FINAL FANTASY XVI State of Play Shows Off New Hideout Features and More
Last week, Square Enix and PlayStation held a State of Play for Final Fantasy XVI. Fans are hyped for the upcoming RPG and the State of Play really showed off a lot. You can watch the entire video at the bottom of the article and I’ll try to summarize what we learned. Final Fantasy XVI will launch exclusively on PS5 on June 22 with pre-orders open at your favorite retailers including GameStop (affiliate link).
The sun is setting upon the land of Valisthea. For centuries, people have flocked to her Mothercrystals to partake of their blessing—the abundant aether that fuels the magicks they rely upon in their everyday lives. But as the aether begins to fade and the lifeless deadlands spread ever further, so too does the struggle over the final flickers of the Mothers' light grow ever more fierce. Bloody battle rages across the realm, rival nations sending their ultimate weapons against each other: the Dominants. Men and women within whom sleep the world-shattering power of an Eikon.
There are few in Valisthea whose lives have not been touched by this war for the crystals' blessing, and Clive Rosfield, firstborn son of the Archduke of Rosaria, is no exception. Unlike most, however, the vicissitudes of fate are to reveal to him the dark truth that lies at the heart of his world, and lead him on a mission to destroy those selfsame Mothercrystals the rest of the realm hold sacred.
The legacy of the crystals has shaped mankind's destiny for long enough.
We learned a bit about what players will do at Clive’s base, the Hideaway. Here, you’ll be able to learn about the world of Valisthea from historian Harpocrates. You can also speak with military scholar Vivian to view the relationship chart for characters. If you access the Arete Stone in the Hideaway, you’ll be able to access a training mode to help you hone your skills and practice various ability combinations. In addition, Wanted Posters will let you hunt powerful monsters for grand rewards.
In addition, the footage shows off more of Clive’s combat skills, Eikon battles, and more for you to gush over. Finally, Square Enix announced that singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu is performing the theme song for Final Fantasy XVI, “Tsuki Wo Miteita - Moongazing.” You can check out the song now in this teaser!
Are you excited for June 22? What is the most exciting bit of Final Fantasy XVI for you?