![]() If a PC version does follow (which seems a reasonable bet), it could be some time before it happens. A PC version was mentioned in the Final Fantasy 16 reveal trailer but hasn't been acknowledged since, and Square Enix is promoting the game as a PS5 exclusive. Diversity that, while not all-encompassing, is synergistic with the setting we’ve created and is true to the inspirations from which we are drawing."įinal Fantasy has always been a pretty white series, but even so Yoshida's response to the question of diversity is, as he predicted, disappointing.įinal Fantasy 16, an entirely new mainline addition to the series that will feature brand new characters in an entirely new game world, is set to debut on the PlayStation 5 in the summer of 2023. "People whose stories we can resonate with. Yoshida also threw a nod to the notion that diversity of thought is what really matters: "In the end, we simply want the focus to be less on the outward appearance of our characters and more on who they are as people-people who are complex and diverse in their natures, backgrounds, beliefs, personalities, and motivations," he said. "The story we are telling is fantasy, yes, but it is also rooted in reality." "Ultimately, we felt that while incorporating ethnic diversity into Valisthea was important, an over-incorporation into this single corner of a much larger world could end up causing a violation of those narrative boundaries we originally set for ourselves," Yoshida said. What does "realism" mean when you've got whole-ass dragons flying around in the sky and nekkers come up from the ground? (It's also often used to explain the absence of women in fantasy RPG settings.) But it's a rationale that crumbles under even the most cursory examination. The words “f**k” and “sh*t” are heard in the game.It's not a great answer, but it is a well-worn one: A commitment to medieval "realism" has been used many times in the past to justify a lack of diversity in games, including big hits like The Witcher, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and Mordhau. My chamber is just upstairs." Some characters are depicted with partially exposed breasts and buttocks. The game contains some sexual material: a character caressing and straddling a man in bed references to prostitution-sexual moaning sounds in a brothel dialogue such as, “I'd be happy to show you…provided I can afford it” and “…thank you for your service. Cutscenes depict additional acts of violence and blood: a character's hands severed by a sword a guard's throat slit by a knife a character impaled through the chest a prisoner's shoulder stabbed and twisted by an interrogator's blade. Blood-splatter effects frequently occur when characters are slashed and killed. There’s just one noticeable problemthere doesn’t seem to be a single non-white character in. Battles are fast paced, accompanied by impact sounds, cries of pain, and large explosions. Two weeks ago, Square Enix released a new story trailer for its upcoming RPG, Final Fantasy XVI. During fighting sequences, players can perform cinematic attacks/finishing moves by following on-screen prompts. Final Fantasy XVIs battles move much more quickly than those old games though, and combat director Ryota Suzuki drew on his experience developing lightning-fast action game Devil May Cry 5 for. ![]() Players use swords and magical attacks (e.g., fireballs, lighting strikes) to kill characters in melee-style combat. From a third-person perspective, players explore a fantasy kingdom, complete various quests, and engage in battles against enemy soldiers and fantastical creatures (e.g., trolls, orcs). ![]() This is an action role-playing game in which players assume the role of an enslaved prince (Clive) on a quest to find his missing brother. ![]()
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