When Final Fantasy XVI was first revealed last month, aside from a debut trailer, details were scant. Now, Square Enix has updated the game’s official site, providing info on characters and the in-game world.
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FFXVI producer Naoki Yoshida said Square Enix would be releasing said info before diving back into development.
Final Fantasy XVI takes place in Valisthea, which Square Enix says is “A land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals.” Below is the official description:
The red, bird-like creatures in the top image are called Eikons, and they are the most deadly ones in Valisthea. “Dominants” are people who are blessed with the ability to call upon these creatures to unleash their lethal power.
“In some nations these Dominants are treated as royalty in admiration of this strength—in others they are bound in fear of it, and forced to serve as weapons of war,” writes Square Enix. “Those who are born as Dominants cannot escape their fate, however cruel it may be.”
Within the land of Valisthea, there are six realms. They are:
The Grand Duchy of Rosaria
The Holy Empire of Sanbreque
The Kingdom of Waloed
The Dhalmekian Republic
The Iron Kingdom
The Crystalline Dominion
The official site also introduces three of the game’s main characters, which we first saw in the game’s debut trailer. Their names are Clive Rosfield, Joshua Rosfield, and Jill Warrick.
Don’t expect any more info for the time being. Yoshida said last month, “We want to focus on [FFXIV’s] development until 2021.” In a new comment posted on the official site, Yoshida adds that the development team has grown from a few core members to a full-on team that’s working hard on the game. “And though we’re pouring our hearts and souls into this project each and every day, it may still be some time before we can get it into your hands. However I promise, the wait will be worth it!”
