The Final Fantasy series is one of the most well-known JRPG series, and fans have been eagerly awaiting the next title, Final Fantasy XVI. Fortunately, executive producer Naoki Yoshida confirms it is in its final stage.
This news comes via Uniqlo's magazine and was then later translated by a fan on Reddit. User MKillerby translated, "Right now the development of FF16 is in its final stage." Yoshida details how Final Fantasy XVI was shaped during its development and how the development team wants to rekindle gamers' passion for the series.
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Final Fantasy XVI was first announced in 2020 but was in development for longer than that, though COVID-19 did delay development. This news means that the game is nearly complete and will likely reveal a release date soon.
Square Enix has been on a roll with Final Fantasy content having recently released the Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker expansion and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. Indeed, the notion that the game is nearing completion comes as a pleasant surprise after a long period of silence.
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Justin has been diving into fantasy worlds since he can remember. He is a certified nerd who has a deep love of reading, writing, and hiking. He has been writing since his college days, but specifically in gaming for two years. His favorite games are The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Banjo Kazooie.