(For Southeast Asia) State of Play Releases 25 Minutes of All-New Final Fantasy XVI Gameplay

In just over two months, players will finally get their hands on Final Fantasy XVI, the next main installment in the Final Fantasy series. The game follows Clive Rosfield as he harnesses powerful Eikons to overcome his tragic fate.

Today’s State of Play not only explores the intricate details of the world’s history and lore, but also provides a first look at the game’s party battles and colossal battles with new Eikons.

You can watch today’s Final Fantasy XVI State of Play in 4K above.

We hope today’s stream has been exciting for everyone, both fans following Final Fantasy XVI updates and those hearing about the game for the first time. Some highlights from today’s show:

Clive’s hideout

Clive’s Hideout, which serves as his base camp throughout the game, was revealed at State of Play. Footage showed Clive preparing for upcoming battles by crafting items with gathered materials or tackling training modes.

Players can also complete a variety of side quests as well as Mob Hunts, allowing you to take on more powerful enemies. Mob Hunts can be accepted from the Hunt Board where you’ll spot a familiar face from the series – Moogle!

Loresman Harpocrates And Viviane Fenard

Loresman Harpocrates appears in Clive’s Hideout. He studies the history and customs of Valisthea, researching the local climate, folklore, religion, and traditions.

Harpocrates is very curious about the stories of Clive that he brings back from his adventures. As Clive shares his past experiences, Harpocrates gains new knowledge as a researcher. And the Thousand Tomes in which he records his knowledge will become more and more complete.

You can read all about Valisthea if you visit Harpocrates and unravel the Thousand Tomes for yourself. Don’t forget to talk to Harpocrates when you stop at the Hideout on your travels.

Vivian the military scholar is well versed in the affairs of the countries of Valisthea and lectures to Clive at various points in the story. You can also talk to him in the hideout.

Vivian knows Valisthea today very well, as well as its history. She will be happy to pass on knowledge of the past to you. With its help, you can explore the details of character relationships and ever-changing world affairs during specific time periods. Whenever you want to review the story so far or figure out where Clive should go next, his knowledge will surely be of great help.

We hope you will take advantage of their vast knowledge to further immerse yourself in the story of Final Fantasy XVI!

New Combat Showcase

The second half of the show was combat-focused. The show revealed new footage of Clive’s action gameplay, titanic clashes between the Eikons themselves, and epic Eikonic abilities.

Clive hits multiple enemies during a gameplay action sequence.

This time, Clive is fighting against many enemies in a castle courtyard.

Against the backdrop of a cloudscape tinged with gold, with cascading lighting, an epically sized enemy raises its clawed fists high.

The show also unveiled many other details and characters for the very first time, so keep your eyes peeled!

In the new state of the art, we have provided an in-depth look at the combat system, support system, and RPG elements that we have not been able to share with you so far. We hope you enjoyed all the new updates and stay tuned for more information as Final Fantasy XVI releases on June 22nd.

We are excited to announce that Asian pre-orders for FINAL FANTASY XVI physical editions (Standard, Deluxe, and Collector’s Edition) will begin on April 20, 2023. Physical pre-order customers will receive a B5 notebook. Please check with local retailers for details on the physical pre-order mechanism.

Digital pre-order is available on the PS Store. Pre-order on the PS Store and receive the Scholar’s Spectacles DLC (EXP up accessory). Additionally, all pre-orders (both physical and digital) will receive a pre-order bonus: Braveheart (Weapon) DLC and Cait Sith Charm (Gil Boost Accessory) DLC.