Fans of Final Fantasy XVI have eagerly awaited more footage and information for the next title in the franchise. While fans know it will be a more action RPG, information has frankly been scarce about the world of Valisthea and the people who inhabit it.
In today’s four-and-a-half-minute trailer, gamers got to see another peek at Final Fantasy XVI, the various kingdoms that inhabit the world of Valisthea, and some of the Eikons that the powerful Dominants can summon.
The trailer, which has been named “Ambition,” puts a very serious focus on the various kingdoms of Valisthea. Each of these kingdoms can lay claim to one of the various Eikons - primal, magical forces of nature that can be summoned but who controls what is unknown as of yet.
Hiroshi Takai, Director of Final Fantasy XVI, has stated in a press release that the game is really starting to take shape:
However, fans do know that the Grand Duchy of Rosaria claims the Phoenix Eikon. The trailer also shows Joshua, one of the main protagonists, summoning Phoenix to bring its power to life. Square Enix showcased each of these kingdoms in brief and their mottoes:
Another interesting part of the trailer was the “Deadlands.” The name was given in a now-deleted piece by IGN SEA, which teased that the trailer was coming today.
Several of Final Fantasy XVI’s party members were seen walking through this place, but little is known about it, and it appears to be a place devoid of life. The trailer pointed out that Valisthea is slowly dying, and this could simply be a place where the decay is occurring faster.
Naoki Yoshida, producer of Final Fantasy XVI, discussed in a press release the difference between this trailer and the previous ones:
Fans also got to see what could be called a
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