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'I was so incredibly excited for Final Fantasy 16 but the recent news regarding representation and diversity in the game was a souring moment for me,' Twitch streamer DeeNugLife told Eurogamer. 🌈 Shaz Shanghari (They/Them) NovemTo see this content please enable targeting cookies.

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The realism argument is particularly disappointing when the game is full of mythical beasts and magical crystals, yet a Black character is a step too far.Īll of the non-white people lived in the their respective corners of the world, and the giant rideable chickens roamed free.Īccuracy.

These comments were met with widespread criticism from Final Fantasy fans. Diversity that, while not all-encompassing, is synergistic with the setting we've created and is true to the inspirations from which we are drawing.' People whose stories we can resonate with. 'In the end, we simply want the focus to be less on the outward appearance of our characters and more on who they are as people - people who are complex and diverse in their natures, backgrounds, beliefs, personalities, and motivations. The story we are telling is fantasy, yes, but it is also rooted in reality,' he said.įurther, 'it can be challenging to assign distinctive ethnicities to either antagonist or protagonist without triggering audience preconceptions, inviting unwarranted speculation, and ultimately stoking flames of controversy.' 'Ultimately, we felt that while incorporating ethnic diversity into Valisthea was important, an over-incorporation into this single corner of a much larger world could end up causing a violation of those narrative boundaries we originally set for ourselves. It fits the 'isolated nature of this realm' he said, as well as the inspiration of Medieval Europe. Last week, producer Naoki Yoshida addressed the lack of diversity in an interview.

Ahead of its release next summer, Final Fantasy 16 has received plenty of praise for its colossal Eikon battles between mythical beasts, stunning fantasy realm, and fast-paced action full of spectacular magical effects.īut one major criticism has been the distinct lack of diversity in its main cast.