With all the news of Kingdom Hearts 2.8, Kingdom Hearts 3 and the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, it’s easy to forget that we have yet another Final Fantasy title in development. It has been a while since we have heard any news on Final Fantasy XV, however we’re expecting to hear more in the very near future.
In the meantime, FFXV director Hajime Tabata sent out a Happy New Year letter to the fans of the series, confirming a 2016 release date for the highly anticipated RPG.
Happy New Year!
We will finally release FFXV this year, in 2016! In development, previous phases required wisdom and strength. However, moving forward the final phase will focus on effort and willpower.
I vow to you all that every member in the team will do their best to the very last possible moment taking responsibility and pride in their craft.
We will do everything we can do to finish FFXV to create an experience we are incredibly proud of and one that you will enjoy and treasure.
The whole FFXV team appreciates all of the support from each and everyone one of you this past year.
I cannot tell you how much it means to all of us.We’d like to celebrate a wonderful New Year and as we approach the release of FFXV, I’d like to enjoy that moment with you all.
Director of FFXV Hajime Tabata
While the letter doesn’t give a proper release date, it is good to know that we will at least see the game this year. Hopefully we’ll hear more from Square Enix with a more concrete release date in the near future.