Unraveling Final Fantasy 16's Complex Story: New Feature Helps Players Keep Up

The developers of Final Fantasy 16 have introduced a new feature called Active Time Lore, which aims to assist players in understanding the game's intricate storyline. The feature was added due to the complexity of the game, which even some of the developers had difficulty comprehending. With its release set for 2023, Final Fantasy 16 is one of the most highly anticipated RPGs of the year, and the Active Time Lore is expected to enhance players' experience with the game's complicated plot.

The game is expected to be one of the most ambitious JRPGs ever created, featuring a massive story that spans three different ages. Players will follow the protagonist, Clive, on his quest for revenge, as he navigates a world currently embroiled in a political crisis. The developers have revealed that the game will have approximately 11 hours of cutscenes alone, and the world-building is set to be complex. Recognizing the complexity of the game's story, the developers have created the Active Time Lore to provide players with a helping hand in understanding it.

The Active Time Lore system in Final Fantasy 16 is a new feature that allows players to pause the game at any time, including during cutscenes, to gain more information about characters, locations, and events that are relevant to the scene. In an interview with Polygon, Naoki Yoshida, the producer of Square Enix, shared that the team always aimed to create a grand-scale story. However, they encountered a problem when they discovered that some of the developers who read the script in 2019 didn't understand it and were confused about the storyline. This realization led to the development of the Active Time Lore system to assist gamers who may find the story challenging to comprehend.

In addition to the Active Time Lore system, Final Fantasy 16 will also offer in-game assistance for players who may feel lost in the game's extensive lore. Characters such as a political scholar or lore-sharing scholars can be found in the game's base to help players better understand the world's politics and history.

Exciting news for fans eagerly awaiting the release of Final Fantasy 16, as Square Enix has confirmed the availability of a full-length demo before the game's launch. The demo will showcase several hours of content and focus on Clive's younger years. However, an exact release date for the demo has yet to be announced despite the game's imminent launch.

Final Fantasy 16 launches on June 22 for PS5.

Source: Polygon