During today’s PlayStation 5 Showcase event, SQUARE ENIX® revealed that acclaimed creators Naoki Yoshida (FINAL FANTASY® XIV, DRAGON QUEST® X) and Hiroshi Takai (FINAL FANTASY XIV, THE LAST REMNANT™) are collaborating on an all-new standalone mainline FINAL FANTASY game, titled FINAL FANTASY XVI, for the PlayStation 5 (PS5™) system. Comment from Producer Naoki Yoshida FINAL FANTASY XVI producer (that’s right, just producer) Naoki Yoshida here. How did you enjoy the trailer? The exclusive footage, comprised of both battles and cutscenes running in real-time, represents but a fraction of what our team has accomplished since the start of development on this, an all-new FINAL FANTASY game. In that span, the team’s size has grown from a handful of core members to a full-fledged unit that continues to polish and build upon what they have created so far, all to provide players an experience unmatched in terms of story and gameplay. Our next big information ...

The climactic final act of Shadowbringers™ arrives today with release of Patch 5.3 for FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online. The latest update, titled Reflections in Crystal, also brings an abundance of new content, including the next NieR-inspired YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse alliance raid, new dungeon and trial battles, as well as robust adjustments to the new player experience. Patch 5.3 is the ideal time for new players to begin their adventure in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga, which now offers an expanded free trial that includes all content from A Realm Reborn™ and the Heavensward™ expansion (and updates through Patch 3.56). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to two full FINAL FANTASY titles without limit on playtime. Furthermore, all existing and future A Realm Reborn players will now have access to the complete Heavensward expansion and all the features it includes. Alongside the ...

Today’s release of Patch 5.05 in FINAL FANTASY® XIV: Shadowbringers™ brings new challenges and exciting content for players to continue their adventures in the First. This latest update introduces the savage difficulty of the recently released Eden’s Gate raid, as well as a new dungeon to explore, and more crafting recipes and items for players to create and discover. Patch 5.05 includes the following new content and updates: High-Level Raid: Eden’s Gate (Savage) – Players seeking a greater challenge can take on this series of high-difficulty boss encounters. Treasure Hunt Dungeon: “Dungeons of Lyhe Ghiah” – Up to eight players can join together and explore this new instanced dungeon for the chance to obtain rare and unique rewards. New Tomestone: Phantasmagoria – This new currency obtained by completing specific content can be used to purchase all-new gear for Disciples of War and Magic. New Crafting Recipes – Includes updates to Free Company Crafting and Subaquatic Voyages ...