
Localization Director – Michael-Christopher Koji Fox ( FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, FINAL FANTASY XI Online, FINAL FANTASY VII Dirge of Cerberus).
Creative Director & Original Screenplay - Kazutoyo Maehiro ( FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, FINAL FANTASY XII, THE LAST REMNANT). Main Director - Hiroshi Takai ( FINAL FANTASY V, SaGa Frontier, THE LAST REMNANT). Producer - Naoki Yoshida ( FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, DRAGON QUEST X, DRAGON QUEST: Monster Battle Road). SQUARE ENIX also unveiled information on key development staff, including veterans from FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, DEVIL MAY CRY 5, THE LAST REMNANT and more. "The team, under direction of Hiroshi Takai, has entered the final leg of development and is focusing on polish as they continue their march toward launch." Yoshida added, "With the power of the PlayStation®5 console behind us, we're looking to take you on a seamless, story-driven, white-knuckle ride that will rival even the most thrilling roller-coaster. We'll do our best to not keep you waiting too long before our next update!" "As for development progress, I'm happy to announce that the game is fully playable from start to finish though, from optimization to brush-up, there is still a mountain of challenges to tackle as we head into our final push. "In our latest trailer, we've introduced several new Eikons, as well as provided a more detailed peek at our action-packed battle system and the freedom it gives players," said Hiroshi Takai, Director, FINAL FANTASY XVI. Not to mention epic clashes between the Eikons themselves that put you right in the action." #Final fantasy xvi release full
"Namely, high-octane battles featuring our protagonist Clive Rosfield wielding a full arsenal of attacks unique to the game's many Eikons (summons). "The latest trailer gives players a clearer picture of what actual gameplay will entail," commented Naoki Yoshida, Producer, FINAL FANTASY XVI.