Final Fantasy XVI for the PlayStation 5 is an epic, standalone dark fantasy action role-playing game developed by Square Enix that marks a mature, high-octane shift for the legendary franchise. Set in the medieval realm of Valisthea—a land dependent on towering Mothercrystals for magic and plagued by a spreading Blight—the narrative spans decades in the life of Clive Rosfield. Driven by personal tragedy and a thirst for revenge, Clive embarks on a dark crusade to destroy the world's sacred Mothercrystals and free humanity from its tragic destiny.