Final Fantasy XVI officially announced - will be a PS5 exclusive

It's real and it's here, Final Fantasy XVI kicked the PS5 showcase off with a bang, not only presenting an incredible trailer but also revealing the game will be a console exclusive, with Sony securing a major coup, at least for the time being. 

The trailer presents us with a new cast of colourful characters filled with gameplay mechanics that seem to blend what worked with Final Fantasy XV with a more classical FF experience.

We didn't get any specifics on what the story will be about, our only tidbit of information mentioned that the "legacy of the crystals has shaped our history for long enough."

An important note is that Final Fantasy XVI will be a console exclusive to the PlayStation 5, with Xbox console users looking from the sidelines. However, the RPG will make its way to PC.

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No release date was set, but we'll keep you posted as soon as more information comes out.