Anticipation for Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) is at an all-time high following the Sony PlayStation State Of Play presentation showcasing many things about the game. Producer Naoki Yoshida, more commonly known as Yoshi-P, shared details on combat, exploration, and more. 

Here, we’ll touch on some of the things that were revealed along with pre-order and pricing details across Asia. 

Devil May Cry-like Combat 

Final Fantasy XVI is the franchise’s first mainline game that features a fully Action-RPG combat. An early hands-on with select media revealed that FF16’s combat director, Ryota Suzuki, worked on Devil May Cry 5. So, it comes as no surprise that the game’s flashy combat seems reminiscent of DMC. 

The showcase featured FF16 protagonist Clive darting around and performing melee attacks as well as casting spells. All Final Fantasy staples, but now in full Action-RPG style. They also have an interesting approach to combat style and difficulty. There’s Story Focused that automatically equips Clive with items that automate certain things in combat. Then, for more experienced gamers, there’s Action Focused which lets you experience the new style in full. 

Unlike previous Final Fantasy games, you won’t be controlling a party. You’re stuck with Clive the whole way through, but the skill tree offers many customization options to fit your play style. 

Eikon Battles

Perhaps the most attention-grabbing detail are the Eikon battles. Eikons are what the summons are called in FF16. Yoshi-P said these titanic clashes offer a different gameplay each time. True enough, we’ve seen one that looks like a straight-up 1v1 versus fighting clash and another that looks like a shoot’em up. 

Throughout the game, Clive will gain access to multiple Eikons. We’re excited to see and experience all these Kaiju-like battles. 

Exploration and side quests

While not an open world game, FF16 will offer vast areas that are ripe for exploration. After progressing a few hours into the game, Clive will have access to a hideout. Here, he’ll have plenty of NPC encounters and RPG staples like item shops and side quests called Mob Hunts. Mob Hunts are on a billboard with a Moogle stationed nearby. 

If you want to learn more about Valisthea (the game’s setting), there’s also a couple of key characters in the hideout who can tell you more about the place. Lorseman Harpocrates and Vivian Ninetales will fill you in on stories, tales, and lores about Valisthea. Make sure you speak to them each time you visit the hideout. 

Flashback storytelling

Gamers will experience the story of FF16 through the eyes of Clive. The game starts with him in his 30s — a first for a mainline Final Fantasy title. But the story will feature playable flashbacks to Clive’s teens and 20s, showcasing what made him what he is in the present time.

FF16 is set in Valisthea — a land blessed with an abundance of Mothercrystals. These are glittering mountains of crystal that tower over the realms around them, blessing them with aether.

Aether lets people conjure magic that let them live lives of comfort and plenty. They’re a sought-after resource. The world is generally at peace. However, the spread of the Blight threatens that very peace.

Valisthea is composed of six realms. They are: The Grand Duchy of Rosaria, The Holy Empire of Sanbreque, The Kingdom of Waloed, The Dhalmekian Republic, The Iron Kingdom, and The Crystalline Dominion.

Watch the entire FF16 State of Play Showcase 

Price, availability, pre-order details 

US pre-order details were already revealed previously. In Southeast Asia, pre-order officially begins on April 20, 2023. All Asia physical edition pre-orders (Standard, Deluxe and Collector’s Edition) will receive a B5 Notebook. 

For specific details on physical pre-order mechanics, users can check with local retailers.

Digital Pre-Order is available on the PlayStation Store. PS Store pre-orders will receive the Scholar‘s Spectacles (EXP up Accessory) DLC.

Additionally, physical and digital will receive the following pre-order bonuses: 

• Braveheart (Weapon) DLC
• Cait Sith Charm (Gil Boost Accessory) DLC

Collector’s Edition (SGD 489 / RM 1,599 / Rp. 5,299,000 / THB 12,990 / PHP 19,990 / VND 8,899,000)

• Box — A beautiful metallic-sheen box featuring impressive artwork by legendary FINAL FANTASY series illustrator, Yoshitaka Amano
• “FINAL FANTASY XVI” Game — Base game package, including reversible cover art
• Premium Statue – Phoenix vs Ifrit — A premium statue depicting a battle between two eikons – Phoenix and Ifrit
• Metal Eikon Pin Collection — A premium metal pin collection featuring eight eikons
• Special Clive Rosfield SteelBook® Case — A SteelBook case featuring artwork of Clive Rosfield, the protagonist
• Cloth World Map of Valisthea — A cloth map of Valisthea where the story unfolds • Blood Sword (Weapon) DLC — The fabled scarlet steel of Firion, hero of Final Fantasy II.

Deluxe Edition Blu-ray Disc — SGD 139 / RM 429 / Rp 1,499,000 / THB 3,390 / PHP 4,990 / VND 2,499,000

Deluxe Edition Digital — SGD 123 / RM 379 / Rp 1,329,000 / THB 2,890

• Base game package, including reversible cover art
• Cloth World Map of Valisthea
• Special Clive Rosfield SteelBook® Case
• Early purchase bonus: Braveheart (Weapon) DLC and Cait Sith’s Charm (Gil Boost Accessory) DLC

Standard Edition (Blu-ray Disc Version / Digital Version) — SGD 97.9 / RM 299 / Rp 1,029,000 / THB 2,290 / PHP 3,490 / VND 1,799,000

Final Fantasy XVI will release exclusively for the PlayStation 5 on June 22.