In the latest not-so-"Final Fantasy," protagonist Clive Rosfield — a skilled swordsman, son of an archduke and protector of his more favored younger brother — battles a dark fantasy medieval world filled with betrayal, tyranny, giant creatures and magic, with a lovable wolf companion oftentimes fighting by his side.
The lore of "Final Fantasy XVI" is expectedly unique and not related to any series predecessors. There are, however, references to past games that fans would notice.
Fans of 2016's "Final Fantasy XV" will certainly recall Prince Noctis and his team's friendly Chocobo mounts, as well as Lady Lunafreya's message-sending puppy, Umbra. But the mood in FFXVI is far more serious — you're no longer road-tripping with your favorite allies in a car with snacks and supplies.
