Final Fantasy XVI is the latest in the long line of critically acclaimed JRPGs from Square Enix, and like those titles, is set in an entirely new, fantastical realm, teaming with magic and monsters. While Square Enix has offered some insight into FFXVI’s new world, characters, and lore in the past, this Thursday’s footage is set to dive even deeper, as well as give players an extended look at the title’s revamped, more action-oriented combat.
From the PS Blog: “From the moment Final Fantasy XVI debuted in our 2020 PlayStation 5 Showcase, fans around the world have eagerly awaited details on the game’s dark fantasy setting, the powerful Eikons and the Dominants who house them, and the flashy battle system teased in those early trailers.”
State of Play presents more than 20 minutes of new Final Fantasy XVI gameplay this Thursday. Tune in live at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 11pm CEST: https://t.co/nOULcwLVnQ pic.twitter.com/vNR9kGbxL6
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) April 11, 2023
As to whether anything else will be shown off during the upcoming State of Play, Sony has kept quiet. However, if previous broadcasts are anything to go by, fans can expect to settle in for a forty-minute presentation, with the first half dedicated to quick peeks at upcoming projects and the second half purely dedicated to Final Fantasy XVI. Those first announcements are typically trailer-heavy and focus on brand-new or recently announced indie titles. However, with Sony’s latest push into VR, fans could expect to see a handful of new PSVR2 titles in the mix.
Final Fantasy XVI is set to launch on PS5 on June 22, 2023.
