Who is the Protagonist in Final Fantasy XVI?

Official Final Fantasy 16 screenshot of swordsman

Game developers for Final Fantasy 16 have revealed much of the details regarding main characters and the narrative within the newest installment to the long-standing series, set to arrive next week. The June 22 release date is fast approaching, and franchise fans are excited to see how developer Square Enix has decided to drive narrative elements forward without an open world. Following an interview with its developers, it’s clear that Final Fantasy 16 will centralize one character’s story — but who is the protagonist?

Clive Rosfield will take center stage as the main playable character in Final Fantasy 16, as detailed by Square Enix. In a lot of ways, it appears that the newcomer may surprise us with elements we haven’t set seen from the action-fantasy RPG series. Let’s get into the details surrounding Clive and his role as the protagonist in Final Fantasy 16.

Final Fantasy XVI – PlayStation 5
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  • Titanic Clashes – When rival Dominants come head to head, epic battles between their Eikons ensue
  • Eikonic Action – Clive utilizes the powers of multiple Eikons in breakneck battle
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Who is the Main Character in Final Fantasy 16?

Square Enix has revealed that Clive Rosfield will serve as the main character in Final Fantasy 16, which is set to release next week. In an interview with the game’s producer, Naoki Yoshida, and art director, Hiroshi Minagawa, it was confirmed that you will primarily play as Clive within a complex story that spans decades and features many supporting characters.

In a separate Square Enix blog post published by Duncan Heaney, we learned a lot more about who Clive is and what role he plays as the main character of Final Fantasy 16. As time progresses in the game, we’ll see Clive throughout various stages of his own life, from his time as a 15-year-old swordsman and First Shield of Rosaria to a matured hero and guardian of the Phoenix on his quest to exact revenge.

Who is the Main Antagonist of Final Fantasy 16?

We can’t be sure who will be the greatest villain we’ll face in Final Fantasy 16, but it’s safe to assume one of the main antagonists in the new title is Barnabas Tharmr. According to the deep dive published by Duncan Heaney through Square Enix, the character wanders Valisthea as one of its most skilled swordsman and fighters. His renown has earned him an immense army and navy, though he prefers to watch wars unfold from the sidelines.

While much remains under wraps just days away from Final Fantasy 16’s launch, this has certainly contributed to the well-earned hype surrounding the new installment. With that, we can only hope that world-building to this extent is reflected in the overall experience of the game. We’re excited to see Clive through his journey in the latest entry to the iconic fantasy series next week.

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