WhileFinal Fantasyfans may be preparing for the release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Intergradenext month, they may be getting more good news in the form of a big announcement. Reportedly, a newFinal Fantasygame is in the works, and it could be taking inspiration from theDark Soulsfranchise.
This is not the first time that rumors have kicked up regarding amajor PS5Final Fantasyannouncement, as the discussion started a few days ago on ResetEra. According to reputable insider Navtra, the next originalFinal Fantasygame will apparently be a PS5-exclusive RPG. Supposedly, it will be one of the big showings from Square Enix at E3 2021, and the news has gotten fans of the series excited. Today, French leaker Souls Hunt expanded on this leak, adding some new information about its genre.
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Apparently, the PS5-exclusiveFinal Fantasygame will be directly inspired bytheDark Soulsseries. With Soulslike games being hugely popular for single-player gamers, such a project would likely be a big hit. It would also be a new genre forFinal Fantasy, giving longtime fans a fresh experience. On top of this reveal, Souls Hunt makes the same claim as Navtra about its PS5 exclusivity. They do speculate that this exclusivity could be timed, though Souls Hunt remains uncertain on this point.
On top of a confirmation for the game’s genre, this newFinal Fantasytitle will also supposedly be developed by Team Ninja. Assuming these leaks turn out to be accurate, this would be a perfect fit, as the studio’s experience withtheNiohfranchiseshows its capability to create memorable Soulslikes. In their video on the topic, Souls Hunt compares the rumored game toStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, indicating that it may retain elements fromDark Soulswhile leaving others behind.
As for what players can expect if this rumor holds true, the usual staples of the genre will likely be seen. It might have a gameplay loop relying on intense fights and repetition, with players needing to slowly improve after several deaths. Environmental storytelling could serve as a big focus, with cutscenes possibly being less prevalent than they are ingames likeFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. Stand-out boss fights against some difficult enemies are probable as well. Lastly, the genre’s past implies that a complex RPG system relying on specific builds for armor and weapons could be included.
As exciting as it may be,Final Fantasyfans should still take this information with a grain of salt, as there has been no official confirmation that this PS5-exclusive game even exists. FollowingSquare Enix’s presentation at E3 2021, gamers should have answers regarding whether this supposed Soulslike is coming anytime soon.
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