

Keep in mind that, however reliable Navtra has been in the past, this is still an unconfirmed rumor at the moment. Either way, it appears that Sony is going all-in on PlayStation exclusives with Square Enix. However, Navtra has said repeatedly that the title is “new” and “in addition to updates on currently announced stuff.” What’s not clear is if the next chapter of the VII Remake saga falls into that category or not. The most obvious immediate reaction is a reveal for Final Fantasy VII Remake’s next part (whether or not it will be called Part II is up for debate). This last comment creates a lot of interesting speculation for what the title could be. Conceptually, I think it might be up many people' alley.” Not as high-end as FFXVI or Forespoken but certainly more significant than World of FF or a remaster. “I believe we’re getting two major SE reveals this June: A PS5 exclusive FF title, and a cross-gen Eidos title.” This is where they confirm that the major Final Fantasy title in development is a PS5 exclusive.įinally, after some prodding for more information about the size and scope of the Final Fantasy game being announced, they said “Just to set expectations: It’s something new. So take it with a grain of salt,” Navtra said in a later post. “I don’t know their exact E3 schedule, but I’m guessing based on knowledge of what games they have in development, how far in they are, and their target release dates. It should be a good E3 season for Square overall.” This statement immediately rules out a known quantity and says that it’s something new. Initially, Navtra posted on ResetEra “I believe you can expect at least one more major FF announcement in addition to updates on the currently announced stuff ( XVI/Endwalker/VIIR).

So when Navtra started speaking up about this year’s E3 reveals, it perked up some ears.
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They were also the insider behind a number of announcements from Sony’s first PS5 software showcase last June and they revealed Marvel’s Avengers’ PlayStation-exclusive Spider-Man DLC before it was officially announced.

Last year, Navtra was the source who leaked Final Fantasy XVI as a timed PS5 exclusive with an imminent reveal shortly before the game was officially shown and revealed to be just that, a timed PS5 exclusive. They call it a “reveal,” which seems to rule out a new trailer for either Final Fantasy XVI or Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade(the latter of which will have already released by the time we hit E3). ResetEra user Navtra, a known insider with a solid track record with past reveals, said that there are two major reveals coming from Square Enix in June, and one of them is a PS5-exclusive Final Fantasy. With the event now less than a month away, the rumor mill is heating up and insiders are dropping information about what we might see. So, if last year's any indication, we could hear more soon through a new Square Enix Presents.E3 2021 could play host to some pretty massive reveals. E3 might not be happening but that's not stopping publishers like Microsoft preparing presentations next month. If development is this close to completion, there's a good chance we'll soon learn when its launching. However, I regret to inform you that I will be unable to keep that promise, as complications from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic have delayed the game’s development by almost half a year." Speaking at the time, Naoki Yoshida stated: "When we last spoke, I promised I would have more information on Final Fantasy XVI sometime later in 2021.

Further reveals were expected during 2021 though last December, Square Enix admitted this wouldn't happen, confirming development was delayed by six months. They did provide a closer look at these new characters, the world of Valisthea, and artwork in October 2020, but news soon went quiet afterwards.
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We know it's currently PS5 exclusive but previous rumours have suggested that, similar to Final Fantasy 7 Remake, this may only be a timed console exclusive. Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series XS, Xbox One and PC. Since that initial reveal (opens in new tab) trailer back in September 2020, we've not seen much of Square Enix's anticipated next main entry. We don't have a confirmed release date for Final Fantasy 16 right now. Keep in mind this could also be referencing Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2, but with Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin now released, we're hopeful to see either upcoming game soon. It's worth noting that Square Enix launched a 35th anniversary website (opens in new tab) back in March and crucially, that teases more news on upcoming releases soon.
