Final Fantasy XVI Pre-Launch Clips Highlight Clive, Joshua, Jill & Their Eikons + Torgal

Ahead of Final Fantasy XVI’s launch later this month, Square Enix has been sharing character-focused clips via their Japanese Twitter account. So far, clips of protagonist Clive Rosfield, his brother Joshua Rosfield, and their childhood friend, Jill Warrick, have been uploaded, as well as Clive’s canine companion, Torgal.

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 a certain 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.”

In case you missed it, check out our preview.

You can view the clip introducing Clive below. He wields the Eikon Ifrit and is able to utilize the abilities of other Eikons.

【クライヴ・ロズフィールド】

ロザリア公国の第一王子にして本作の主人公。ロズフィールド大公家の嫡男として生まれるも、フェニックスのドミナントとして覚醒せず、その役目は弟のジョシュアが担うことになった。大きな悲劇に巻き込まれ、“黒きイフリート”を追う復讐者となる。#FF16 pic.twitter.com/UDOY5ihvbb

— FINAL FANTASY XVI (@FF16_JP) June 5, 2023

You can view the clip introducing Joshua below. He’s the Dominant of the Eikon Phoenix.

ジョシュア・ロズフィールド

ロザリア公国の第二王子にしてクライヴの実弟。その身にフェニックスを宿す。兄のクライヴを尊敬し、貴族の生まれながら、分け隔てなく人に接する気さくさを併せ持つ。武よりも書を好む性格。クライヴ同様に、大きな悲劇へと巻き込まれてゆく。#FF16 pic.twitter.com/Kgdvv5CQlP

— FINAL FANTASY XVI (@FF16_JP) June 6, 2023

You can view the clip introducing Jill below. She’s the Dominant of the Eikon Shiva.

【ジル・ワーリック】

幼い頃、北部部族より和平の証としてロザリアに預けられ、ロズフィールド家に身を寄せていた。クライヴやジョシュアと共に育ち、兄妹のような間柄になる。しかし、数奇な運命に翻弄され、やがて召喚獣シヴァのドミナントとして覚醒することになる。#FF16 pic.twitter.com/M49m8NC3Z2

— FINAL FANTASY XVI (@FF16_JP) June 7, 2023

You can view the clip introducing Torgal below:

【トルガル】

ジルと同じく大陸北部に出自を持つ狼。クライヴとジョシュアの父エルウィンが、北部遠征の折りに群れからはぐれたトルガルを連れ帰ったことで、ロズフィールド家にて育つ。クライヴの過酷な旅路に付き添う心強き仲間。#FF16 pic.twitter.com/bQ7eDv5Uwq

— FINAL FANTASY XVI (@FF16_JP) June 8, 2023