Square Enix highlighted a new trailer during Sony's PlayStation Showcase this afternoon, previewing nearly three minutes of footage ahead of Final Fantasy XVI's launch next month. The trailer, titled "Salvation", is fully keyed in on the game's story as well as its characters, locations and the large focus on Eikons and their role in the action battle system. It's a meaty look, and while it does have a few things we've seen already, there's plenty we haven't. In the trailer we see the harsh circumstances faced by the Bearers, those born with the ability to cast magicks at will, and we see the truth that lies behind the Mothercrystals, long supposed to have bestowed blessings upon humanity. The new trailer also offers a glimpse of the first steps of Clive Rosfield, the protagonist of the game, as he and his allies fight to take back control of their fate. Catch the full trailer in English below. We've also added some new screenshots. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwWgVDIv3rs Screenshots Final Fantasy XVI will launch for PlayStation 5 on June 22.

Today, we have a brand new smattering of short new Final Fantasy XVI along with official Eikon artwork designed by character designer Kazuya Takahashi. In the, we see some new bits of previously revealed systems, such as titanic eikon battles, flashy eikonic abilities, and how Torgal and party members fight alongside Clive. Check out the following footage, and also the original soundtrack details that dropped today. Eikon Battles The showiest piece of Final Fantasy XVI's combat are the Eikon battles, which see Dominants transform into large summoned beasts and do battle. Each of these battles will have a different theme associate with them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndjFu3cqEaI Eikonic Abilities Protagonist Clive Rosfield can learn and deploy powerful Eikonic abilities in battle. Pressing the left trigger button will cycle between a set of three Eikons, which change what abilities he can use. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wtZdOKBYFA Story Focus Mode You can select this mode at the start to gain early access to various accessories that automate certain battle actions like evasion and using abilities. These are intended for players unused to action games and want to experience easier operation of the controller. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=117DUIhmTu8 Learning Abilities By accruing ability points, you can spend them in the abilities section of the menu to learn new skills and increase their effectiveness. Clive

Square Enix has revealed the soundtrack set and release date for Final Fantasy XVI's score. Available starting July 19, this seven CD set will come in two flavors - standard and an Ultimate Edition. The differences between both versions aren't massive but the Ultimate Edition bonuses are enough to give it the edge. More precisely, it'll feature golden box art and an art case, along with an additional CD featuring cutscene tracks and notes by composer Masayoshi Soken and staff. The Square Enix first press edition also comes housed with a special mini clear file and sticky notes with Torgal embossed on them. The standard version of the soundtrack will be priced at 6,000 yen or $64.99 with the Ultimate Edition going up a little to 7,800 yen or $82.99. Do note that the game's theme song "Tsuki wo Miteita - Moongazing" by Kenshi Yonezu, will not be included in either set. North American fans can pre-order now on the Square Enix Store. Here's a closer look at the packaging between both versions: Standard Edition Ultimate Edition Final Fantasy XVI will launch for PlayStation 5 on June 22.

Square Enix is prepping a big launch event for Final Fantasy XVI, the company announced today. Scheduled for June 11, a pre-launch celebration is set to be held in Los Angeles. Whilst further details on time and location have yet to be penciled in, those unable to attend in person will be able to watch the event through a live stream. Fans are asked to save the date and follow the official Twitter account for more information. Recently, FFXVI has had a number of media drops with new information and footage detailing the game. Last week, PlayStation kicked off a series of marketing with its State of Play showcase which delved deep into the ins and outs of the main character Clive and the world of Valisthea. For the full rundown on that video, as well as 25 minutes of FFXVI footage, check out our original coverage here. Final Fantasy XVI will launch on June 22 for PlayStation 5.

During today's State of Play presentation, Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida shared 20 minutes of footage that highlighted the game's fast-paced action combat and its large scale encounters with the formidable Eikons - summoned by their Dominants to devastate one another. We also got a lot of quick cuts of scenes involving some of the characters Clive will meet on his journey, and the base he'll operate from: The Hideaway. To close the presentation, Yoshida announced that Japanese artist Kenshi Yonezu will compose and perform a song for the game: "Tsuki Wo Miteita" or "Moongazing". The artist is prominently known for composing Vocaloid music under the stage name Hachi, but later released music performed with his own voice. To date, he has released five albums, the latest of which "Stray Sheep" came out in 2020 and became the world's third best selling album of the year. Yonezu wrote, shortly after the reveal: "Words cannot express the impact Final Fantasy series has had on my life. I never thought or imagined that I would ever receive an opportunity like this. I wrote this song especially for the game. Thank you." Yoshida added that he's a fan of Yonezu's work and that

Final Fantasy XVI took the stage once again today to headline PlayStation's latest State of Play broadcast segments - offering up a hefty 25 minutes look at the upcoming PlayStation 5 RPG. The footage on display featured a mix of in-game gameplay and event scenes - all captured running on PS5 - in order to brush up on the story and world as well. Much of the information shared was focused on the main character, Clive, whose story begins in his 20s - although you will see him in his teens and eventually his 30s. Navigation was also detailed, which will be traversed through the introduction of the world map. As is traditional of RPGs, locations will become available as you make your way through the game and uncover the various ins and outs of Valisthea. Along with a good long look at FFXVI's battle system in motion, Clive's abilities were shown - they're tied to Eikons and can be unlocked by spending Ability Points. Unsure of what to spend them on? The game can automatically do it for you. Clive can also equip accessories that grant abilities that let you tailor your experience to your liking, especially for those who want

PlayStation will be showing 20 minutes of Final Fantasy XVI footage this Thursday, April 13th at 2pm Pacific, according to an official announcement today. Recently, the game's developers celebrated the game going gold, or when development on the game has completed and it is ready to be shipped. In a recent presentation at PAX, producer Naoki Yoshida mentioned that an April update would go over more of the game's non-combat objectives, such as questing, hunts, and so on - it appears this showing at State of Play may indeed show some insight into some of the side activities you'll encounter in the world of Valisthea. Aside from that, the game's official twitter has been sneaking out some short video clips, including that of Clive's trusted friend Torgal, a white chocobo with a mean stare, and an adorably rotund moogle flitting about The Hideaway - a base of sorts that Cidolfus Telamon operates that will become something of a hub Clive will return to during the game. Final Fantasy XVI is set to launch on PlayStation 5 in June 22, 2023. https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1645894612693688320 https://twitter.com/FF16_JP/status/1645003623024459776 https://twitter.com/FF16_JP/status/1645366015545450496 https://twitter.com/FF16_JP/status/1645728400240422914

There's good news this morning out of Square Enix as the team behind Final Fantasy XVI has confirmed the game has gone gold! That means the game is complete and ready to be pressed to disc, for those unaware of what that means. It lines up with producer Naoki Yoshida's previous promise that there wouldn't be any delays - the team was very confident. Not much followed the announcement tweet, but the message there is short and sweet: "From the entire team, including Torgal, we hope you're looking forward to #FF16's launch on June 22nd". So there you have it, FFXVI is on track for its June 22 release on PlayStation 5 and the end of the road is in sight. Final Fantasy XVI recently appeared at PAX East where it was front and center during an hour long panel that covered everything from characters, to graphics and various looks at the game world and battle system. For more on all that, check out our coverage here.

If you missed the live presentation for Final Fantasy XVI's "Yes, You Can Pet the Torgal" panel at PAX East today, there's no need to worry. Square Enix has gone and uploaded the panel in full direct feed so you can watch it in the comfort of your own time. It's a good thing too because the earlier broadcast didn't go particularly well - cutting out at several instances during key gameplay showcases. During the panel, producer Naoki Yoshida and localization director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox covered a broad overview for the game, noting that FFXVI aims to resonate with both young and older players. To do this, the team has focused on the importance of narrative, characters, visuals and the battle system. Several videos were shown off to demonstrate these pillars, including a look at Eikons (summons) and the main characters - all using real time graphics. Several locations were also shown, detailing FFXVI's world of Valisthea. Once again, Yoshida noted that the locations seen in a walkthrough video are all real time places you can visit. Moving on, the panel also took a deeper look at the Eikons and their Dominants. Dominants are the keepers of the Eikons, or summons in

The latest blitz of Final Fantasy XVI information comes to us today after the conclusion of an international media tour in which producer Naoki Yoshida, director Hiroshi Takai, battle director Ryota Suzuki, and English translation director Michael Christopher Koji Fox shared more of the game with press and influencers. In the new footage, captured by Gematsu, we see our protagonist Clive Rosfield climb through the Royal Army Waloeder Keep in search of the Eikon of Fire presumed to be imprisoned there — the same individual Clive believes murdered his brother Joshua. He is joined by Torgal the dog and Cidolfus Telamon, a Dominant who can become the Eikon Ramuh. As they ascend the tower battling enemies along the way, they are confronted by Benedikta Harman, who can become the Eikon Garuda. While tracking down the Eikon of Fire, Clive and Benedikta eventually square off against each other, invoking their eikonic powers. Battles will generally take place in two major different types. The first is Clive fighting regular enemies, using his various abilities bestowed by Eikons; Clive will also encounter special enemies or Dominants themselves as we see below — these sequences often include flashy sequences that may include quick time events to