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Final Fantasy XVI

Final Fantasy XVI is a 2023 action role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Final Fantasy XVI is the sixteenth mainline entry in the long-running role-playing series. Set in the fictional world of Valisthea, it was released in 2023 for PlayStation 5, later coming to Windows and Xbox Series X/S.

Gameplay

Final Fantasy XVI is an action role-playing game focused on real-time combat. Players primarily control protagonist Clive Rosfield, with AI-controlled companions supporting combat and exploration. The system centres on abilities tied to Eikon powers, moving away from traditional turn-based battles.

Setting and story

The game takes place in Valisthea, a fantasy world divided into six nations. Power is tied to magical Crystals and Dominants — humans who host powerful beings called Eikons. The story follows political conflict and rising instability across the continent.

Release and platforms

Square Enix released Final Fantasy XVI for PlayStation 5 on 22 June 2023. Later versions were released for Windows and Xbox Series X/S, making it available to Canadian players alongside the global launch.

In short

  • Sixteenth mainline Final Fantasy game
  • Set in Valisthea with six nations
  • Action-oriented combat, not turn-based
  • Released June 2023 on PS5, later on PC and Xbox
Canadian angle

Final Fantasy XVI was released in Canada alongside its global PlayStation 5 launch and later PC and Xbox releases, making it relevant to Canadian players and retailers.

Quick questions

What is Final Fantasy XVI?
Final Fantasy XVI is a 2023 action role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix.
Who is the main character?
The main protagonist is Clive Rosfield.
When was it released?
It first released on PlayStation 5 on 22 June 2023, with later releases on Windows and Xbox Series X/S.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XVI
    Supports: Setting, gameplay, and protagonist
  2. Wikipedia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XVI
    Supports: Developer, genre, release date, and platform information
  3. Wikipedia — https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XVI
    Supports: Developer, genre, and PlayStation 5 release
  4. Wikipedia — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XVI
    Supports: Producer/director, release platforms, and setting
  5. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XVI
    Supports: Series position and platform releases
  6. Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XVI
    Supports: Series position and release dates
  7. Wikipedia — https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%8A%E3%83%AB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B8%E3%83%BCXVI
    Supports: Combat system and player character