Final Fantasy 16 Release Date Was Perhaps Noticed inside the PlayStation Showcase Trailer

Final Fantasy 16 Release Date Was Perhaps Noticed inside the PlayStation Showcase Trailer.

Many fans believe they have found Final Fantasy 16's release date in the PlayStation Showcase's beginning cinematic, and it adds up.

Several fans expected Sony's latest PlayStation Showcase to be on par with E3, and they were sorely disappointed. The KOTOR remake, Alan Wake Remastered, Rainbow Six Extraction, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Spider-Man 2, Wolverine, and more all graced its virtual stage. Final Fantasy 16 was one thing that many people noticed was lacking.

It seems to reason that it would have been present, given that it was revealed at a Sony event and appears to be a PS5 timed exclusive. Despite the lack of a new teaser, many observant viewers saw what they believe to be the release date of Final Fantasy 16 in the show's beginning. The best thing is that there are several grounds to believe it's genuine.

Fans noticed a sign that reads "Valisthea 06.16" during the opening, which can be seen at the 0:38 moment in the clip below. It appears in the form of a subway, with timings and arrivals for numerous stops clearly shown. Because Final Fantasy 16 is set in Valisthea, this has led to speculation that the game will be released on June 16, 2022. Keep in mind that the trailer has a plethora of Easter eggs with little to no meaning, such as Pac-Man, Alan Wake, and Deathloop, to name a few.

As a result, it's reasonable to assume that not all Easter eggs are significant, but some are. The cover image for God of War: Ragnarok was used prominently in the trailer's introduction. Given that the teaser for Final Fantasy 16 takes place in a subway with a certain month and date, it's safe to assume that it implies more than other Easter eggs.

The lack of a consistent release schedule for Final Fantasy adds to this. Even having global releases, the franchise hasn't truly followed a pattern since its beginning in 1987. It's had early, summer, fall, and Christmas releases, and given Sony's track record (and the exclusivity aspect), a summer 2022 release date for Final Fantasy 16 seems likely.

The only significant flaw is that the game's release date is on a Thursday, while most games are released on Tuesdays or Fridays. There are a few exceptions, and Thursday is near enough to Friday that it isn't a major inconvenience. It might possibly have chosen this day since it coincides with the 16th major release.

Fans will soon find out whether this is the case, particularly if the film is set to release in June. Many fans are expecting a surprise debut by Final Fantasy 16 during the Tokyo Game Show, which takes place from September 30 to October 3, and if it does, confirmation might come sooner than expected.

Final Fantasy 16 is currently under development for the PS5.