Final Fantasy XVI Screenshots Highlight World of Valisthea, Eikons & Core Cast

June 5, 2023 Orpheus Joshua

In the lead-up to Final Fantasy XVI’s launch later this month, Square Enix has been sharing several screenshots of the upcoming action JRPG via their official Twitter account, highlighting the world of Valisthea, Eikons (summons), and the characters who will play pivotal roles throughout the narrative.

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.

We have compiled these numerous screenshots, viewable via our gallery below, with captions for character names: