Many fans are awaiting for Square Enix to finally reveal more onFinal Fantasy 16, the next main numbered game in the most popular JRPG series of all time - and I’m convinced we will actually hear more about the game before we enter 2022, during this December 2021.
Final Fantasy 16received several development updates and comments from its producer Naoki Yoshida during 2021. And it’s very likely at least one more update or news will be shared before 2022.
Why we’ll getFinal Fantasy 16news before 2022 through Famitsu
Many Japanese game fans already know about it, but every year in the last days of December, Japanese outlets Famitsu and Dengeki publish a compilation of comments from Japanese devs. Hundreds of Japanese game developers are asked to share their thoughts on the closing year. In particular, the event or piece of media that touched them the most, and what are their aspirations or goals for the upcoming year.
Final Fantasy XVIproducer Naoki Yoshida is very likely to sharesomethingin these comments. As for what this something could be, I’m personally betting on a teaser that the release date forFF16will be revealed in 2022. Similarly to how Tetsuya Nomura teased in 2018 in those same outlets thatFinal Fantasy VII Remakewould receive big news, a release date, in 2019.
FF16news and updates shared in 2021
YoshiP shared someFF16story hintsin February 2021. Yoko Taro also had a lengthy discussion with him on the gamein July. YoshiP shared more comments on dubbing and motion capturestill in July.Lastly in October 2021 at TGS, YoshiP shared some first details on theFF16Skill Tree system.
Last but not least, Square Enix could share some news too now that the release ofFinal Fantasy XIV Endwalkeris past us. Square Enix has for now announcedFinal Fantasy XVIas a PS5 exclusive, with no release date estimate.
