This article contains spoilers for Final Fantasy 16.
“Is he…? Are they?! Yes!!”
I drop the controller, lift my arms into the air and let out a whoop. A gay kiss! In Final Fantasy!
It’s not just any character either. It’s Prince Dion Lesage, the Dominant of Bahamut. That’s right folks, the king of dragons is gay.
It’s all too rare to see LGBTQ+ representation in high profile AAA games. But to see it here, in a Final Fantasy game too, was such a moment of joy for me. It’s why representation is so important: I feel seen and a part of this series I’ve loved for so long.