Here's the biggest story being shared around the web ahead of Sony's State of Play tonight: the PlayStation Store page for Final Fantasy XVI has just been updated. Gasp!
The suggestion, of course, being that we're getting a much needed update on the RPG during the broadcast. It's already got some people convinced that it's happening, but as per usual, we're here to potentially p*ss on the parade.
The bottom line is this: a PS Store page update doesn't mean anything, and it never has. We've seen this exact same scenario happen before, when multiple pages were refreshed ahead of a State of Play broadcast last year (Final Fantasy XVI included, funnily enough!). Nothing came of it.
The store page updating might not be indicative of anything, but that doesn't mean Final Fantasy XVI is forbidden from today's State of Play. Square Enix has said that the game is ready to be shown — a full trailer is apparently primed. The timing would certainly add up if it does appear tonight, especially since Sony has promised third party content.
But again, don't take this PS Store adjustment as confirmation — it just doesn't work like that. As always, we'd recommend tempering your expectations (and then if it does actually happen, you can act surprised).
[source twitter.com, via reddit.com]
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Everyone needs to do a headspin if it happens.
One might think that preorders may open after the show but it will most probably not happen. Sure Final Fantasy 16 is a huge deal, I would suspect it could get its own state of play...
I swear I read something before the last SoP and then nothing happened
Do it ya cowards 😂
Nah, it's FF, this is about 8 years too early.
I’m actually thinking I might enjoy this FF from what I’ve seen so far. Considering I haven’t enjoyed one since 10, that’s a big deal for me.
FF16 sounds logical for an appearance in this State of Play yet I wouldn't be shocked if it doesn't appear at all
What updated on the store page? Still looks pretty bare bones to me.
All stars are aligned, no way it doesn't happen
I'm fully expecting it to not be part of tonight's show. I'll be well happy with just Horizon VR2.
starts rocking back and forth, humming FF tunes
CAN'T CONTAIN THE HYPE!!!
I'm going with it not appearing, Summer Game Fest feels like a better fit for it as it appearing here would just take all the attention away from PSVR2.
The trailer is done. Square Enix executives have seen it. The release window is set. It really is just when they plan to pull the trigger. But it is time for some damn transparency. They said Spring. We are now into Summer. So, time to really figure things out. State of Play makes the most sense rather than a PS5 exclusive being lost in a sea of Summer GameFest announcements.
Unfortunatelly, all states of play I watched were disapointing except that one for the HFW. I hope this game have some appearance in today's showcase. This game has huge impact in my decision to get my PS5 early this year. It was really hard to finally get one with the disk drive.
If this is shown today, I'm 100% sure we get a release date, that's how Yoshi-P works.
I'm just dreading it won't be shown yet lol
Cool we will see.word up son
Oh yeah.Final fantasy 7 remake is excellent .word up son
After the masterpiece of FF7R and learning that Yoshi P is involved, this is now my most anticipated game. Even if it turns out to be bad, it’s the most intriguing thing on the horizon for me
I’d rather have this trailer alone and dead space for the rest of the showcase than anything VR. I’m praying for FF16 today or during Summer Game Fest.
not expecting FF16 until 2025
I’m pumped for FFXVI to come out yet I’m skeptical to buy since 97% of games are never ready/top quality on Day 1. Dilemmas, dilemmas smh…
We all know the game will release 5 minutes after SoP 😐
@playstation1995
I disagree, I did not find it to be excellent.
Word.
Fingers crossed we get a release date trailer during the event!
@sorteddan. Yes it is dog.its excellent.word up son
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