{"id":20629,"date":"2025-02-18T09:04:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T09:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marumgmt.com\/?post_type=topic&p=20629"},"modified":"2025-02-18T09:04:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T09:04:47","slug":"ffxvi-ost-streaming","status":"publish","type":"topic","link":"https:\/\/marumgmt.com\/ja\/topic\/ffxvi-ost-streaming\/","title":{"rendered":"Relive Final Fantasy XVI\u2019s Most Eikon\u2019ic Fights With the OST Now Available on Streaming Services"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tokyo – Japan<\/strong> Following the launch of Final Fantasy XVI on PlayStation 5 in late June 2023,
\nthe response to the game\u2019s larger-than-life fight sequences and accompanying soundtrack was
\nimmediate. Composed by Masayoshi Soken, perhaps best known for his work as sound director
\nand lead composer for Final Fantasy XIV, the release of the sixteenth entry into the
\nlong-running franchise would prove his first time handling a standalone game in the Final
\nFantasy universe.<\/p>\n

Now on the coattails of the release of Final Fantasy XVI on PC, fans finally get to experience
\nthe soundtrack to Clive Rosfield\u2019s journey through the twin continents of Valisthea in an all-new
\nlight. Consisting of 199 songs from the base game alone and an additional 18 songs from the
\nDLC, experience Masayoshi Soken\u2019s creation wherever your adventures may find you.<\/p>\n

Before diving further into this, it should be mentioned that for players still waiting to jump into the
\nPC release of the game, there will be spoilers including character names and key events
\nincluded in this write-up. Please take caution before proceeding if you\u2019ve yet to play the game.<\/p>\n

Opening the soundtrack listeners are greeted with the sweeping \u201cLand of Eikons\u201d, which serves
\nas the title theme song to the game. Fusing the long-running series\u2019 iconic progression along
\nwith a voluminous instrumental backing, listeners will find themselves thrust into the warring
\nworld of Valisthea. The Soken-led take on the original theme song aims to deliver an immediate
\ninsight into what players can expect as they progress through the game.<\/p>\n

In the story of Final Fantasy XVI, Eikons are seen as entities to worship \u2013 almost god-like
\nbeings that are hosted by individuals known as Dominants. Positioned as key players in the
\nongoing war across the realm, the dominants play a massive role throughout the story of the
\ngame, with protagonist Clive Rosfield himself being a Dominant.<\/p>\n

Given this, it\u2019s only fitting that the theme songs to these Eikons would prove some of the most
\ncentral pieces of work within the soundtrack. When stepping into the same arena as an Eikon,
\nMasayoshi Soken intends to leave little room to breathe, often working to cast listeners into a
\ndizzying trance with the numerous places he aims to go in a single track. This is best
\nrepresented on the Eikon Phoenix\u2019s theme \u201cAway\u201d, a score played out in the earlier stages of
\nthe game, but one that seeks to set the tone for the latter parts of your adventure.<\/p>\n

Opening with a chilling orchestral performance and gliding through a series of dramatics, the
\nEikon theme for Shiva \u201cWinter\u2019s Bound\u201d offers a fleeting moment for somber reflection, proving a
\nrare moment throughout the game\u2019s soundtrack where listeners are given a brief moment of
\nrepose before the song breaks through its climax and heads towards conclusion.<\/p>\n

A gust of fresh air with a hint of familiarity for Masayoshi Soken\u2019s work on Final Fantasy XIV,
\nGaruda\u2019s Eikon theme \u201cControl\u201d spaces itself with dissonant chants and commanding
\ninstrumental performances intending to leave listeners on the edge of their seats.<\/p>\n

Though one of the shorter themes, \u201cFall From Grace\u201d, which acts as the Eikon theme for
\nRamuh, delivers one of the most important beats for the story of Final Fantasy XVI and is
\nundoubtedly a track etched into the memories of many players of the game. Its sinister
\nundertones quickly uplifted into a grand resolution making this one of the more menacing tracks
\nin this collection.<\/p>\n

The boisterous Eikon theme for Ifrit, \u201cFind the Flame\u201d feels like a tumultuous barrage on players
\nas they enter battle against everything they believed they knew, with the sweeping orchestral
\nperformance found throughout aiming to serve as the ideal accompaniment to Ifrit as an Eikon.<\/p>\n

One of the more electronically-indebted tracks on the soundtrack, \u201cTitan Lost\u201d, the theme song
\nfor the Eikon Titan, acts as an in-your-face blast of energy, encapsulating the sheer size of Titan
\nthrough the four-to-the-floor production of the song. Aiming to bring this all together, it\u2019s also one
\nof the few Eikon themes throughout the soundtrack that truly brings vocals to the forefront.<\/p>\n

Given the legendary status of Bahamut as a long-running addition to the Final Fantasy
\nfranchise, it\u2019s only natural that its Eikon theme \u201cAscension\u201d would prove one of the more grand
\ninclusions on the soundtrack. Giving off an air of holiness to its composition, the choir-like
\nchants throughout the song glide listeners throughout leading into the song’s epic conclusion.<\/p>\n

Looking at our final Eikon theme in the Final Fantasy XVI soundtrack, \u201cThe Riddle\u201d, which
\naccompanies the Eikon Odin, aims to be an adventure of its own, filled with sweeping turns and
\ndramatic vocal accompaniment marking it as a fitting close-out to the Eikon themes contained
\nwithin this soundtrack.<\/p>\n

Lastly, while not an Eikon theme itself, the soundtrack comes to a close with the fan-favorite
\nemotional vocal number \u201cMy Star\u201d featuring the vocals of Amanda Achen. A fitting climax to this
\nrollercoaster journey, the song aims to offer listeners a moment for reflection as they look
\nforward to a new tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Whether you played through Final Fantasy XVI at launch on PlayStation 5, are about to jump
\ninto it on PC, or are even just looking to dig into the soundtrack, the composition put together by
\nMasayoshi Soken is a journey in and of itself that is finally ready to be shared.<\/p>\n

Final Fantasy XVI releases on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 18, enabling
\na new platform for players to traverse the emotional story of Clive Rosfield. Simultaneously, the
\nofficial soundtrack for Final Fantasy XVI will be available on all major streaming platforms,
\noffering players numerous entry points into the world of Valisthea. You can stream the Final
\nFantasy XVI soundtrack here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":20628,"template":"","class_list":["post-20629","topic","type-topic","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","topic_cat-sem","ja"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marumgmt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic\/20629","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marumgmt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marumgmt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/topic"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marumgmt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marumgmt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20629"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}