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Clive Rosfield
Final Fantasy character
First appearanceFinal Fantasy XVI
Created byNaoki Yoshida
Voiced byBen Starr (English)
Yūya Uchida (Japanese)
Yuma Uchida (Japanese, young)
In-universe information
Full nameClive Rosfield
TitleShield of Rosaria
Significant otherJill Warrick

Clive Rosfield (クライヴ・ロズフィールド, Kuraivu Rozufīrudo) is a fictional character from the 2023 video game Final Fantasy XVI.

The game's main playable character, Clive is introduced as the disinherited son of the Rosarian royal family, but following an invasion from a neighboring kingdom he is forced into a life of slavery.

Concept and creation

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Appearances

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In other media

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At The Game Awards 2024, Clive was announced to be joining the playable roster of Tekken 8 as a guest character, becoming the second Final Fantasy character to appear in the Tekken series following Noctis's appearance in Tekken 7.[1]

Reception

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Game Informer named Clive as the best new gaming protagonist of 2023.[2]

The character's appearance in Tekken 8 drew mixed responses from audiences, who had previously campaigned for Tifa Lockhart to join the roster instead.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Yang, George (December 12, 2024). "Final Fantasy XVI's Clive Rosfield Joins Tekken 8 Roster Next Week". GameSpot. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024.
  2. ^ "Game Informer's Best Of 2023: Category Winners". Game Informer. December 26, 2023. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024.
  3. ^ Foster, George (December 13, 2024). "Final Fantasy Fans Are Mixed On Getting Clive Over Tifa In Tekken 8". TheGamer. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024.