History VideoGame / FinalFantasyXVI

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler:Ultima is defeated and the world is freed of his enslavement, especially the Branded. However, Clive and his companions may or may not be dead (and his hand is petrified, leaving him crippled even if he survived), and the Blight has still taken most of the land while magic has dried up, leaving humanity in a Dark Age for what may be decades or even centuries. In the Post-Credits, magic is gone for good and the world hasn't improved technologically, but the world has healed and humans have finally found some measure of peace.]]

** Even after she takes control of Rosaria as vicereigne, Anabella's regime is far from stable. By the time Clive arrives back at Rosaria, most of the land has been terrorized by the Black Shields who are persecuting and murdering Bearers, the populace is not being properly cared for or even given enough crystals to sustain themselves, and the citizens are openly discussing revolt and banding together for protection, complaining how much better things were when Elwin was still alive. [[spoiler: In her final moments Anabella herself has become so obsessed with blood purity that she snaps at Clive, asking him why the Phoenix did not chose him]].

* ChargedAttack: The abilities Windup, Upheaval and Brimstone can be charged up, filling up a gauge, and are most powerful if unleashed on the red part of the gauge.

* The second DLC, ''The Rising Tide'', releases in spring 2024, and features the appearance of the lost Eikon Leviathan and a new field area.

On August 2, 2023, it was announced that two installments of paid DownloadableContent are currently under development, both taking place before the final battle:[[note]]Requirements to access the DLC are having the main story quest "Back to their Origin" unlocked and the sidequest "Priceless" complete.[[/note]]

On August 2, 2023, it was announced that two installments of paid DownloadableContent are currently under development, both taking place before the final battle:[[note]]Requirements are having the main story quest "Back to their Origin" unlocked and the sidequest "Priceless" complete.[[/note]]

Trailers: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDqsVSyb5TM Awakening/Reveal Trailer,]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA1C9mghADo Dominance/Gameplay Trailer,]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC-3kHd7Cjs Ambition/Story Trailer,]] [[https://youtu.be/-U9SEYZDf0A Revenge/Release Date Trailer,]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfP_3UD5qF8 State of Play 2023 Preview,]] [[https://youtu.be/wwWgVDIv3rs Salvation/Launch Trailer,]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaJ4VVFGIa8 Ascension Trailer,]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK_8iCINO6M Requiem/Live Action Trailer.]]

* The second DLC, ''The Rising Tide'', releases in spring 2024, and features the appearance of the lost eikon Leviathan and a new field area.

On August 2, 2023, it was announced that two installments of paid DownloadableContent are currently under development, both taking place before the final battle:[[note]]Requirements are having the main story quest "Back to their Origin" unlocked and the completion of the the sidequest "Priceless".[[/note]]

On August 2, 2023, it was announced that two installments of paid DownloadableContent are currently under development. The first DLC, ''Echoes of the Fallen'', was released on December 7, 2023. The second DLC, ''The Rising Tide'', releases in spring 2024.

On August 2, 2023, it was announced that two installments of paid DownloadableContent are currently under development. The first DLC, ''The Echoes of the Fallen'', was released on December 7, 2023. The second DLC, ''The Rising Tide'', releases in spring 2024.

On August 2, 2023, it was announced that two installments of paid DownloadableContent are currently under development.

* Protectorate: As First Shield of Roaria, Clive is dedicated to protecting the Phoenix and its host, and Joshua in turn proves that he’s more than willing to return to favor.

* TeensAreShort: Clive at 15 and many other teenage characters are a head or two shorter than the adult characters around them. As an adult, Clive catches up drastically in height.

* IllKillYou: After the opening battle at the Phoenix Gate, [[spoiler:Clive watches his little brother Joshua get [[DeathOfAChild literally ripped apart by Ifrit]] while he's powerless to stop it. Once this happens, Clive vows vengeance on Ifrit right then and there]].
-->'''Clive:''' Murderer... I'll kill you! I'll fucking kill you!

* OutlivingOnesOffspring: Subverted, as Anabella believes for a large portion of the game that she has outlived her favorite child — but he's alive all along.

* InsurmountableWaistHeightFence: Present in full force; Clive is able to leap almost his full height in the field, and can get extra air with certain abilities, but is unable to bypass ankle-high environment obstacles like crates and railings, and in villages and settlements his jumping height is reduced to less than half of normal and he can't jump over anything at all. The most egregious instance of this is in the early game, where story progress is halted due to a literal BrokenBridge, yet the gap is so small that Clive ought to be able to easily jump across.

** Even after she takes control of Rosaria as vicereigne, Anabella's regime is far from stable. By the time Clive arrives back at Rosaria, most of the land is been terrorized by the Black Shields who are persecuting and murdering Bearers, the populace is not being properly cared for or even given enough crystals to sustain themselves, and the citizens are openly discussing revolt and banding together for protection, complaining how much better things were when Elwin was still alive. [[spoiler: In her final moments Anabella herself has become so obsessed with blood purity that she snaps at Clive, asking him why the Phoenix did not chose him]].

* LoveRuinsTheRealm: Most of Sanbreque's problems can be traced back to Emperor Sylvestre marrying a woman who is petty, selfish, conniving, treacherous, cruel, and nowhere near as competent at actual governance than she thinks she is.
* LoyaltyMission: Allied {{NPC}}s' SideQuest chains culminate in late-game missions where you resolve a big problem for them and receive a memento for the Wall of Memories. Most notably, Joshua and Jill's quests will permanently add them to Clive's party until endgame.

Born into the people of Valisthea are [[DifferentlyPoweredIndividual the Dominants]], humans born with power over ancient beasts of destruction, "[[SummonMagic Eikons]]". There are eight known Eikons, one for [[ElementalPowers each element]], and their Dominants can call upon their Eikon's power to empower themselves to [[OneManArmy fantastical extremes]]. In especially extreme circumstances, they can even [[ElementalShapeshifter transform into the Eikon]], becoming [[AttackOfThe50FootWhatever towering beings]] of [[FantasticNuke magical mass-destruction]] that can reshape continents and level mountains. Some people hate the Dominants as abominations, others admire them for their power, but all fear them, and they are used as {{Human Weapon}}s in Valisthea's wars, willing or not. Below the Dominants are the Bearers, humans who can use magic without the need of a medium like a crystal. Unlike the Dominants, Bearers are universally loathed; upon their discovery a Bearer is [[MarkOfShame tattooed on the face]] and taken by the government, and then [[SlaveRace pressed into servitude]], forced to use their powers for the betterment of society.