Sony Interactive Entertainment and Square Enix joined up today to give players an extended look at Final Fantasy XVI in a dedicated PlayStation State of Play.
The presentation runs for 25 minutes and gives you a look at the story, combat, map, abilities, side activities, and the massive Eikon battles.
Final Fantasy XVI has already gone gold and will be released on PlayStation 5 on June 22.
- 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.