
And apparently, this condition is whether they think they can get Final Fantasy 16 out this year." "There's a possibility that Square might delay Forspoken again", says Nick during the podcast.

The rumors come from the Xbo圎ra podcast (via TheGamer (opens in new tab)), with host Shpeshal Nick claiming that a source has suggested Forspoken could be pushed into 2023 from its October 2022 release date if there's a chance Final Fantasy 16 can be lined up to replace it in this year’s release lineup. Revealing new gameplay and fresh story details, we also learned that Final Fantasy 16 plans to launch in Summer 2023.įinal Fantasy 16 doesn’t have an officially confirmed release date just yet but recent rumors have suggested it could actually be in 2022. Opening with a direct statement from producer Naoki Yoshida, a new trailer followed. Eventually, it changes pace to show a young boy called Joshua who appears to hold some form of magical power, seemingly linked to the Phoenix – an Eikon, or summon, in Final Fantasy parlance.Ĭheck out the first Final Fantasy 16 trailer below:įinal Fantasy 16 news and more informationĭuring the June 2022 State of Play conference, Final Fantasy 16 re-emerged. It isn't just some cinematics and ambiguous hints at what to come – we get a healthy does of the setting, various characters and how the game will actually play when you get into a fight.Īt the start of the trailer, we see haggard mercenary characters sitting around a campfire, who are about to charge into battle.

The first is a surprisingly great teaser for the game. I, for one, would like to personally thank them for all the hard work they’ve put into the project." Final Fantasy 16 trailersįinal Fantasy 16 has had two trailers so far – and can watch them below.

Showing off gameplay, Naoki Yoshida is promising “high-octane battles” unique to the game’s Eikons.ĭetailing more on PlayStation Blog (opens in new tab), Yoshida stated: "The team, under direction of Hiroshi Takai, has entered the final leg of development and is focusing on polish as they continue their march toward master up and launch. The main logo for Final Fantasy 16, illustrated by the legendary Yoshitaka Amano.ĭuring the June 2022 State of Play conference, a new trailer was finally released.
