In a conference dedicated to RPGs, some information regarding Final Fantasy XVI and the skill tree in the game was revealed by the director, describing it as “expansive”
It had already been talked about how Final Fantasy XVI would not have had space within the various Showcases of the Tokyo Game Show 2021. This was revealed by Naoki Yoshida himself, director of the fourteenth chapter of the saga who returned this time to produce the brand new Final title. Fantasy. However, this did not mean that Yoshi-P would not be among those present at the event: in fact, he attended a discussion focused on RPGs with Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of Fantasian and also a veteran of the Final Fantasy series, held during the Tokyo Game Show 2021.
The Final Fantasy XVI skill tree, according to Yoshi-P and Sakaguchi
In the debate, Yoshida explains that the choice to add this skill tree in Final Fantasy XVI is due to wanting to give a sense of “growth” to the character, who is both unique and personal to the players. Sakaguchi seems to approve of his idea, explaining how in Fantasian one of the best sensations of the RPG was precisely the unlocking of new skill trees. One of the aspects more fundamental of this kind, Sakaguchi comments, is the ability to customize within the boundaries of the characters.
The two are on the same wave of thought, with Yoshi-P admitting to being influenced from the titles created by Sakaguchi, explaining how to want to create a skill tree “That expands” and because according to him, usually, there are two ways to play a character: either you put yourself in his shoes, already pre-established, or, as with FFXIV, you can make yourself the protagonist. However, if we find ourselves in the event that we will have to play a hero with already defined characteristics, it would still be better to have a feeling of personalization of the character’s progress, as this would give wider and more varied game options.
Final Fantasy XVI, does not possess yet a release date, but it is known that it will be available on PS5 exclusively. So continue to wait for new updates and information on this and other games at our website TechGameWorld.com; if you are interested in finding other titles to play in the meantime, take a look at the Instant Gaming store.