During today’s State of Play SquareEnix showed a trailer for the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI, the trailer shows off some of the combat which appears to be even more action-oriented than previous titles with the combat resembling a spectacle fighter like Devil May Cry or Bayonetta. There were no other party members shown in the trailer which has led to speculation that there might not be a party of characters

The trailer also indicates that the summon spells themselves will play an important role in the story and be playable in giant battles.

The trailer announced the release window for summer of 2023.