New Final Fantasy XVI Trailer "Ambition" Introduces The Realm Valisthea And Its Dominants

Square Enix has announced the release of the latest trailer for the highly anticipated new entry in the acclaimed Final Fantasy franchise, Final Fantasy XVI. The trailer, named Ambition, gives players a more in-depth look at Final Fantasy XVI’s backstory, including the realm of Valisthea and its rich cast of characters they will encounter in the game, including Dominants. Dominants are single men and women who are blessed with the ability to call upon a dread power, which is unlike anything else in the series.

The development team also posted new comments as they set their sights on delivering an unforgettable experience to gamers across the globe. “I'm happy to announce that our newest trailer—Ambition—is now live,” commented Naoki Yoshida, Producer, Final Fantasy XVI. “Rather than focusing on action as we did in our last reveal, this time we wanted to give the world a more in-depth look at Final Fantasy XVI's lore and its rich cast of characters—with the Dominants front and centre. “As the game edges closer to completion, the team has turned its full attention to debugging and final adjustments,” said Hiroshi Takai, Director, Final Fantasy XVI. “Now that things are starting to come together, the game is sizing up to be something truly special.”

Final Fantasy XVI features an immersive world built by talented developers, including Kazutoyo Maehiro (Creative Director & Original Screenplay) and Michael-Christopher Koji Fox (Localization Director) as well as others. It also brings players into the realm of Valisthea, where Eikons are powerful and deadly creatures that reside within Dominants. The story follows Clive Rosfield, a young man dedicated to mastering the blade, who is dubbed the First Shield of Rosaria and tasked to guard his more youthful brother Joshua—the Dominant of the Phoenix. Then some unexpected events set Clive on a dark and dangerous road to revenge.

Final Fantasy XVI is a standalone single-player action RPG being developed for the PlayStation 5 and is set to release in the Summer of 2023. It was first announced on the 16th of September 2020, with a State of Play confirming the title’s release date earlier this year.