Final Fantasy XVI – COVID suffers significant production delay, but next reveal will be out spring 2022

When it comes to anticipated game releases, Final Fantasy XVI is on the list for many people. Producer Naoki Yoshida had intended to provide more information about the upcoming release later this year. A new update on COVID-19’s impact on manufacturing and brand new disclosure targets for spring comes in today.

In the letter from Yoshida, he said that produced on Final Fantasy XVI was delayed almost half a year by the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only has the pandemic resulted in more employees working from home, but this decentralized system has other implications for the studio team as well. “This has unfortunately impeded communication from the Tokyo office, thus resulting in delays in – or in severe cases – possible cancellation of property deliveries from our outsourced partners, “read the update. However, the team moved on and he gave a positive note that the team has addressed these issues throughout 2021 and is hopeful about the future in the new year.

Their goals with this new focus include improving the quality of the graphics resources, developing and refining the combat mechanics, working on the battles, perfecting the cutscenes, and overall optimization. While this work continues, polishing and working will hopefully hit their next goal – a major reveal in the spring.

A message from Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida. # FF16 #FFXVI pic.twitter.com/qtfJUUp6LA

– FINAL FANTASY XVI (@finalfosystemxvi) December 27, 2021

With the year 2022 upon us, Final Fantasy XVI seems to be heading for a different year than this year. With this target of a new reveal in spring While it may disappoint some because of its delay, the challenges of undertaking huge projects during a global pandemic cannot be underestimated.

Yoshida ended the update with an apology for the delay on new information but also gratitude to everyone who continues to be patient and continues to be passionate about the upcoming release. Even if it takes longer than expected in difficult times understandably.

You can read the manufacturer’s update at the Final Fantasy XVI Location or through the official tweet.