With Final Fantasy XVI on track for a Winter 2023 release in Australia, or Summer 2023 for those up north. As part of the PlayStation State of Play, Square Enix was on hand to deliver a gameplay-packed cinematic trailer for the latest game in the Final Fantasy series, which looks to be going back to its high-fantasy roots.

Check it out.



The biggest surprise is that, yeah, the game is in the final stages of development for PlayStation 5.

“The latest trailer gives players a clearer picture of what actual gameplay will entail,” commented Naoki Yoshida, Producer, Final Fantasy XVI. “Namely, high-octane battles featuring our protagonist Clive Rosfield wielding a full arsenal of attacks unique to the game's many Eikons (summons). Not to mention epic clashes between the Eikons themselves that put you right in the action.”

“In our latest trailer, we've introduced several new Eikons, as well as provided a more detailed peek at our action-packed battle system and the freedom it gives players,” said Hiroshi Takai, Director, Final Fantasy XVI. “As for development progress, I'm happy to announce that the game is fully playable from start to finish; though, from optimization to brush-up, there is still a mountain of challenges to tackle as we head into our final push. Until then, please stay tuned.”

“The team, under direction of Hiroshi Takai, has entered the final leg of development and is focusing on polish as they continue their march toward launch.” Yoshida added, “With the power of the PlayStation 5 console behind us, we're looking to take you on a seamless, story-driven, white-knuckle ride that will rival even the most thrilling roller-coaster. So, buckle up. The wait is almost over.”