Details of a brand new Final Fantasy 16 trailer seem to have leaked, and it sounds just like the trailer will give us a extra in-depth look into the story and what function Final Fantasy‘s iconic crystals will play in that story. We do not but know when the trailer is about to formally drop, although.

This information involves us by way of IGN SEA, who broke a narrative a few new Final Fantasy 16 trailer earlier in the present day. Here’s the factor, although: there is no such thing as a new Final Fantasy 16 trailer, at the very least not but. According to IGN, the trailer will break down Final Fantasy 16‘s kingdoms, their “Eikons” (learn: summoned monsters), and the characters of Clive and Joshua, amongst different issues.

Final Fantasy 16 takes place in a land known as Valisthea, wherein the notorious crystals are slowly fading away. The world is struggling to outlive within the wake of the crystals’ passing, with a voiceover within the new trailer apparently lamenting the “mom’s flame” flickering out. This new trailer sounds prefer it’ll be reinforcing the darker and extra mature tone Final Fantasy 16 is taking.

The new trailer additionally delves into every of Final Fantasy 16‘s kingdoms and their respective Eikons. We do not know which Eikons belong to which kingdoms but, excluding the Grand Duchy of Rosaria, which claims Phoenix as its Eikon. Other kingdoms embody the divine Sanbreque, the desert land of the Dhalmekian Republic, and the remoted Kingdom of Waloed, in addition to the mysterious and formidable Iron Kingdom.

According to IGN, the brand new trailer will even see the return of Clive and Joshua, two of the principle characters of Final Fantasy 16. Joshua is proven summoning the Eikon Phoenix, and Clive and varied different occasion members are seen exploring a area often called the “Deadlands”. IGN says there’s additionally a reel of acquainted summoned monsters on the finish of the brand new trailer, so you may most likely be capable to spot some acquainted faces in there.

Final Fantasy 16 is because of land on PS5 in the summertime of 2023. According to producer Naoki Yoshida, higher often called Yoshi-P, the sport is “totally playable” from begin to end, with the dev group now specializing in sharpening and refining the expertise prepared for launch. Assuming Final Fantasy 16 would not get delayed, virtually three years may have handed between the sport’s announcement and its launch. Let’s hope it lives as much as that point. At the very least, I hope it is higher than Final Fantasy 15.