Final Fantasy XVI producer teases new trailer for October and release window

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Final Fantasy XVI could get a new trailer in October, and a specific release window sometime after that

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Final Fantasy XVI has been kicking around various gaming shows for the last two years, but we still don’t know a tremendous amount about the game. Various trailers have given us glimpses at the story, setting and gameplay, but the next flagship Final Fantasy title is still mostly an unknown quantity.

Unfortunately, the game didn’t show up at the recent Tokyo Game Show — but its producer did. He suggested that a new trailer could debut in October, and more information about the game’s release window could follow.

“I haven’t gotten a chance to talk to the marketing or public relations team at all, so I’m not sure how much I’m allowed to say,” Yoshida said, “but I think we’ll probably be able to release the next trailer next month or so … And after that, I hope to be able to give a rough of idea of when [FF16] will be released.”

It’s not much to go on, but it’s still good news for eager FF16 fans. A new trailer should be out in October; a better idea of the game’s release window should follow soon after that, perhaps even before the end of the year. Right now, Square Enix has a “summer 2023” launch window, so Yoshida might be able to pinpoint a month — or even a proper release date.

If you haven’t been keeping up with the game so far, FF16 will be the first mainline Final Fantasy game since Final Fantasy XV debuted in 2016. For the record, Tom’s Guide adored FFXV, calling it a “masterpiece” and awarding it 4.5 out of 5 stars:

So far, FF16 looks similarly promising, with fast-paced gameplay, fluid graphics and an ambitious setup for its story. As we pointed out when we ranked every Final Fantasy game, there aren’t any bad games in the mainline series, although some are better than others.

Marshall Honorof
Marshall Honorof

Marshall Honorof was a senior editor for Tom's Guide, overseeing the site's coverage of gaming hardware and software. He comes from a science writing background, having studied paleomammalogy, biological anthropology, and the history of science and technology. After hours, you can find him practicing taekwondo or doing deep dives on classic sci-fi.