Final Fantasy XVI is one of the most highly-anticipated role-playing games, but Square Enix still hasn't provided an official release date. However, producer Naoki Yoshida recently shared a development update that indicates the latest installment of the popular RPG video game franchise is "in the final stages of development" now.
The update comes from a translated comment Yoshida made in Uniqlo's UT magazine in support of the release of the company's Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary UT Collection.
"We're in the final stages of development for the new numbered game in the series, Final Fantasy XVI," said Yoshida in the magazine according to an English translation by Audrey, founder and owner of anime and gaming commerce site Aitai☆Kuji.
"We aim to deliver a comprehensive game full of story and gameplay. Unlike an online game that involves many players at the same time, FF16 offers a different experience where it focuses on the individual player and immerses you in the story. I think it's a very fleshed out story. For those who have grown up and realized that reality isn't kind to you and have drifted away from Final Fantasy, we hope that FF16 will be a game that can bring back anew the passion that you once had with the series."
Square Enix has been keeping details for Final Fantasy XVI under wraps since initially announcing it at the PlayStation 5 showcase in September 2020. Last year, the company promised that the next big reveal would arrive this spring.
"Well, I am happy to announce the current plan is to conduct our next big reveal in spring of 2022 as we seek to build excitement leading up to the game's eventual release," Yoshida said in the statement released late last year.
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