Breaking Down the Epic Features of Final Fantasy 16

Final Fantasy 16 is set to release on June 22 as a highly anticipated PS5 exclusive. Square Enix has done an exceptional job marketing the game, although there is slight concern over its pre-order numbers. Despite this, the game is expected to be a huge success if it delivers. However, with the recent releases of Diablo 4, Summer Game Fest, and the Xbox Games Showcase, fans may have missed some major reveals that could be potential selling points. Fortunately, Final Fantasy 16 still has the iconic elements and deep narrative that fans have come to love, while also telling a more mature story. The game's darker tone centers around Clive's pursuit of vengeance, with speculation that his younger brother, Joshua, may have died as shown in an early reveal.

Final Fantasy 16's story has not been fully disclosed, but it will focus on Clive's life across three different time periods. Throughout the narrative, there will be Dominants, who are bound to Eikons and serve as both allies and rivals. The game's setting takes place in Valisthea, a land plagued by war and Blight, divided among different countries such as Clive's home, the Grand Duchy of Rosaria, the Crystalline Dominion, the Holy Empire of Sanbreque, the Kingdom of Waloed, the Dhalmekian Republic, and The Iron Kingdom, each with their own unique features and inhabitants.

Final Fantasy 16 Feature List

The game will be released on June 22 as a timed-exclusive for PS5. It will be available in standard, deluxe, and Collector's Editions. The main story will take approximately 35 hours to complete, while achieving 100% completion will take between 70-90 hours. The combat system is action-based, with a focus on melee and Magic. Protagonist Clive can use Eikon abilities in battle, which will be showcased in massive Eikon Battles, each reportedly different from the next. The game will not have an open world but will feature open sections, dungeons, and a "nontraditional party system." Fans can expect classic RPG basics like side quests, a home base managed by Cid, blacksmiths, and more, as well as Final Fantasy staples such as rideable chocobos, familiar monsters, and narrative elements. The game will have three difficulty options: Story Mode, Normal Mode, and "Final Fantasy" Mode, as well as a New Game Plus Arcade Mode with challenges. The Active Time Lore System will provide players with additional context to characters, regions, and more. Fans can also expect classic Final Fantasy summons such as Ifrit, Phoenix, Shiva, Titan, Odin, Ramuh, Garuda, Bahamut, and Typhon. Accessibility Rings will modify gameplay, providing players with advantages like a larger window to dodge, automatically issuing commands to Clive's companion, and more.

At the moment, there are no plans in place for DLC for Final Fantasy 16. Fans can expect to have plenty of content to enjoy through Clive's story alone, which is just a small glimpse into the full game. While some may be wondering if the game will be available on other platforms, it is currently only set to launch on the PlayStation 5. Although there have been rumors of a potential PC release in the future, it is uncertain and likely won't happen until after the game's initial launch. Yoshi-P has encouraged fans to experience the game's full potential on a PS5, and the release date for the console is rapidly approaching.

Final Fantasy 16 will launch on June 22, exclusively for PS5.