Sq. Enix has revealed the primary theme track of its upcoming mainline Remaining Fantasy recreation Remaining Fantasy XVI.
The track is written and carried out by in style 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 may try the theme track within the video under.
The press launch saying the teaser features a assertion from Yonezu-san himself:
Phrases can’t categorical the influence Remaining Fantasy has had on my life. I by no means thought or imagined that I’d ever obtain a possibility like this. I wrote this track particularly for this recreation. Thanks.
We additionally hear from producer Naoki Yoshida.
Once I discovered that we’d be capable to work with Mr. Yonezu, I used to be not solely shocked, 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 to seize the world, the story, and the themes of Remaining Fantasy XVI. He’s not solely an incredible artist, but in addition an avid gamer and a Remaining Fantasy fan, so please sit up for listening to his theme track!
In case you’re unfamiliar with Remaining Fantasy XVI, it is the subsequent mainline recreation of the ultra-popular fantasy collection by Sq. Enix. Its growth is spearheaded by many builders from the Remaining Fantasy XIV workforce, which is not actually shocking contemplating the success of the newest MMORPG of the collection, which has handed 27 million registered accounts worldwide as of final 12 months.
Among the many workforce, we’ve got producer Naoki Yoshida, director Hiroshi Takai, author and artistic director Kazutoyo Maehiro, artist Hiroshi Minagawa, composer Masayoshi Soken, and lots of extra.
The sport is alleged to be a darker tackle the Remaining Fantasy idea, whereas its battle system is absolutely action-based. But, you possibly can anticipate loads of conventional ideas from the collection 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 isn’t a official launch date for it in the intervening time. We additionally discovered {that a} demo is deliberate and will come shortly earlier than the sport’s launch. Whereas we wait, you too can check out loads extra gameplay proven at PAX East.