Gameplay For FINAL FANTASY XVI Has Been Revealed

During the recent PlayStation State of Play, Square Enix has revealed some gameplay for the next chapter in the Final Fantasy series. The new Final Fantasy XVI gameplay reveal showed further details on role-playing game (RPG) elements and impressive Eikon battles players can look forward to when the game is released.

Here’s a quick list at what you can see in the gameplay trailer:

  • New Hideaway advisors – The Hideaway, which serves as protagonist Clive’s base, will give players the opportunity to discover more about the world of Valisthea, from past to present, by speaking to historian Harpocrates, as well as view the relationship chart of the characters by speaking to military scholar Vivian.

  • New training function – Players can battle in training mode by accessing the ‘Arete Stone’ in the Hideaway. This feature will be useful when wanting to practice a combination of abilities, particularly after learning a new skill.

  • New hunts – More adventures can be accessed from the Hideaway as players can check the Wanted Posters to discover powerful monsters roaming around the world. Defeating these enemies will yield powerful rewards.

  • New battle footage – View newly released footage showcasing a variety of Clive's combat actions, Eikon battles, and more.

FINAL FANTASY XVI is set in an epic dark fantasy world, where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. The game is set to launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 this June 22nd. What do you think of the latest gameplay reveal?