We get a better look at the warring factions fueling thisFinal Fantasy
A newFinal Fantasy XVItrailer dropped today, showing off more of the upcoming RPG’s massive Eikon battles and the world they take place in.
Final Fantasy XVIis set in the dying world of Valisthea. Life clings to the remaining crystals of a fading planet, as parts of it wither to dust.
Predictably, different groups and ideologies have sprung up around these major crystals, and their introduction serves as the first chunk of today’s lengthy 4-and-a-half minutetrailer.
Ranging from the ambitious and imperial to the very much cult-like, there’s a good variety. Rosaria is the bastion of tradition, while others like the Kingdom of Waloed prefer their isolation.
Truly Eikonic
Each nation looks to have its own EIkon as well. These legendary beings, whom you might recognize as longtimeFinal Fantasysummon mainstays, are brought forth by chosen hosts.
Joshua, for example, becomes Phoenix. We see other characters transforming into Garuda, Titan, and more. And of course, these turn into actual giant battles with, and between, the powerful beings.
We don’t see to much of Clive, the player-character protagonist ofFinal Fantasy XVI, aside from a few battle shots. We do get a good look at the combat though. And I have to say, ifXVIis going more of an action-RPG route, it’s looking good.
Big Eikon battles look absolutely phenomenal. And even in the still character shots we get,Final Fantasy XVIis looking graphically gorgeous.
Forging aFantasy
Producer Naoki Yoshida and director Hiroshi Takai bothshared messagesfollowing the reveal of today’sFinal Fantasy XVItrailer.
Yoshida said the team wanted to focus more on the world than action, compared tothe last trailer.
“With regards to development, the team has turned the corner and entered the home stretch,” wrote Yoshida. “And is currently concentrating its efforts on debugging, tweaking, polishing, and optimization.”
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“As the game edges closer to completion, the team has turned its full attention to debugging and final adjustments,” wrote Takai. “Now that things are starting to come together, the game is sizing up to be something truly special.”
Final Fantasy XVIis due out in summer 2023 for the PlayStation 5.
