A special State of Play focused on Final Fantasy 16 aired a short time ago today. PlayStation and Square Enix shared quite a bit of new footage and information on this upcoming PS5 exclusive action-RPG.
Final Fantasy 16 is out on June 22 for the PlayStation 5. Other platforms, including a potential PC release, have not yet been officially announced or confirmed yet.
The footage reveals a host of details about the upcoming game, including:
- New Hideaway advisors – The Hideaway, which serves as protagonist Clive’s base, will give players the opportunity to discover more about the world of Valisthea, from past to present, by speaking to historian Harpocrates, as well as view the relationship chart of the characters by speaking to military scholar Vivian.
- New training function – Players can battle in training mode by accessing the ‘Arete Stone’ in the Hideaway. This feature will be useful when wanting to practice a combination of abilities, particularly after learning a new skill.
- New hunts – More adventures can be accessed from the Hideaway as players can check the Wanted Posters to discover powerful monsters roaming around the world. Defeating these enemies will yield powerful rewards.
- New battle footage – View newly released footage showcasing a variety of Clive's combat actions, Eikon battles and more.