final Fantasy XVI’s Developers Had To Watch Game Of Thrones And if you feel that way as you’re playing, you’re not alone, as the developers added an in-game explainer because even the team couldn’t follow the game’s convoluted narrative. Between the new setting, massive Eikon battles, and Game of Thrones inspiration, FFXVI can be confusing to follow. Cid is also a Dominant-the power of the Eikon Ramuh having awoken within him shortly after he landed on Valisthean shores.There’s a lot going on in Final Fantasy XVI, Square Enix’s upcoming stylish reinvention of the iconic RPG franchise. A man of science, he also conducts research into how one might live in the deadlands-as he and his band of fellow heretics must. One of these party members, Cidolfus Telamon, known to his friends as “Cid,” is a soldier turned outlaw that strives to build a place where persecuted magick casters-Bearers, and exploited Dominants can die on their own terms. Unlike Torgal, these party members do not take orders directly from the player, but fight as they see fit. The more the merrierīecause sometimes, fighting fate is more than a one-man job.Īt certain points in his adventure, Clive will be joined by certain stalwart allies who will fight alongside him-the composition of his party changing as the story develops. Not only can Torgal attack enemies, but he can also mend Clive’s wounds-and if Clive times his orders right, the two can prove a devastating duo. In battle, Clive’s faithful hound Torgal is never far from his side-and when enemies approach, he does not quail. After somehow surviving the disaster that nearly ended the Rosfield line, he was reunited with Clive over a decade later, and now serves his master with the same fierce loyalty he did when he was but a pup.

When rival Dominants come head to head, epic battles between their Eikons ensue!Īnother outcast from the Northern Territories taken in by House Rosfield, Torgal was found alone in a snowfield during one of Archduke Elwin’s expeditions to the freezing north, and gifted to his sons upon his return. You can learn more about them below and discover how they’ll help you fight fire with fire (among other elements)! Titanic clashes You’ll spot some of the new systems we’re introducing in the game in the trailer above. Jump into action-packed battles with impressive Eikonic powersĪs the first full-fledged Action RPG in the Final Fantasy series, designed for the PS5, Final Fantasy XVI features unique battle systems where you can fight, not only utilizing Eikonic powers woven into your swordplay, but also controlling Eikons yourself! Switch between Clive’s Eikon skills one after another in speedy real-time action battles and participate in dynamic battles taking on the role of an Eikon as they clash against each other. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix, Eikon of Fire. The fate of the land is decided by the Eikons, mighty summoned beasts, and their Dominants, men and women who have been blessed with the ability to call upon and wield them.

We’re excited to reveal Final Fantasy XVI will release on June 22, 2023, with pre-orders for the digital Standard and Deluxe editions go live today at PlayStation Store!įinal Fantasy XVI is an epic dark fantasy world that takes place in the realm of Valisthea-a land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, and where peace falters as the spread of the Blight threatens to destroy their dominions.
