As the release of the action role-playing game Final Fantasy XVI approaches, developers Square Enix have released a statement asking those who have obtained early copies not to share any gameplay details before the game’s official release on June 22, 2023. The game, which will be exclusive to PlayStation 5 for a limited period, is the sixteenth main installment in the renowned Final Fantasy series.
Final Fantasy XVI combines open environments and an action-based combat system, where players can employ both melee and magical attacks. The game also includes traditional series elements, such as Chocobos, and summoned monsters known as Eikons. These Eikons can be both adversaries as bosses and allies by channeling their power in combat.
The developers made the appeal via their official Twitter account:
We’re aware that a small number of physical copies of Final Fantasy XVI are being circulated. We are in the process of a thorough investigation into illegitimate acquisitions and are acting to limit this ahead of the official launch of the game on June 22nd.
For those who receive a copy ahead of launch, we kindly ask that you do not share any aspect of the game; including screenshots, videos, and livestreams, until after Final Fantasy XVI has officially launched.
Our priority is to ensure that the full game experience is not spoiled for our fans, and to do that we will be taking down any images, videos or streams published ahead of launch day.
We ask for your assistance and cooperation in this final week ahead of launch. It’s almost June 22nd, and we can’t wait for you to experience the full game the way the development team intended.
Sincerely,
The Final Fantasy XVI team
The Final Fantasy XVI team is making efforts to preserve the integrity of the gaming experience for their fans. They are discouraging the sharing of any game-related content, including screenshots, videos, and livestreams, until after the game has officially been released. The team plans to remove any such content published before launch day, in an attempt to prevent the game experience from being prematurely revealed.
The developers at Square Enix hope that with the cooperation and support of the gaming community, they can ensure that players around the globe can experience Final Fantasy XVI as intended when it officially launches on June 22, 2023.
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