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When Final Fantasy XVI was first announced<\/a> towards the end of 2020, I was almost positive that the game was a next-gen-enhanced continuation of Final Fantasy XIV\u2019s MMO formula. The visuals were reminiscent of A Realm Reborn<\/a>\u2019s fantastical art direction and Creative Business Unit III\u2019s involvement spoke for itself. However, the rest of the launch trailer disproved my original assumptions;\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Final Fantasy XVI is likely going to be a solo, narrative-focused experience similar to fan-favorite, classic Final Fantasy games. Producer Naoki Yoshida\u00a0practically confirmed this in a recent radio show talk. In fact, the latest installment in the JRPG franchise, according to Yoshida, will come with an easy mode.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Yoshida\u00a0was originally talking about the future of the popular Final Fantasy MMO; a project that he’s been involved with since its original release back in 2013. As questions started to focus primarily on the next chapter in the illustrious franchise, Yoshida\u00a0couldn\u2019t help but offer a few words about what the dev team is working on:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u201cWe really want players to enjoy the story, so we\u2019re preparing a mode for players who want to focus on story,\u201d Yoshida stated. \u201cSince we have quite the substantial support actions, we\u2019re of course preparing something easy to operate and smooth to play. Don\u2019t worry too much…players who aren\u2019t good at action games.” <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Apparently, Final Fantasy XVI is slated to be extremely action-oriented; I can’t help but\u00a0think of a cross between FFXV and FFVII Remake’s combat systems, which represent Square Enix\u2019s recent successful forays into real-time mechanics. This also makes me wonder if the upcoming JRPG is going to be difficult.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

As a long-time Final Fantasy fan, I\u2019m looking forward to seeing how Final Fantasy XVI<\/a> builds upon the successes of its predecessors as well as the ways in which it\u2019ll distinguish itself for a next-gen audience. Will you be diving into FFXVI\u2019s easy mode, or do you plan on braving the wild cactuars and malboro\u2019s on a much higher difficulty? <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Source: Gematsu<\/a> via Destructoid<\/a><\/em>]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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When Final Fantasy XVI was first announced towards the end of 2020, I was almost positive that the game was a next-gen-enhanced continuation of Final Fantasy XIV\u2019s MMO formula. The visuals were reminiscent of A Realm Reborn\u2019s fantastical art direction and Creative Business Unit III\u2019s involvement spoke for itself. However, the rest of the launch trailer disproved my original assumptions;\u00a0Final Fantasy XVI is likely going to be a solo, narrative-focused experience similar to fan-favorite, classic Final Fantasy games. Producer Naoki Yoshida\u00a0practically confirmed this in a recent radio show talk. In fact, the latest installment in the JRPG franchise, according to Yoshida, will come with an easy mode. Yoshida\u00a0was originally talking about the future of the popular Final Fantasy MMO; a project that he’s been involved…<\/p>\n

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