https://wccftech.com/final-fantasy-xvi-action-oriented/

Final Fantasy XVI is going to be an action-oriented game, according to producer Naoki Yoshida.

Speaking in a new interview, as reported by active time boop, the game's producer confirmed that the next entry in the series by Square Enix is going to be action-oriented. The team, however, is putting effort into supporting players who are not very skilled at action games, so it is likely that the game will feature some sort of easy mode for those who just want to enjoy the story. The only Final Fantasy XVI trailer that has been released so far hinted at a much more action-oriented experience, so Naoki Yoshida's statement is particularly surprising.