Final Fantasy 16 is the latest game to use the historical 'realism' excuse to exclude Black characters

In a new interview with IGN, Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida said the sequel won't have many Black characters or people of color because it takes place in a geographically isolated realm

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Final Fantasy 16 is the latest game to use the historical 'realism' excuse to exclude Black characters

Final Fantasy XVI' Producer On The Game's Alleged Lack Of Ethnic Diversity: We Simply Want The Focus To Be Less On The Outward Appearance Of Our Characters - Bounding Into Comics

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Final Fantasy XVI's lack of diverse characters makes a huge world feel small - The Verge

Black Light Burns - Final Fantasy XVI Guide - IGN

Final Fantasy XVI's lack of diverse characters makes a huge world feel small - The Verge

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