We’re not saying one of the biggest because, with Forspoken, Square Enix didn’t deliver what Sony might have expected from the now-defunct Luminous Productions game.

The game’s theme song (Tsuki Wo Miteita – Moongazing) was written by Kenshi Yonezu and performed by him in the Square Enix and Sony game (as Sony is also helping with development). The game’s producer Naoki Yoshida announced this on Twitter. Yonezu said, “Words cannot express Final Fantasy’s impact on my life. I never thought I would ever receive an opportunity like this. I wrote this song, especially for this game. Thank you.” Yoshida added, “When I discovered we’d be able to work with Yonezu-san, I was surprised and overjoyed. I’m a big fan of Yonezu’s work, and I know that he has a passion for creating music that resonates across the generations, so I was sure he’d be able to capture the world, the story, and the themes of Final Fantasy XVI. He’s an amazing artist and an avid gamer and Final Fantasy fan, so please look forward to hearing his theme song!”

More details can be found on the PlayStation Blog: “Clive’s Hideout, which serves as his base camp throughout the game, was revealed at the State of Play. The footage showcased Clive preparing for upcoming battles by crafting items with gathered materials or tackling training modes. Players can also complete a variety of side quests as well as Mob Hunts, which allows you to take on stronger enemies. Mob Hunts can be accepted from the Hunt Board, where you’ll spot a familiar face from the series—Moogle!

Loresman Harpocrates appears in Clive’s Hideout. He studies the history and customs of Valisthea, researching the local climate, folklore, religion, and traditions. Harpocrates is very curious about Clive’s stories. He takes home from his adventures. As Clive shares his past experiences, Harpocrates gains new knowledge as a researcher. And the Thousand Tomes, in which he keeps records of his understanding, will become more and more complete. You can read everything about Valisthea if you visit Harpocrates and unravel the Thousand Tomes.

Vivian, the Military Scholar, is well-versed in the affairs of the countries of Valisthea and gives Clive lectures at various points in the story. You can talk to her in the Hideout as well. Vivian is very knowledgeable about present-day Valisthea, as well as its history. She will be happy to bestow you with knowledge of the past. With her help, you can explore the details of ever-changing character relationships and world affairs during specific periods. Whenever you want to review the story so far or determine where Clive should go next, her knowledge will significantly help. The latter half of the show was focused on combat. The show revealed new footage of Clive’s action gameplay, titanic clashes between the Eikons themselves, and epic Eikonic abilities.”

Final Fantasy XVI will launch on PlayStation 5 on June 22.

Source: Gematsu