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Naoki Yoshida, Final Fantasy XVI Producer
Final Fantasy XVI producer (that’s right, just producer) Naoki Yoshida here. How did you enjoy the trailer? The exclusive footage, comprised of both battles and cutscenes running in real-time, represents but a fraction of what our team has accomplished since the start of development on this, an all-new Final Fantasy game. In that span, the team’s size has grown from a handful of core members to a full-fledged unit that continues to polish and build upon what they have created so far, all to provide players an experience unmatched in terms of story and gameplay.
Our next big information reveal is scheduled for 2021, so in the meantime, I expect everyone to have fun speculating, as we have a lot in store—not only for Final Fantasy XVI, but for Final Fantasy XIV, too. Needless to say, I’ll be working hard on both!
Hiroshi Takai, Final Fantasy XVI Director
When Final Fantasy I was released, I was just another player─a young student with big dreams. By the time Final Fantasy V was in the works, I had earned myself a seat at the developers’ table… albeit at the very end. From there, I moved “online” leaving my mark on both Final Fantasy XI and XIV.
And now… XVI.
From the establishment of an all new development environment, to learning the ins-and-outs of the PlayStation 5, the team and I have taken on countless challenges during our journey to bring you the sixteenth chapter in the storied Final Fantasy franchise. And though we’re pouring our hearts and souls into this project each and every day, it may still be some time before we can get it into your hands. However, I promise it will be worth the wait!
Final Fantasy XVI producer (that’s right, just producer) Naoki Yoshida here. How did you enjoy the trailer? The exclusive footage, comprised of both battles and cutscenes running in real-time, represents but a fraction of what our team has accomplished since the start of development on this, an all-new Final Fantasy game. In that span, the team’s size has grown from a handful of core members to a full-fledged unit that continues to polish and build upon what they have created so far, all to provide players an experience unmatched in terms of story and gameplay.
Our next big information reveal is scheduled for 2021, so in the meantime, I expect everyone to have fun speculating, as we have a lot in store—not only for Final Fantasy XVI, but for Final Fantasy XIV, too. Needless to say, I’ll be working hard on both!
Hiroshi Takai, Final Fantasy XVI Director
When Final Fantasy I was released, I was just another player─a young student with big dreams. By the time Final Fantasy V was in the works, I had earned myself a seat at the developers’ table… albeit at the very end. From there, I moved “online” leaving my mark on both Final Fantasy XI and XIV.
And now… XVI.
From the establishment of an all new development environment, to learning the ins-and-outs of the PlayStation 5, the team and I have taken on countless challenges during our journey to bring you the sixteenth chapter in the storied Final Fantasy franchise. And though we’re pouring our hearts and souls into this project each and every day, it may still be some time before we can get it into your hands. However, I promise it will be worth the wait!
This trailer nearly made me late for work today 
Worth it though, looks like a return to form for the series, I'm excited for it! If, SE doesn't announce a screw up between now and *insert release date here*.
Worth it though, looks like a return to form for the series, I'm excited for it! If, SE doesn't announce a screw up between now and *insert release date here*.
This trailer nearly made me late for work today
Worth it though, looks like a return to form for the series, I'm excited for it! If, SE doesn't announce a screw up between now and *insert release date here*.
Indeed. And the fact that the guy in charge is the same guy that fixed FF 14 so should be good indeed. He is not Nomura lol and he is on schedule enough with FF 14 so hopefully no screw-ups like FF-15...
True enough. Though they do have multiple teams/divisions so with better/good management they should be able to tackle multiple projects at once.
Sooo do you think the female maid at 1:00 is going to be a playable character/party member?
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Update: he corrected the tweet:
"* Issuing a correction to the second tweet in the thread. I said that FFXVI was a 2021 game, but looks like they just said more information in 2021. Apologies for the mistake. Point still stands that most of what Sony has shown is planned for release in year 1."
Read this tweet, hmm, wonder if the game will really be released next year...
"* Issuing a correction to the second tweet in the thread. I said that FFXVI was a 2021 game, but looks like they just said more information in 2021. Apologies for the mistake. Point still stands that most of what Sony has shown is planned for release in year 1."
Read this tweet, hmm, wonder if the game will really be released next year...
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forgot to mention all the KH projects as well.
Sooo do you think the female maid at 1:00 is going to be a playable character/party member?
Like your image points out, which maid?
Didn't think this drop in 2021, 2022 game though?
Like your image points out, which maid?
Didn't think this drop in 2021, 2022 game though?
This maid lol
Yes 2022 is a more likely scenario.
Yeah, I'd say so.
Wonder if she has the power of Shiva, and if she is the girl that is mentioned at the beginning of the trailer.
Read this fan prediction on the story:
My prediction, the MC comes from the nation with the fire crystal with the Eikon of fire, Phoenix. The fire nation is allies with the ice nation and the girl pointed out is the Dominant for Shiva. The earth nation attacks the fire nation in an attempt to consolidate power to fight whatever this "blight" is like maybe some dark monsters awakening.
Joshua loses control of his power and becomes the Phoenix but an unknown Eikon of fire, Ifrit, appears and kills Joshua. The main character's target of revenge would be Ifrit and his Dominant. The MC is captured by the earth nation and enslaved with a magic branding which is the tattoo on his face.
Time skip to the beginning of the trailer of Titan fighting Shiva. The MC will somehow join forces with Shiva's Dominant and she will be your 1st or 2nd party member. Then the quest for revenge against Ifrit, fighting the earth nation, and the "blight" begins.
As far as the MC's powers, like others said, he probably forms pacts with the Eikons to use their powers or maybe he is somehow "special." I'm curious how may Eikons will be in the game and how may you'll form pacts with like Ramuh. Not sure how Bahamut will work in being a non-elemental summon. Maybe some Eikons don't need crystals.
My prediction, the MC comes from the nation with the fire crystal with the Eikon of fire, Phoenix. The fire nation is allies with the ice nation and the girl pointed out is the Dominant for Shiva. The earth nation attacks the fire nation in an attempt to consolidate power to fight whatever this "blight" is like maybe some dark monsters awakening.
Joshua loses control of his power and becomes the Phoenix but an unknown Eikon of fire, Ifrit, appears and kills Joshua. The main character's target of revenge would be Ifrit and his Dominant. The MC is captured by the earth nation and enslaved with a magic branding which is the tattoo on his face.
Time skip to the beginning of the trailer of Titan fighting Shiva. The MC will somehow join forces with Shiva's Dominant and she will be your 1st or 2nd party member. Then the quest for revenge against Ifrit, fighting the earth nation, and the "blight" begins.
As far as the MC's powers, like others said, he probably forms pacts with the Eikons to use their powers or maybe he is somehow "special." I'm curious how may Eikons will be in the game and how may you'll form pacts with like Ramuh. Not sure how Bahamut will work in being a non-elemental summon. Maybe some Eikons don't need crystals.
Read Jason's tweet:
Guess we have to figure out how long PS5 development kits were out to figure out the development for this game thus far.