Final Fantasy 16 will release in summer 2023 Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Final Fantasy 16 will release in summer 2023 Eikonic. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Published on 2 Jun 2022 15 comments Final Fantasy 16 finally has a release window of summer 2023. Naoki Yoshida introduced a new trailer for the game at the PlayStation State of Play you can watch below, which gave us a fresh look at the game's story and gameplay. In particular it showcased the game's cast of summons, or Eikons as they're known, their names chanted in the music if you listen carefully: Phoenix, Titan, Garuda, Ramuh, Shiva, Odin, Bahamut, and Ifrit. The trailer showed the colossal characters battling against each other, perhaps even controlled by the player. It's clear the Eikons will play a major role in both gameplay and story. It also showed more of lead character Clive battling solo against various soldier enemies, using both sword and elemental Eikonic Strike abilities. It certainly seems more action-focused than the series has been before. There were also glimpses of its medieval setting, political storyline of grand wars and intrigue, and even a touch of romance. "Awaken child of fate, awaken Ifrit," a voice says at the end of the trailer, focusing on Clive's face. Could Clive's fate be linked to Ifrit, just as the young Joshua is linked to Phoenix? A PlayStation Blog post reveals some futher information on the Dominants of Titan and Garuda. Hugo Kupka's awakening as Dominant of the Eikon Titan "thrust him to the forefront of Dhalmekian politics" and into his role as Permanent Economic Adviser. Benedikta Harman is Dominant of the Eikon Garuda, Warden of the Wind, who's on the hunt for the "elusive second Eikon of Fire". Presumably that's Clive. "Thank you for waiting so long," said Yoshida, alluding to the impact of the pandemic. "And though the world finds itself in turmoil, we'll continue to focus on what we do best - making games. For if, through entertainment, we can provide people with something they can truly enjoy, maybe we can bring a little happiness to these hard times." Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store