The PlayStation 5 show window set out with a huge announcement today , revealingFinal Fantasy XVIto the creation during a microcomputer simulation of what the plot will calculate like on Sony ’s next - gen cabinet , and it ’s a PlayStation undivided . Final Fantasy ’s last mainline instalment wasFinal Fantasy XV , a game that was notoriously in evolution for years while shifting squad and focus , resulting in a game that was factious among many critic while steadily improving with substance releases .

Rumors began circularize that there would be ahugeFinal Fantasyannouncementat the PlayStation showcase thanks to an early tweet from Square administrator Shinji Hashimoto , who is generally know to get active on social medium when the enfranchisement has something to let out to fans . When that tweet was subsequently taken down , fans immediately know something was up , though it was unreadable exactly what .

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ThePlayStation 5 showcaseunveiledFinal Fantasy XVIas a PlayStationconsole exclusive , though it appears the game will also release on PC . The trailer was very fleshed out when compared to the late submission ’s early reveal , so it appear Square Enix wait until the game was further along in developing before define the Browning automatic rifle too in high spirits on a release engagement in the near time to come . WhileFinal Fantasy XVIdoesn’t have a release date just yet , it showcased action - base combat interchangeable toThe Witcher 3while also borrowing hard fromFinal Fantasy XV ’s teleportation mechanic . The floor revolves around crystals once more , and it looks like a darker narrative than many may have expected .

The game ’s story   also seems to fly in the aspect of the common tale regarding crystal as saving properties in the enfranchisement , and rather hints that the player and their accomplices may be set about to separate free from the influence of the mystical items . Of naturally , there ’s very little known about the plot at the minute , so there is plenty of way for interpretation on whether or not this pursuit is a skilful idea .

More importantly , though , the condition ofFinal Fantasy XVIas a PlayStation console scoop is a huge secret plan - changer for Sony . The PlayStation 4 made its name - and , eventually , its unbelievable current - gen success - off the back of its peachy sole library . While it seems like the day of pure console exclusives are growing ever fainter , it appears a new standard may be set up for console + PC exclusives - and if that ’s the vitrine , Sony has one of the most authoritative next - gen titles already in the PlayStation ’s back pocket .

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