Final Fantasy 16: Beginner’s Guide | 10 Early Game Tips

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Although Final Fantasy 16 is the sixteenth mainline entry in the Final Fantasy series, newcomers to the series conveniently need to know virtually nothing about the franchise in order to enjoy its story. That said, while the game generally does a good job at teaching newcomers and Final Fantasy veterans alike how its systems work, there are still some things that need more emphasis or explanation.

Final Fantasy 16 is a massive game so there’s no shame in feeling a little overwhelmed when it first gets going and starts adding mechanics on top of previously existing ones. If you’re feeling like you might be a little in over your head with the game, don’t worry, we’ll help you understand a handful of basic things that will make the game far less daunting and a lot more approachable. Here are 10 tips for players making their way through the early hours of Final Fantasy 16.

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Final Fantasy 16 tells an engaging character story that’s set in an extremely deep and complicated world full of changing social politics, multiple cultures, and a truckload of characters each with their own complicated and storied histories. While the story is relatively easy to follow in the moment-to-moment cutscenes, it can be a little confusing if you feel like you’re missing context for what’s happening. Luckily, the Active Time Lore system is able to help.

Accessible from the start of the game, Active Time Lore is an option that’s available during cutscenes that helps players understand who’s who, where everyone is from, the context surrounding certain terms, and why