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.
Insomniac Games has shared more details about Marvel’s Wolverine, highlighting Logan’s combat abilities, progression systems, exploration features, customization options, and accessibility settings.
The developer shared the details alongside a new Features Trailer ahead of the game’s September 15 release on PlayStation 5.
Wolverine fights with momentum
Marvel’s Wolverine puts aggressive combat at the center of its gameplay.
Logan can attack enemies with his claws, kicks, barrages, and critical strikes. Players can also unlock Techniques to enhance his combat moves.
Special Techniques add more options during fights. Players can equip up to four at a time, including moves such as Tornado Spin, Knee Breaker, and Spiral Strike.
Logan can further customize his combat style through Adaptations. These can improve his ability to absorb bullets, increase the effectiveness of Rage, expand parry windows, and provide other combat advantages.
His Rage system has three tiers. It focuses on survivability, resilience, and fury. Players can use it to survive dangerous encounters or unleash more brutal attacks.
Logan travels around the world
The game features an original story that takes Logan across different locations.
He and Jean Grey will work alongside members of Team X to stop Bolivar Trask and his plans against mutantkind. Logan will also face enemies such as Omega Red and Deathstrike.
Exploration will offer activities outside the main story. Players can discover Nightmare Doors with combat and traversal challenges. They can also find whisky bottles that reveal more about Logan’s forgotten memories.
Material crates can unlock suits inspired by Wolverine’s appearances across comics, movies, and animation.
Suits and claws add customization
Players can unlock a variety of Wolverine suits, including versions inspired by Weapon X, Old Man Logan, Ultimate Wolverine, and Patch.
The game also features more casual looks, including a tank top and leather jacket. Players can toggle some cowls and hats on or off.
Different claw designs are also available. These include bone, notched, curved, reflective, and angled claws.
The game will also feature Logan’s Nightmare Cabin. It includes New Game Plus with exclusive Techniques and level caps, Mission Replay, Nightmare Challenges, and Photo Mode. Photo Mode will be available through a day-one update.
More accessibility options included
Insomniac says Marvel’s Wolverine will include more than 100 new, returning, and improved accessibility features.
These include High Contrast visuals, English audio description, Global Game Speed, and Strong Haptic Signals.
The game also gives players more control over its violence and adult language. Separate options can alter dynamic blood and dismemberment, while language filters can limit adult language in English.
Marvel’s Wolverine launches on PlayStation 5 on September 15, 2026.
Dune: Awakening is getting ready for its September 22 launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox. At Gamescom, Funcom showed seven minutes of new PS5 gameplay and announced new DLC inspired by the Dune films.
The studio also confirmed that PC and console cross-play is coming after launch. It has not announced a release date for the feature yet.
PS5 gameplay revealed
Funcom premiered seven minutes of Dune: Awakening gameplay captured on a PlayStation 5 Pro.
The footage gives players a look at how the open-world survival game runs on Sony’s consoles. Gamescom attendees can also get hands-on with the PS5 version at the show.
On the base PS5, Performance Mode targets 60fps with dynamic resolution. The PS5 Pro also runs Performance Mode at 60fps.
Quality Mode runs at 30fps on both consoles. Both PS5 models use upscaled 4K resolution in Performance and Quality Mode.
The PS5 and Xbox versions will launch on September 22. The console release will also bring several major additions to the game.
These include a full single-player mode, the conclusion to its story, more customization options, and adjustable difficulty levels.
Funcom says console players will also get a year’s worth of PC additions and enhancements on day one.
Dune movie-inspired DLC arrives
Funcom also announced Filmic Archive, a new DLC featuring outfits and building pieces inspired by Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films.
The DLC launches September 22 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. It will cost ₱615.92 ($9.99).
Among its additions are the Aegis of the Unwalked Path armor. It is inspired by Paul Atreides’ visions of Fremen holy warriors in Dune: Part One.
The DLC also includes the Caladan Stormcoat worn by Paul and Duke Leto in the film.
Other movie-inspired outfits are included as well. Players can also build with a 73-piece set styled after the Sardaukar.
Funcom will reveal more of Filmic Archive during the Xbox Broadcast on August 28.
Cross-play is coming after launch
PC and console cross-play was one of the community’s most requested features after Funcom announced the console versions.
The studio has now confirmed that the feature is in development.
However, Funcom has not committed to a release date. It will share more details once they are available.
Dune: Awakening originally launched on PC in June 2025. The PS5 and Xbox versions arrive on September 22, bringing the game’s latest additions and improvements to consoles.
The game will also launch on Xbox Game Pass on the same day.
Players who purchase the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition can start playing five days early. Early access begins September 17.
Funcom will also release a physical PS5 edition through its distribution partners. Pre-orders are already available at select retailers.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe will distribute the physical edition across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Solutions 2 GO will handle North and South America.
In Japan, Spike Chunsoft will publish the game digitally and at retail. Its Japanese release is scheduled for October 29.
CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS is out now on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is also available on PC via Steam.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia brings back the popular series with its signature Super Action Soccer gameplay. Players can take control of more than 110 characters and compete across 22 national teams.
Tsubasa Ozora once again represents Japan as they take on national teams from around the world. The goal is to overcome their rivals and win the highly contested World Youth Championship.
The game is available in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions on consoles and PC.
Super Action Soccer returns
CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS brings back the series’ over-the-top soccer action with enhanced visuals and new supercharged moves.
Players can pass, dribble, tackle, and unleash powerful strikes. Each character also brings signature techniques inspired by their abilities from the anime and manga.
The sequel adds a new system that pits goalkeepers directly against shooters. Players can attack and counter signature shots and blocks in dramatic sequences.
The game also features more than 150 new cutscenes that highlight some of these special skills and moves.
Composer Tadayoshi Makino also returns for the sequel. He created more than 80 new tracks for the game.
A bigger World Youth Championship
CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS features more content than any previous game in the series.
Its Story Mode features a new original story written by series creator Yoichi Takahashi. The story draws from the World Youth Championships arc of the original manga.
Beyond the main story, players can compete in a variety of game modes. These include battles against rivals both online and offline.
With its mix of traditional soccer tactics and exaggerated special moves, the game aims to deliver the unpredictable “neo-soccer” action that defines Captain Tsubasa.
CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS is out now on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
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