Final Fantasy XVI Has Entered the ‘Final Stretch” of Development
Even though has been hiding from the public eye, it is reportedly nearing completion. Producer Naoki Yoshida has confirmed that , the highly-anticipated next mainline entry in the series, is now in the “final stretch” of development.
As part of a collaboration between the franchise and clothing store Uniqlo, Yoshida spoke to the store’s UT magazine about the upcoming title.
“Currently, development on the latest title,, is in the final stretch. As a single-player game, aims to unify the story and gameplay experience,” said Yoshida. “Unlike online games, which portray multiple players at once, has an individual focus, which makes the story more immersive. And I think the story has become quite deep. My hope is that the adults who have grown up, understand the rules of society, and drifted away from thinking ‘the real world isn’t as easy as a video game’ can remember the enthusiasm they had back then. That’s what we’re keeping in mind as we make this game.”
Further details about are currently set to be revealed this spring, following a lengthy delay as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially revealed during Sony’s 2020 PS5 event, the game still has no official release date, but will launch on the PS5.
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