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Today, on the official Final Fantasy XVI Twitter page, Square Enix has announced a pre-launch celebration for the newest game of the Final Fantasy series. The tweet simply reads, “Save the date,” and is accompanied by a picture that explains the event’s date and time. With the Final Fantasy XVI release date quickly approaching, the hype is starting to grow to an all-time high for the beloved franchise.
When Is The Final Fantasy XVI Pre-Launch Event?
Based on the information provided by the tweet, the Final Fantasy XVI pre-launch event will be taking place on June 11th, 2023, at 3 p.m. PDT. The event will be held live in Los Angeles, though it will also be live-streamed at the same time. Though very little besides this is shared, the post also states that more details for the celebration will come soon as the Final Fantasy XVI release date approaches.
The Game Will Be An Action-Filled Return To The Franchise
Final Fantasy XVI is the 16th mainline entry in the Final Fantasy franchise. Like most Final Fantasy games, this new entry will include original characters and worlds and a completely independent story. The game will follow Clive Rosfield as he navigates the war-torn world of Valisthea. Additionally, by using his powers as a Dominant, or a human who can control a massive monster called an Eikon, Clyde must protect his brother Joshua and get revenge for the fall of his kingdom.
Final Fantasy games, although they stand completely on their own, feature elements that are shared throughout the series. Previous Final Fantasy entries have included Eikons, so bringing them back is already a nod to other games. On top of this, chocobos, bird-like creatures featured in almost every game, return once again. Players also predict a character named Cid will be present as well, which is another series tradition.
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Final Fantasy XVI will release on June 22nd, 2023. Although they have faced delays in the past, the official statement of the pre-launch celebration should solidify this date. The newest entry of the Final Fantasy franchise is available for pre-order.