Final Fantasy XVI

Final Fantasy XVI is an upcoming action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. It is the sixteenth game in the mainline "Final Fantasy" series and will be released for the PlayStation 5. It is being produced by Naoki Yoshida and directed by Hiroshi Takai. "Final Fantasy XVI" is set in the fictional land of Valisthea, a continent with six factions that is on the verge of conflict due to a spreading malady called the Blight.
Gameplay.
The game will feature various gameplay modes including one that focuses on the story of the game and provide hints as to what to do next.
Plot.
"Final Fantasy XVI" is an action role-playing game set in the fantasy world of Valisthea, where the people live comfortably thanks to mountains of crystal called the Mothercrystals. The world is controlled by six factions: the Grand Duchy of Rosaria, the Holy Empire of Sanbreque, the Kingdom of Waloed, the Dhalmekian Republic, the Iron Kingdom, and the Crystalline Dominion. A central part of the plot is Eikons, summoned monsters controlled by or manifesting through humans called Dominants.
Characters.
The main cast includes Clive Rosfield, the firstborn child of the Archduke of Rosaria who embarks on a quest for revenge after tragic events involving the dark Eikon Ifrit; Joshua Rosfield, Clive's younger brother, Dominant of the Eikon Phoenix, and heir apparent to Rosaria; and Jill Warrick, a woman from the fallen Northern Territories who is Clive and Joshua's foster sister and confidant. Gameplay has Clive fighting using a combination of melee-based sword attacks and magical abilities.
Development.
"Final Fantasy XVI" is developed by Square Enix's Creative Business Unit III, the same division behind the development and maintenance of the MMORPG "Final Fantasy XIV". It is produced by Naoki Yoshida, who has the dual role of producer and director of "Final Fantasy XIV"; and directed by Hiroshi Takai, known for his work on the "SaGa" series and "The Last Remnant".
During the original announcement the game was also said to be developed for Microsoft Windows; this was later retracted, with Square Enix announcing it as a timed console exclusive for the PlayStation 5. The game's release date has yet to be announced, and more information is planned to be revealed in 2021. The release of information was intended to prevent rampant speculation around small details, with the reveals instead being created around clearly showing what kind of game "Final Fantasy XVI" is. In-game footage was presented instead of a cut scene partly to allay American gamers fears that the game would be released far in the future. The graphics were still being optimized at the time of the trailers release. As of fall 2020, basic work on development and game scenarios was complete and work was continuing on "large scale" resources like boss battles and development tools.
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