Sq. Enix has revealed the primary theme tune of its upcoming mainline Closing Fantasy recreation Closing Fantasy XVI.
The tune is written and carried out by common Japanese singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, and it is titled “Tsuki o Mite Ita,” which interprets into “I used to be wanting on the Moon.” Apparently, the official English translation is “Moongazing.”
Its reveal follows the newest PlayStation State of Play, throughout which Sq. Enix launched a ton of very fascinating gameplay and extra particulars.
You possibly can take a look at the theme tune within the video under.
The press launch saying the teaser features a assertion from Yonezu-san himself:
Phrases can not categorical the affect Closing Fantasy has had on my life. I by no means thought or imagined that I might ever obtain a possibility like this. I wrote this tune particularly for this recreation. Thanks.
We additionally hear from producer Naoki Yoshida.
After I came upon that we’d be capable of work with Mr. Yonezu, I used to be not solely stunned, however overjoyed. I’m a giant fan of Yonezu’s work, and I do know that he has a ardour for creating music that resonates throughout the generations, so I used to be certain that he’d be capable of seize the world, the story, and the themes of Closing Fantasy XVI. He’s not solely a tremendous artist, but in addition an avid gamer and a Closing Fantasy fan, so please look ahead to listening to his theme tune!
For those who’re unfamiliar with Closing Fantasy XVI, it is the following mainline recreation of the ultra-popular fantasy sequence by Sq. Enix. Its growth is spearheaded by many builders from the Closing Fantasy XIV group, which is not actually shocking contemplating the success of the newest MMORPG of the sequence, which has handed 27 million registered accounts worldwide as of final 12 months.
Among the many group, we’ve got producer Naoki Yoshida, director Hiroshi Takai, author and inventive director Kazutoyo Maehiro, artist Hiroshi Minagawa, composer Masayoshi Soken, and lots of extra.
The sport is alleged to be a darker tackle the Closing Fantasy idea, whereas its battle system is totally action-based. But, you may anticipate loads of conventional ideas from the sequence together with summons, Chocobos, and Moogles.
The scheduled launch date is June 22, 2023, for now just for PS5, and has already gone gold. A PC model can also be seemingly coming sooner or later, albeit there is no such thing as a official launch date for it in the meanwhile. We additionally realized {that a} demo is deliberate and may come shortly earlier than the sport’s launch. Whereas we wait, it’s also possible to check out a lot extra gameplay proven at PAX East.
