5 things you might have missed in Final Fantasy XVI's newest trailer
Sony's most recent State of Play confirmed our previous speculation about Final Fantasy XVI, the upcoming Japanese action RPG. Developer Square Enix showed off a brand new trailer at the end of the livestream. It showcased new cinematics, new narrative beats, and new gameplay.
Long-time FF fans will be eagle-eyed for any details they reveal that might be hiding. It does offer some exciting details to be excited about. So here are five things to check out from the State of Play (June 2022) trailer.
Ever since the debut reveals of Final Fantasy XVI, one thing has been clear: the narrative here is fairly dark. This fantasy affair is not shy to showcase in-your-face gory warfare and mature themes at a level not seen in the past few titles.
It is also reflected in the narrative, which is pretty cinematic too. Many scenes depict hordes of soldiers being stomped by the might and power of Eikons, the title given to Summons in this game.
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Final Fantasy XVI takes place in Valisthea, a land home to the Mothercrystals. Six factions rule over it. However, the more pressing matter is that of monstrous beings that can manifest throughout the world. Called Eikons. They are the Summons for this game. In standard Final Fantasy lore, these are powerful creatures that aid players in battle.
Here, they are called forth through humans called Dominants. The story follows three characters: Clive Rosfield, Joshua Rosfield, and Jill Warrick, and their role are tied around the arc of the Eikons too.
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Joshua, for example, is a Dominant for the fiery bird Eikon called Phoenix. As witnessed by the trailer's ending cinematic, the fire demon Ifrit will seemingly play a big role as the trio sets out to
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