Let’s see how individuals react to the motion focus

As we enter part 16 of the Remaining Fantasy mainline collection (and like, part 1000+ in the event you rely spinoffs, or possibly even simply Remaining Fantasy XV facet initiatives), I’m stoked to see how Remaining Fantasy XVI seems. Not solely does the darker tone intrigue me (each by way of how they will capitalize on it and/or falter with getting into that darker path), however the action-centric gameplay is one thing I need to expertise proper now. Effectively, we’re all about to expertise it collectively quickly, as XVI is [likely] not getting a patented last-minute Sq. Enix delay: it truly simply went gold.

The Remaining Fantasy XVI launch date holds

Remaining Fantasy XVI has gone gold.

From your entire workforce, together with Torgal, we hope you are wanting ahead to #FF16‘s launch on June twenty second ? pic.twitter.com/Vrtd3cMNW5

— FINAL FANTASY XVI (@finalfantasyxvi) March 31, 2023

As introduced on the sport’s official Twitter account, Remaining Fantasy XVI has gone gold and can launch as deliberate on PS5 on June 22, 2023. That’s excellent news! For those who’re wanting ahead to Remaining Fantasy XVI that’s.

To date, so good: however there are lots of expectations

As a reminder, we had a complete first-hand have a look at Remaining Fantasy XVI not too long ago, and our personal Eric Van Allen got here away impressed. However in fact, there are sky-high expectations for this mainline entry, particularly given the extra context of the polarized reception to XV, and the excessive ongoing high quality of XIV that has followers on edge. He mentioned it finest in his preview:

“My important takeaway from taking part in Remaining Fantasy XVI is that Sq. Enix will not be making a half-hearted effort at an action-RPG. From the workforce that’s been assembled to the way in which fight feels quick and interesting, XVI actually seems like a recent and completely different take from what’s come earlier than it. The final word query is whether or not it will possibly make the motion nonetheless really feel that good throughout an unlimited RPG journey, and if followers each new and previous latch onto this.”