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近日，在接受IGN採訪時，翻譯Michael-Christopher Koji Fox被問到本作是否有類似於愛麗絲（FF7）、Celes（FF6）、甚至General Beatrix（FF9）這樣的女性角色。
他回答說：“雖然《最終幻想16》確實有一個明顯的女主角，但我想說相似之處也到此為止了，Celes和愛麗絲的獨特之處在於遊戲中的大部分敘事都圍繞著她們各自的故事展開。但是《最終幻想16》的故事，從早期概念階段開始，就一直以男主角Clive為中心。”
“但正如所有《最終幻想》遊戲一樣，Clive的故事是關於遭遇，是關於同伴，沒有一個有能力的最終幻想角色僅靠自己就能拯救世界。這些同伴也並不是單純靜態、一維的情節設置，他們的存在是為了支持男主Clive。他們有自己的過去，有自己的動機，隨著玩家在故事中的進展，這些都會被深入探討。
許多人猜測《最終幻想16》的女主指的就是Jill Warrick，羅薩莉亞的養女，與Clive和約書亞一起在羅斯菲爾德長大。
© Final Fantasy 16, the next main game in the acclaimed Square Enix franchise, is nearly complete. Development is in the final stretch, but a lot is still unknown about the game, such as the companions that will join protagonist Clive Rosfield on his adventures. In a new interview with IGN, translator Michael-Christopher Koji Fox was asked if there would be a female character comparable to Aeris (Final Fantasy 7), Celes (Final Fantasy 6), or even General Beatrix (Final Fantasy 9). He replied: “While Final Fantasy 16 has an outstanding female protagonist, I would venture to guess that this is where the similarities end. Celes and Aerith are unique in that much of the storytelling in their games revolves around their own stories. However, the story of Final Fantasy 16 from the earliest concept stage has always been about Clive. But like all Final Fantasy, Clive’s story is about encounters. It’s about companions. It’s about relationships and how Clive grows through those relationships. No noteworthy Final Fantasy character has ever saved the world alone. Luckily, Clive won’t have to try, as he’s not alone either.” “However, these companions are not just static, one-dimensional plot devices designed to support Clive. They have their own past and their own motives, and are explored in detail as the player progresses through the story. One such character ends up being more prominent. Strong but imperfect. Bold but full of doubt, her relationship with Clive affects him in ways that reverberate throughout his arc.” Many believe this refers to Jill Warrick, Rosaria’s ward, who grew up with Clive and Joshua in Rosfield. Rumor has it that she is the Dominant of Shiva, who owns ice. Fans of the series can look forward to Easter eggs from previous games, though there won’t be many of them given the serious tone. However, creative director Kazutoyo Maehiro confirmed the presence of Muggles. Along with chocobos, they each have their own role, responsible for certain functions and parts of the game. There are also many other common elements, including monsters such as Bombs and Morbols. “Having said that, the world of Final Fantasy 16 is pretty serious in tone, so we didn’t go out of our way to include anything overly comical or things that clearly don’t fit into the ecosystem. It’s not related to gameplay, but we’ve also included quite a few references to past Square Enix games in the titles, etc. It’s like easter eggs – if you know, it’ll make you smile. If you’re the kind of player who likes to find these things, I hope you try to discover various little items.” Final Fantasy 16 will be released in summer 2023 on PS5.