Watch Over 20 Minutes Of New Final Fantasy XVI Gameplay

Today’s PlayStation State of Play was devoted entirely to showcasing new footage and information for Final Fantasy XVI, giving fans a guided tour of its action, exploration, characters, and more.

This presentation showcased a lot of flashy RPG combat that we were able to experience in our hands-on demonstration. Clive is a character throughout his 20s. However, the story jumps from his teens to his 30s. We got a look at the world map, various accessibility rings, and the combat prowess of Clive’s faithful wolf companion, Torval. 

We also looked at Cid’s hideaway, a large headquarters that opens up later in the game where you can craft gear, buy items at a store, check quests, interact with allies, and practice abilities in a special training room. Square Enix has much more in store for the future, including side quests, story quests, and content that will be included at endgame. 

Final Fantasy XVI will be available for PlayStation 5 on June 22, 2012. You can learn more about the game by reading our recent features breaking down the game’s Eikon combat, Arcade Mode, and interviews with the developers who discuss the game’s balance of multiple gameplay styles, its return to high-fantasy, and the series’ abandonment of turn-based action.