https://www.cbr.com Covering comics, movies, TV like no other in the world. CBR.com is all you need! Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:00:15 GMT en-US hourly 60 Out of the many classes featured in the Final Fantasy series, the Dragoons are perhaps the most iconic. Usually clad in dragon-like armor, the Dragoons wield spears and occasionally ride on dragons or are accompanied by a small dragon companion. Their signature ability is the Jump attack which sends the Dragoon high in the air and crashing down on their enemies.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ff-best-dragoons-ranked/ Final Fantasy XVI is a strong departure for the series due to its real-time action combat, which inadvertently lends itself to the availability of various weapons and armor for players to find and craft throughout the game. There are countless weapons for players to obtain during a normal playthrough of the game and even more during a New Game + playthrough on the more challenging but rewarding Final Fantasy Mode difficulty. However, there is one weapon that effortlessly rises above the rest: the Ultima Weapon.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ffxvi-ultima-weapon-crafting-guide-square-enix/ The Dark Knight class first appeared for playable characters to use in Final Fantasy III. Dark Knights wear heavy, usually black armor, wield large swords, are oriented toward doing a lot of damage, and can sometimes use dark magic. The class has appeared in almost every Final Fantasy game with a Job System and is considered a mainstay of the franchise.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ff-best-dark-knights-ranked/ Before Final Fantasy XVI introduced players to the war-torn Valisthea, the series tried to deliver a similarly gritty and violent story in its first M-rated installment, Final Fantasy Type-0. Although Type-0 never received the same level of attention or praise as many other Final Fantasy titles, it's notable for featuring one of the darkest and most ambitious stories in the franchise. More importantly, Type-0's bleaker take on classic Final Fantasy tropes helped shape the emotional narrative that drives Final Fantasy XVI.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:30:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ff-16-type-0-m-rating-mature-tone/ Final Fantasy XVI is the latest entry in the Final Fantasy franchise, bringing with it a full shift into the action RPG genre. Although such a change initially divided the fanbase, the game released to positive reviews among huge fan anticipation and has been highly praised for both its combat and storytelling.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:31:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ffxvi-perfect-entry-point-for-newcomers/ Square Enix's latest mainline installment in the Final Fantasy franchise, Final Fantasy XVI, was released to almost universal acclaim. That being said, some fans have been eyeing the game to see if it is worth its price point, especially when it comes to the time they can expect to spend playing it.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/how-long-to-beat-complete-final-fantasy-xvi/ Final Fantasy XVI is finally here, and critics are lauding it as the best Final Fantasy in years, many claiming its fresh take on the Final Fantasy formula is exactly what the franchise needed. FFXVI follows Clive Rosfield, the First Shield of Rosaria assigned to the protection of his younger brother, Joshua, the current Dominant of the Phoenix.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:50:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-is-better-as-an-action-rpg/ Final Fantasy is full of rags-to-riches stories. Most Final Fantasy stories involve destined heroes rising up to fend off evil. Even going beyond scripted stories, the original Final Fantasy was a desperate attempt to save a struggling company. In modern times, Final Fantasy XIV was practically dead on arrival only to become one of the most popular MMORPGs of all time.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 15:20:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/every-mainline-ff-garuda-chronological-order/ Final Fantasy XVI, developed and published by Square Enix, is officially here, and fans are finally experiencing what many critics deem to be the best Final Fantasy game in years. While the main story will take around 35 hours to complete, completing everything the game has to offer will take upwards of 100 hours and multiple playthroughs, so dedicated players will be thrilled to know that the developers have included a New Game + option with the latest installment to the Final Fantasy franchise.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:50:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ffxvi-new-game-plus-features-explained/ Final Fantasy XVI, Square Enix's latest mainline installment and a return to tradition for the Final Fantasy franchise, comes packed with a rich story, a new action combat system, and plenty of activities for players to complete, including dozens of side quests and a plethora of collectibles. The Hideaway is a central location that serves as a home base of sorts for Clive, the game's protagonist, where players can pick up side quests, craft gear, and speak with various NPCs. Within the hideaway is a quaint device that players will quickly become familiar with called the Orchestrion.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:40:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ffxvi-every-hideaway-orchestrion-roll-location-guide/ Each new mainline installment to the Final Fantasy franchise may take place in a different world, but that doesn't stop Square Enix from including recurring elements in each title like Chocobos, Moogles, summons like Ifrit and Shiva, and magic crystals. These elements happen to make yet another appearance in Square Enix's latest addition to the series, Final Fantasy XVI, along with another popular Final Fantasy staple, monster hunts.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ff-xvi-every-notorious-mark-completion-guide/ Square Enix's latest installment to the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy XVI, is the first true action RPG of the franchise and hosts a variety of activities for players to complete that open up more as the game progresses. At the Hideaway, the home base of the game's protagonist, Clive Rosfield, players can visit a special area in Clive's Chambers to observe some of the special memories they've made during their time exploring the stunning world of Valisthea.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ffxvi-wall-memories-guide-square-enix/ One of the greatest things about the Final Fantasy series is its ability to constantly reinvent and innovate itself. Fans and newcomers know that the numbered entries of the series have no real connection in terms of story, but many do not know just how different each game is from the previous one. Each game takes big leaps to separate itself from the previous entries, but some leaps are bigger than others. Final Fantasy XVI is the latest game in the series to make big changes to the Final Fantasy formula, but it is certainly not the first.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ff12-best-ff-game-to-play-after-ff16/ One of the first summons Final Fantasy fans think of is Shiva, and rightfully so. Shiva, along with Ifrit and Bahamut, are the three most prominent summons in the Final Fantasy series having appeared in nearly every mainline Final Fantasy. It's tough to imagine a Final Fantasy without her or any major summon given their popularity. Shiva is an ice-elemental summon frequently depicted with long blue hair, pale blue skin, and often given the appearance of wearing little clothing.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/every-mainline-ff-shiva-chronological-order/ The Final Fantasy franchise doesn't shy away from the use of iconic motifs as a mark of identity on the series' distinct worlds. Characters like Chocobos and Moogles, or Cid and his daughter Mid have been known to recur from time to time, and it's always a pleasure to fans when they do. In fact, Cid and Mid both return in Final Fantasy XVI to fill some rather significant roles. While Cid does not function as a pilot in this particular installment, Mid does, and her quest to build the perfect airship eventually leads to a callback to Final Fantasy III.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-aiming-high-side-quest-ffiii-easter-egg-square-enix/ There is plenty to do in Final Fantasy XVI's world of Valisthea. While not an open world per se, Valisthea's lands still invite players to explore every nook and cranny and discover its many secrets. Among the secrets players are likely to find are rune-etched stone pillars called chronoliths that serve a much greater purpose than one might initially assume.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-16-chronolith-location-guide-ffxvi/ Chocobos are a Final Fantasy staple that has been around since the release of Final Fantasy II in 1988, appearing in later mainline installments as well as spin-off games like Chocobo GP and Chocobo Mystery Dungeon. While these noble creatures have functioned as both playable and support characters in the series, they typically act as a means of transport for the party across the world map. Players will be pleased to know that the Chocobo returns in Final Fantasy XVI as a mount that makes traversing the semi-open world a much more enjoyable experience.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ffxvi-unlock-chocobo-mount-guide/ It is not at all unlike Final Fantasy to include a variety of ways for players to upgrade their characters, whether it be by their weapons, armor, or other special items. Final Fantasy XVI is no different, as it comes packed with gear and items to collect, including weapons, armor, collectibles, and plenty of accessories that benefit Clive in a variety of ways.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-the-best-accessory-builds/ The Final Fantasy franchise may not be considered a part of the "looter" genre, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of gear for players to find in each game to strengthen their characters. Final Fantasy XVI is no different in that it allows players to regularly craft and upgrade equipment for Clive, the game's protagonist. While he may already be powerful, as his incredible abilities show, he will need all the help he can get as he ventures into some of the greatest challenges he has ever faced.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ffxvi-drakeslayer-armor-set-crafting-guide/ Final Fantasy XVI, the latest mainline installment in Square Enix's beloved franchise, introduces fresh combat mechanics, recurring characters and themes, a brand-new story, and plenty of equipment to collect and craft along the way. While it isn't an open-world title, FFXVI still provides players with plenty of opportunities to venture off the beaten path to collect items and gear.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ffxvi-gotterdammerung-crafting-guide/ One of the most important elements of the Final Fantasy series is its summons. Being able to call upon a powerful ally into battle produces some of the most exhilarating moments as each summon's powerful attack or enhancement can change the tide of battle. On top of that, many mainline Final Fantasy games base their narrative around summons.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:15:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/every-mainline-final-fantasy-ifrit-chronological-order/ While almost every Final Fantasy game takes place in a different world, the franchise is known for its use of recurring characters throughout the series like Biggs and Wedge, Cait Sith, Chocobos, and Moogles. The purpose these characters serve in each installment is, for the most part, consistent, although the series has been known to occasionally shake things up. In the case of Final Fantasy XVI, one of the franchise's most beloved recurring characters gets a role unlike any he has ever had.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-cid-fan-favorite-character-cameo-square-enix/ Square Enix's latest mainline installment to the Final Fantasy franchise, Final Fantasy XVI, introduces a brand-new world with an epic story, fresh faces, and an innovative combat system, one that makes this Final Fantasy the first true action RPG in the series. With this "true action," and the medieval conflict its story is set in, comes a mature rating, which the franchise has rarely seen outside only a couple of its previous titles.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:20:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-violence-could-set-franchise-precedent-square-enix/ Final Fantasy XVI is the latest mainline installment added to the Final Fantasy franchise, and the first true action RPG of the series. Set in the fictional world of Valisthea, Final Fantasy XVI follows Clive Rosfield, firstborn son of the ruling family of Rosaria who is surpassed by his younger brother Joshua, the current Dominant of the Phoenix. FFXVI sees Clive through his darkest moments as he sets out on a quest for revenge as he seeks out the Dominant of Ifrit.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:10:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-atl-lore-complex-jrpg-square-enix/ Final Fantasy XVI, Square Enix's latest mainline installment to the Final Fantasy franchise, has aimed to succeed where some of the more recent installments have fallen short, and that aim couldn't be more true. Square Enix has moved in a bold new direction with this title, and that risk appears to have paid off. Set in the fictional world of Valisthea, FFXVI's story follows Clive Rosfield, the First Shield of Rosaria, on a journey of revenge and self-discovery that will take him to the darkest and most vulnerable place he has ever been -- one that will forever change his life and the lives of those around him.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-game-review-square-enix/ Many Final Fantasy fans lament that their beloved franchise "hasn't been good since Final Fantasy X" or an earlier entry. In that time since FFX, the most highly regarded Final Fantasy mainline has been Final Fantasy XIV — an MMORPG. Yet every time a mainline Final Fantasy releases, hope swells that this will be the Final Fantasy mainline that challenges for the crown of best Final Fantasy game.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 22:15:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/how-ffxvi-is-already-better-than-ffxv/ Certain of the company's impending demise, Hironobu Sakaguchi and Square Soft made what was meant to be their swan song with a little title known as Final Fantasy. Upon its release on the Japanese Famicom system, the game became a smash hit and revolutionized RPGs for years to come. Sakaguchi would eventually depart from the company, but the series he started is still going.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-worst-mistakes/ PlayStation's recent Showcase might've been limited in terms of major first-party titles, but it highlighted a host of exciting upcoming games that will have fans very excited for the future. June's Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct are then set to amp up the hype even more, showing gamers that, across the platforms, there are lots of projects in the pipeline.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 12:15:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/biggest-video-games-releasing-june-2023/ To say Final Fantasy XVI has a lot to live up to is an understatement. It's both the first numbered entry in the iconic Final Fantasy franchise since 2016's Final Fantasy XV, one of the series' most divisive games, and it's launching in between entries in the acclaimed Final Fantasy VII Remake project. With the franchise facing such low lows and high highs over the last decade, FFXVI is a chance for Final Fantasy to prove it's on the right track when it comes to both remakes and original experiences, and the odds of it recementing its place as the king of JRPGs are increasingly promising.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 13:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-16-hands-on-square-enix/ Final Fantasy XVI is one of the most highly anticipated fantasy RPGs and games in general for the PlayStation 5 this year. Square Enix's JRPG franchise is a subgenre hallmark, and while the wait is almost through, there are plenty of fantasy epics to tide eager players over.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fantasy-rpgs-like-final-fantasy-16/ While the Final Fantasy series has grown and evolved since the original NES game, there are certain elements that players can reliably expect in each entry. Chocobos, Moogles, certain spell names, and of course, the ability to summon powerful monsters.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:21:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/iconic-final-fantasy-summons/ Final Fantasy XVI has come under fire from longtime fans of the series due to its departure from the turn-based battle system of traditional Final Fantasy titles in favor of real-time action. As a result, many have expressed doubts over whether this can even be considered a Final Fantasy title at all. While this concern isn't unwarranted, it tends to avoid some of the other, arguably even more important parts of Final Fantasy games: their stories and world-building.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:15:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-16-return-tradition-square-enix/ Final Fantasy's summons have grown dramatically as iconic characters within the series, but none are more popular than Ifrit. A deity controlling the power of fire, Ifrit has appeared in every Final Fantasy game since summons were first introduced in FFIII, and its role in each game's narrative has only grown more central over time. In Final Fantasy XVI, Ifrit takes center stage, though much of its backstory still remains a mystery. However, some of this might be cleared up by simply looking at the inspiration for Ifrit's character in mythology.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:15:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-16-ifrit-mythology-plot-ff16/ Final Fantasy XVI is officially an action game, and some longtime fans of the series aren't happy about it. Final Fantasy helped define the RPG genre, and many players still associate it with the gameplay mechanics it popularized, including turn-based combat. However, for the developers at Square Enix, Final Fantasy is much more than its history -- it's also an innovative series that constantly pushes the RPG genre forward.

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 23:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-16-turn-based-real-time-combat-square-enix/ Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida suggests players should purchase a PlayStation 5

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:08:41 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-16-no-pc-release-buy-ps5/ 2022 saw the release of many unique games, both in terms of story and gameplay. Some excellent recent titles include God of War Ragnarök and Marvel's Midnight Suns which, even though they were released later in the year, offered something fresh and exciting for gamers. In fact, they even set the next year up with a tough act to follow.

]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2022 13:16:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/2023-most-anticipated-games/ Final Fantasy XVI received a new trailer at the 2022 Game Awards, dubbed the "Revenge" trailer, which features the game's release date.

]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 03:56:09 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-tga-trailer-release-date/ Final Fantasy XVI fans might be able to get in their preorders for the game sooner than they may have thought, according to a recent rumor.

]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:59:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-pre-order-the-game-awards/ Since the first game released in 1987, Final Fantasy has cemented its place in gaming history as one of the best JRPG series ever made. The franchise's great staying power comes in part from the features it introduced or improved, many of which are now RPG staples. Summons are a prime example of a mechanic the series introduced, and they are still used in most modern Final Fantasy games and spinoffs.

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:15:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-16-summons-story-importance-square-enix/ Players can reportedly control a second character in Final Fantasy XVI.

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:58:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-16-second-playable-character/ Final Fantasy XVI is one of the most anticipated games releasing in the next year. Since its announcement in September 2020, the excitement surrounding the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive grows with every new reveal. This fervor stems from the developers acknowledging and rectifying the failings of the previous entry, Final Fantasy XV.

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:15:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-16-learn-from-ffxv-square-enix/ Sony has confirmed that Final Fantasy XVI will remain a PlayStation 5 exclusive for at least six months before coming to other platforms.

]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:54:31 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sony-confirms-final-fantasy-16-ps5-6-month-exclusivity/ Final Fantasy XVI is nearly complete, with a projected release date in sight.

]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:30:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-95-percent-complete-release-date-imminent/ Naoki Yoshida, director of Final Fantasy XVI, has addressed the lack of diversity depicted in the game.

]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:20:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-lack-of-diversity/ Square Enix's new Final Fantasy XVI trailer reveals intriguing new plot details along with more information about the game's world.

]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:03:58 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-trailer-ambition-plot-details/ Final Fantasy XIV takes players on a captivating journey through Eorzea and beyond as they control their own custom-made protagonist, the Warrior Of Light. As of mid-2022, there have been four total expansions added to the game that each bring with them a plethora of new content: Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, and most recently, Endwalker. Each one has done a brilliant job at either adding new characters for fans to connect with, or fleshing-out older ones in incredibly meaningful ways.

]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2022 02:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xiv-strongest-scions-seventh-dawn/ Final Fantasy XVI won't feature Final Fantasy's classic turn-based combat, and producer Naoki Yoshida says that was a deliberate choice to appeal to younger players.

]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:12:50 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ff16-turn-based-combat-axed-appeal-younger-players-square-enix/ Final Fantasy XVI is not an open-world game -- and according to producer Naoki Yoshida, the scope of the game's story and the amount of time available to the team meant it never could have been one.

]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:44:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ff16-open-world-impossible-square-enix/ When Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida revealed that the game's European-style high-fantasy setting would not be an open world, many fans expressed their concerns. However, since there have been several recent, highly praised RPGs that have not featured an open world and have been all the better for it, there is good reason to believe that the same will hold true for Final Fantasy XVI.

]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2022 02:16:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-16-not-open-world-good-square-enix/ The Final Fantasy franchise is slashing its way onto the new generation of consoles with the upcoming game Final Fantasy XVI. Continuing the franchise's evolving direction, the game takes from recent titles like Final Fantasy XV while also hearkening back to the franchise's fantasy roots.

]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2022 23:15:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-production-news-trailer-story-details/ Details regarding Final Fantasy XVI have been scarce for a while, but following the release of the new trailer at Sony's State of Play, information on the title has been pouring out, including a new look at the game's setting, Valisthea.

]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2022 17:38:34 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-valisthea-screenshots/ The latest trailer for Final Fantasy XVI, unveiled during Sony's State of Play event, features a host of newly revealed summon monsters (dubbed "Eikons" in the world of FFXVI). Each Eikon has its own history in the many disparate worlds of Final Fantasy, dating all the way back to the very beginning of the series in 1987.

]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2022 02:15:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-16-summons-dominance-state-play/ Sony kicked off the annual wave of summer gaming announcements with a 30-minute-long State of Play that was packed with announcements for games coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in the next year or so. While Sony did announce in advance that the show would focus on third-party developers and PlayStation VR 2 games, meaning first-party juggernauts like God of War Ragnarök and the rumored Last of Us remake were unlikely to appear, the showcase still had a lot to show off.

]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:37:10 GMT https://www.cbr.com/playstation-state-of-play-june-2022/ After nearly two years of silence, a new trailer for Final Fantasy XVI has finally been released, showcasing new designs for the game's summons alongside a confirmed release window of Summer 2023.

]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:00:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-trailer-new-summon-monster-designs-confirms-2023-release-window/ Square Enix revealed that Final Fantasy XVI has been delayed, apologizing for the lack of updates on the game's development progress.

]]> Mon, 27 Dec 2021 11:18:58 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-delayed/ Valisthea, a land of abundant Mothercrystals, will be the central focus of the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI from Square Enix. These mountains of crystal loom high over the land, producing the aether that brings magic and life to the world. People build their lives around these Mothercrystals, which aid in the production of magic that improves the quality of life, but a Blight now threatens to disrupt the flow of aether, endangering their very existence.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2020 03:15:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-valisthea-warring-kingdoms-terrifying-eikons/ The official website for Final Fantasy XVI just launched, giving fans a first look at what they can expect from the game when it launches. Though no official release date has been announced, developer Square Enix claims it will be in 2021 -- just one year after Final Fantasy VII Remake and five years after the last original numbered entry, Final Fantasy XV.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2020 19:15:05 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-website-main-characters-fate/ Square Enix has released new artwork for the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI.

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:53:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-art-website/ Earlier this year, Square Enix unveiled its first trailer for the highly-anticipated Final Fantasy XVI. The game will launch on the new PlayStation 5 --and it might come sooner than most people expect.

]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2020 21:46:45 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-rumored-2021-release/ New details about Final Fantasy XVI's protagonist and story have surfaced online, courtesy of the latest issue of Famitsu magazine. The magazine interviewed both producer Naoki Yoshida and director Hiroshi Takai.

]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2020 18:55:06 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-character-plot-details-revealed/ As it turns out, Final Fantasy XVI finished basic development and scenario production recently. The information comes from a recruitment page found on Square Enix's official careers page.

]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2020 17:55:02 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-finishes-basic-development-scenario-production/ Final Fantasy XVI is on the horizon, standing among the triple-A titles that will help usher in the new generation of gaming on the PlayStation 5. It'll be the first numbered entry since 2016's Final Fantasy XV. There's not much information on FFXVI yet, but what is available seems promising, including the creative team in charge of its development. While some fans are concerned by the fact that the game's director has never been in charge of a Final Fantasy title before, that actually has the potential to be a positive thing for the series.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:15:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-new-director-great/ Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida talked about the upcoming PlayStation 5 game during the Final Fantasy XIV program at Tokyo Game Show 2020. At the panel, he said a teaser website for the game would launch in late October.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2020 23:07:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-teaser-website-october/ Final Fantasy XVI looks like it may be the venerable Japanese role-playing game franchise's first mainline entry to receive an M rating.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:52:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-provisional-pegi-18-m-rating-newsletter/ The announcement of Final Fantasy XVI was a huge highlight for Sony's PlayStation 5 showcase earlier in the month. Now, it's reported that the game is likely dropping a lot sooner than expected.

]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2020 23:35:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-reportedly-coming-soon/ Recently Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XVI at Sony's Playstation press conference, revealing the game to be exclusive to the Playstation 5. While no major plot details or character names have been revealed, the game appears to revolve around warring kingdoms fighting over magic crystals that allow them to survive a blight that has spread across the land.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:15:55 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-huge-change-party-members/ Ever since it debuted on the NES in the 1980s, Square Enix's Final Fantasy franchise has been the face of JRPGs. Known for its typical blend of steampunk fantasy, great music and stunning character designs, the series is instantly recognized for entries such as Final Fantasy VI and Final Fantasy VII.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:15:51 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-persona-turn-based-rpg/ Among the multitude of next-gen titles covered at the PlayStation 5 September Showcase, the show opened with a reveal for Final Fantasy XVI, the latest entry in Square Enix's iconic franchise. Unfortunately for Xbox Series X buyers, the game will be a console exclusive for the PS5. However, the game will also be available for PC.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:15:04 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-what-we-know/ At Sony's PlayStation 5 showcase, it was announced that Final Fantasy XVI will be released as a console exclusive.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:14:59 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xvi-playstation-5/