Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy 16 will be released on June 22, 2023. Alongside the release date, fans were treated to another gorgeous look at the game, including its Summon battle system and the latest iteration of Ifrit.
Final Fantasy XVI is an action role-playing game set in the fantasy world of Valisthea, where the people live in peace and prosperity 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 are the Eikons, summoned monsters controlled by or manifesting through humans called Dominants.
The main cast includes Clive Rosfield, Joshua Rosfield, and Jill Warrick. Clive is 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, is the Dominant of the Eikon Phoenix and heir apparent to Rosaria. Jill Warrick, a former princess from the fallen Northern Territories, is Clive and Joshua’s foster sister and confidant. Gameplay has Clive fighting using a combination of melee-based sword attacks and magical abilities. The game is planned to feature various gameplay modes
