Final Fantasy XVI producer attacks dog while trying to pet it

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We all know that dogs have been categorized as man's best friend, although any other pet can easily be. This is why in the world of video games it is increasingly common to see releases that use the possibility of petting dogs or cats as a marketing tactic. Final Fantasy XVI jumped on this trend, but when the producer tried to show it off, things didn't go well.

At PAX East, Square Enix shared several details and resolved doubts about Final Fantasy XVI. Thanks to this, those waiting for the title were able to learn more about the world, its characters, and the game system that promises to revolutionize the series to make it more accessible.

The name of Square Enix's panel was "Yes, You Can Pet the Torgal", which refers to a famous Twitter account that informs you whether you can pet pets in games or not. To be true to the title, Naoki Yoshida, producer of Final Fantasy XVI approached Torgal with the intention of petting him and demonstrating the cute moment you can experience in the JRPG.

With DualSense in hand, Yoshida led Final Fantasy XVI protagonist Clive towards his canine companion. Pressing a button to interact with Torgal, Clive drew his sword and attacked his companion. The audience at PAX screamed and Michael-Christopher Koji Fox, the localization director, punched Yoshida's right arm. At this, Yoshida offered apologies but made it clear that Torgal can dodge and that it is not possible to kill him.

Later, Yoshida acknowledged that he hit the wrong button, so he then showed that Clive can pet his wolf and even give him treats. With this, the curious moment ended in a tender and cute way.

can you pet the torgal? well yoshida thinks otherwise. ((tears in my eyes)) #FFXVI GOOD BOI pic.twitter.com/0EI3eZd8M4

— fridamn the angsty squirrel (@reditize) March 26, 2023

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This little mistake was a surprise for all the viewers watching the demonstration happen on the livestream, and maybe we can get an idea of the reason why the producer got the wrong button, but it was a funny moment that we will remember when playing the title. Final Fantasy XVI will arrive on PlayStation 5 on June 22, 2023.

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