Final Fantasy XVI delayed by COVID-19, with reveal coming in spring 2022

The development of the next game in the hallmark RPG franchise is being pushed back nearly six months, according to its producer.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 39 words · Russell Martinez

The Final Fantasy franchise is the latest video game to face challenges from the pandemic.

Yoshida said the plan is to offer a reveal of the game in spring 2022.

A message from Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida.#FF16#FFXVIpic.twitter.com/qtfJUUp6LA