Final Fantasy XVI Shares 21-Minute Video Interview Featuring Naoki Yoshida, Koji Fox & Clive Voice Actor Ben Starr

Square Enix has published a new video interview regarding their upcoming action JRPG Final Fantasy XVI, featuring the voice actor of protagonist Clive Rosfield, Ben Starr, producer Naoki Yoshida, and localization director Michael Christopher Koji Fox. This roughly 21-minute video has the trio discuss Starr’s experience voicing Clive alongside teasing the intricacies of Clive’s characterization.

Final Fantasy XVI is set to be a more action-heavy entry than its predecessors, with a Devil May Cry V designer even taking the helm. Throughout the title, players will control the protagonist, Clive, as he confronts various Dominants, humans who have been cursed with the power to become Eikons.

Clive is the “First Shield of Rosaria,” sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, who’s the Dominant of Phoenix. However, following tragedy, Clive swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit.

The producer, Naoki Yoshida, describes this game as akin to his experience with the first Final Fantasy, as “playing the lead in an epic motion picture.” The reasoning for this title’s action-oriented approach and more classical fantasy setting was to “appeal to as wide a range of gamers as possible.” Moreover, “there will be a “comprehensive support system in place for players who aren’t too confident with action games.”

You can view the new English Final Fantasy XVI interview below:

• View our extensive summation of the previously revealed Final Fantasy XVI information, including screenshots, renders, profiles, and much more.
• View our coverage compiling multiple interviews of the game.
• Final Fantasy XVI Interview Breakdown Compilation
• Check out the latest trailer and accompanying information, including renders and screenshots.
• Release Date Trailer, Characters, Gameplay Info & Pre-Orders Available
• Official Artwork
• ESRB Rating Description
• Moogle Reveal
• Process of Going Gold
• New Key Art
• Pixel Art Animation & 8-Bit Arrangement
• PAX East 2023 Broadcast Confirmed
• Preview Round-Up
• Torgal Gameplay Clips
• PAX East 2023 Footage
• Gone Gold
• State of Play Debut, Screenshots, Theme Song Teaser
• State of Play Breakdown
• PS5 Bundle + Themed Cover Plates & DualSense
• Soundtrack Release
• 6 Gameplay Videos
• Official Eikon Artwork