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Final Fantasy XVI Won't Be Out Before Forspoken, Likely After April 2022

Square Enix has shared their financial results for the year ending March 31, 2021, and there are hints of a release window for Final Fantasy XVI and more.

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phoenixwing1111d ago

Ah dang I was hoping for sooner rather than later. Will still be nice to play forspoken then.

AnnaDea1111d ago

What?

The reasoning here is so stupid.

"In their fiscal presentation, the company outlined its plans for 2022 and beyond. In their presentation, the company suggested that it will be focused on releasing new IPs in their next year ending on March 31, 2022. This rules out games like Final Fantasy XVI or Dragon Quest XII."

But you know there is truth in these sentences.

It will be out 2021.

Zhipp1111d ago

Their reasoning is ridiculous, but at the same time this is Squeenix we're talking about. I wouldn't expect this or Forspoken before 2022.

Tapani1110d ago

It makes absolutely sense. They would let their investor know early on for sure if they are going to release a Final Fantasy game, because they sell a lot ->generate revenue->advances the stock price.

For investors the whole point is predictability, not surprised. It’s not ready yet. Late 2022 sounds about right.

AnnaDea1110d ago

"It makes absolutely sense. They would let their investor know early on for sure if they are going to release a Final Fantasy game, because they sell a lot ->generate revenue->advances the stock price."

I disagree.

They rarely leak upcoming game releases in their fiscal release reports.

Especially if the game is one of the corner stones of sellment.

ShadowWolf7121111d ago (Edited 1111d ago )

That's... certainly a way to interpret that.

CrimsonWing691111d ago

Judging by how long these games take after Dwuare announces them, it doesn’t surprise me it’ll probably be a 2023 game if that. If it releases 2023 I can’t imagine when FF7 Remake Part 2 will get released assuming they don’t want their titles to compete for sales.

AnnaDea1110d ago

You really think that Square will have FF XVI in development for another 1-2 years after hit has entered it's 5th at the moment?

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Review: Final Fantasy 16 — The Rising Tide | Console Creatures

Bobby writes, "Final Fantasy 16 — The Rising Tide is a great expansion but it's on the short side."

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Final Fantasy 16's Two Expansions Put a Bow On An Already Great RPG

The Nerd Stash: "Final Fantasy 16's DLC is a worthy adventure that adds a lot of jaw-dropping moments and more Hollywood-style fights to an already great RPG."

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LordoftheCritics37d ago (Edited 37d ago )

I don't know about ''great'' rpg.

Most epic fight sequences and presentation? Yes

Worst side quests ever? Yes
Boring traversal? Yes
Empty worlds? Yes
Demo is infinitely more mature than the actual game? Yes
FF16=MMO side quests + Devil May Cry Lite

Alos8837d ago

I'd give it the great part, it's the RPG part I find dubious.

EternalTitan37d ago

There is no Roleplaying/decision making in this game.
No crafting there isnt even character builds because just like Dante/Bayonetta Clive has all skills and loadouts available to him.

CrimsonWing6936d ago (Edited 36d ago )

What do you mean there’s no role playing? Also, I’m fairly certain I made builds with Eikon abilities and I’ve gone to the blacksmiths to literally select craft weapons and gear. 🤷‍♂️

EternalTitan34d ago

How many 'builds' can you make?
Weapons and gear only increase numbers. Tell me about elemental weaknesses and status.

CrimsonWing6934d ago (Edited 34d ago )

@EternalTitan

Elemental weakness isn’t an RPG defining end-all-be all element.

What statuses are you asking about? F*cking status buffs and debuffs? You talking about stats that increase with gear crafting? Because all that’s present in the game.

The fact that you even admit there’s builds and RPG elements contradicts your claim. No matter how limited they may be, they exist in the game, therefore it is an RPG. I think the correct critique is instead of claiming it’s “not an RPG” you really mean to say it’s an RPG not as in-depth as it’s contemporaries. Regardless, it’s an RPG nonetheless even without “elemental weakness” playing in combat.

EternalTitan33d ago (Edited 33d ago )

@CrimsonWing69
"Elemental weakness isn’t an RPG defining end-all-be all element"
Why not?
Where is your source for this?

CrimsonWing6933d ago

@EternalTitan

So you’re telling me if a game has all the elements and mechanics of an RPG except elemental weakness exploits in combat that they’re not an RPG?

C’mon man, how about you show me where it says an RPG must have elemental weakness mechanics?

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CrimsonWing6937d ago

Let’s be honest, this isn’t a “great” RPG. I am in the camp that it IS an RPG, no DMC game I’ve played is designed like this… but in terms of being a great RPG… well, I much prefer the RE-Trilogy over this.

That being said, I do think the DLCs have probably the best boss battles I’ve played in a game. Omega was crazy and the battle theme just amplified that for me. In the other hand, I’m struggling to think of a game that has a boss battle as great as Leviathan. Like, I played it on FF mode and it was sooooo intense and just a gorgeous and fun experience. The music was also top notch!

However, I really disliked most of everything of FF16. The Benedikta arc was fantastic, but after that the game was boring and a slog to get through. I think the boss battles were the best parts, but also inconsistent for me. Bahamut was peak for the base game, but everything else didn’t surpass that experience until you play the DLC bosses.

VersusDMC37d ago

The 2 DLC's were great. 2 new eikon ability sets (leviathan and...) and a survival/bloody palace mode with Rising Tide were great as well.

repsahj37d ago

The Base game is already great for me IMHO and the 2 DLC will even make it better.

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FF16 The Rising Tide: The Best Build In The Game After 120+ Hours Invested

From the best abilities to their rotation in combat, learn everything that makes the best build to use in The Rising Tide DLC for FF16.