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In the land of Valisthea, mountainous Mothercrystals have blessed its occupants with aether. This precious element has fuelled the magicks that have allowed empires to flourish in the light of their source for centuries.

However, the light of the Mothercrystals is fading and once-abundant realms have become barren deadlands due to a mysterious Blight. The uneasy alliance between the powers that formed around each Mothercrystal is fading too, and as the Blight threatens to destroy everything they have built, a great age of peace and prosperity will soon make way for a new age of war and uncertainty.

Eikons and Dominants

The iconic summons from previous Final Fantasy games are reimagined as Eikons. In Final Fantasy XVI, Eikons are known throughout Valisthea for their incredible power.

Many of Valisthea’s realms have what is known as a Dominant, a human who has inherited an Eikon and can call upon their might. Clive Rosfield was expected to become Rosaria’s new Dominant, but his younger brother received the blessing instead.

Dominants are powerless to resist their fate – and for those who happen to awake as Dominant in a region that despises them, it could spell a cruel end.

A Final Fantasy for all

The makers of Final Fantasy XVI have a solution for fans of the previous games who might struggle with the switch to real-time combat: Story-Focused mode. Choosing this option when starting a game will make items called Timely Accessories available.

These are effectively accessibility options built into the game’s inventory, providing you with options like the ability to slow down time when enemies attack or perform combos with a single button, as well as passive buffs to your stats. Timely Accessories can be activated or removed at any time, allowing you to enjoy the adventure the way you want.