they have it so you can control the other's in Noctic's road trip party of friend. but it's not overly that deep you do some certain skill attacks in a limited fashion with them and some of the guest characters that'll join your party temporarily . but for the most part your controlling the protagonist Noctic
Free update adds New Game+ and picture frames.
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Original 12/15/16 at 8:38 p.m.: The first downloadable content for Final Fantasy XV will launch alongside a free update on December 22 in Japan, Square Enix announced.
Get all the information below.
■ Update InformationFinal Fantasy XV is now available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
A free update will launch alongside the Final Fantasy XV Holiday Pack+ and Final Fantasy XV Holiday Pack (Free Version) downloadable content.
(1) New Game+
After clearing the game, you can start a new game carrying over the data from your cleared game.
(2) SNS Picture Frames
Add social networking site-like picture frames to your photos, Christmas included, and share your favorite photos via social networking sites.
■ DLC
The Final Fantasy XV Holiday Pack+ and Final Fantasy XV Holiday Pack (Free Version) downloadable content will launch on December 22. The packs include convenient accessories, such as those that make it easier to acquire items or so that you do not consume stamina. It also includes tickets to participate in a carnival to be held in late January. Additionally, users who have the Holiday Pack will get more costumes and picture frames via a January update. The Final Fantasy XV Holiday Pack+ is available only to Season Pass holders.
Final Fantasy XV Holiday Pack+
Includes convenient accessories and a ticket for a carnival to be held in late January. The full contents include:
Users who purchase the Final Fantasy XV Holiday Pack+ can also receive the free Final Fantasy XV Holiday Pack.
- Protection Ring
- Command Booster (Noctis-only)
- Phantom Booster (Noctis-only)
- Instant Kill Victory Song
- Battle Technique Victory Song
- Fortuitous Key
- Stamina Anchor (Noctis-only)
- Carnival Style Costume (Noctis-only) To be added via an update in late January.
- Picture Frames (Holiday Pack Limited Edition) To be added via an update in late January.
- Limited Time Carnival Ticket+ Though the name differs from Limited Time Carnival Ticket included with the free Final Fantasy XV Holiday Pack, it is the same.
Final Fantasy XV Holiday Pack (Free Version)
Includes convenient accessories and a ticket for a carnival to be held in late January. The full contents include:
Carnival Style Costume
- Level Stopper
- Annihilation Victory Song
- Moogle Chocobo Carnival T-Shirt Costume (Noctis-only) To be added via an update in late January.
- Limited Time Carnival Ticket
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Moogle Chocobo Carnival T-Shirt Costume
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Moogle Chocobo Carnival
This is the carnival that will be held in late January.
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Update 12/16/16 at 4:00 a.m.: The update and downloadable content will launch worldwide on December 22. Here is Square Enixs official English press release:
All players can download a free update for the game that adds a NEW GAME+ feature allowing those who have completed the games main line story to start a new game with all previous gameplay data intact. Starting on the 22nd December, players will be able to get a new photo frame feature where players can choose from a variety of themed photo frames that can be applied to and accessorised with Promptos photographs.
Fans who hold the FINAL FANTASY XV Season Pass or own the FINAL FANTASY XV Digital Premium Edition will also have access to the Holiday Pack + DLC for even more exclusive in-game items.
The Holiday Pack (Free Version) will also be available for download next week offering fans a selection of useful accessories as well as a Carnival Passport for the Moogle Chocobo Carnival which takes place late January. The Holiday Pack (Free Version) includes:
The premium Holiday Pack + DLC includes:
- Warriors Fanfare A scroll of sheet music containing a song of jubilation that provides additional AP for earning an A+ in Offense outside of training.
- Nixperience Band A device that stops experience points from being tallied, preventing the party from levelling up for an added challenge.
- Carnival Passport An adorably adorned ticket that whisks the bearer away to a fun-filled carnival for a limited time.
- Choco-Mog Tee (available late January 2017) An exclusive T-shirt featuring everyones favourite fluffy and feathery friends. Colourful, comfy and appropriate for any carnival-goer.
Players who have the Season Pass or the Digital Premium Edition should also download the Holiday Pack (Free Version) as the items will not be automatically downloaded.
- Ring of Resistance A protective piece of jewelry that renders the entire party to be resistant to magical friendly fire.
- Tech Turbocharger A device for Noctis that accelerates the tech bar replenishment rate, but freezes the Armiger bar.
- Armiger Accelerator A device for Noctis that accelerates the Armiger bar replenishment rate, but freezes the tech bar.
- Blitzers Fanfare A scroll of sheet music containing a song of jubilation that provides additional AP for earning an A+ in Time outside of training.
- Tacticians Fanfare A scroll of sheet music containing a song of jubilation that provides additional AP for earning an A+ in Finesse outside of training.
- Key of Prosperity A lucky charm that increases the rate at which fallen foes leave behind items of value.
- Stamina Badge A device that enables Noctis to sprint and hang without expending stamina.
- Carnival Passport An adorably adorned ticket that whisks the bearer away to a fun-filled carnival for a limited time.
- Festive Ensemble (available late January) A fancy and fun outfit perfectly suited for enjoying the festivities. The darling design puts all who see it in high spirits
- Holiday Pack + Exclusive Photo Frames (available late January) Additional themes the player can add to Promptos photos when sharing over social media.
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There's two styles of combat. The default is a typical 3rd person hack and slash with specials and charges moves that allow you to make use of your party's special abilities. The other play style is called Wait, and while I haven't used it, it is my understanding that it gives you the option to "pause" the fight to analyze enemies' weaknesses and plan an attack. It isnt turned based, but offers some of that style's benefits.
It’s no secret that Pokémon Sun & Moon have done exceedingly well when it comes to sales since their release back in mid-November. Now, Amazon has released an official statement, announcing that Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, and Final Fantasy XV were the best sellers in their video games department during the holidays.
In addition, Amazon also revealed a rather interesting factoid about Sun & Moon, stating that “If each Amazon.com customer who purchased Pokémon Sun and Moon this holiday spent at least an hour a day playing the game since its release, our customers would have spent the equivalent of more than 24 thousand lunar cycles capturing Pokémon.”
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are available for Nintendo 3DS.
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Action RPG ships an additional million units.
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Total shipments and digital sales for Final Fantasy XV have exceeded six million units, Square Enix announced.
That means an additional one million units were shipped since the games first day shipments of five million.
In a press release, Square Enix outlined the games upcoming content:
Final Fantasy XV provides additional content and associated products to expand and enhance players experiences, starting with the free game update, Holiday Pack (Free Version) and premium Holiday Pack+ DLC which are now available for download. Those who download the Holiday Pack (Free Version) or Holiday Pack+ will also gain access to the Moogle Chocobo Carnival, a special in-game event that brings an exciting festival to the whole city of Altissia, starting on Tuesday, January 24th for a limited time.Final Fantasy XV launched for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on November 29.
To allow players a deeper enjoyment of Final Fantasy XV, regular updates enhancing the main game will be coming soon, such as premium DLC content that will provide players additional gameplay experiences.
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A New Year greeting and further information.
Square Enix will soon host a Final Fantasy XV Active Time Report New Year Special, the company announced. A specific date was not announced.
The broadcast will feature a New Year greeting, likely from game director Hajime Tabata, and further information, likely about the games roadmap of updates.
Final Fantasy XV is now available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. If you missed it earlier, Square Enix announced that the game has shipped six million units.
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A carnival is coming to Altissia.
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The Moogle Chocobo Carnival within Final Fantasy XV will begin on January 23 at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET / January 24 at 1:00 a.m. GMT / 10:00 a.m. JST, Square Enix announced. It will run through February 19 at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET / February 20 at midnight GMT / 9:00 a.m. JST.
The Moogle Chocobo Carnival will be held in Altissia, and features event-exclusive mini-games and water chocobo races in addition to the appearance of the Square Enix Cafe in the game.
Youll need the either the free or paid versions of the Holiday Pack add-on in order to access the festival. An update due out on January 24 will mark the festivals start.
Watch a trailer for the carnival below.
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Tabata confirms another update.
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A future Final Fantasy XV update will add a monster encyclopedia of some sort, director Hajime Tabata has confirmed.
Entertainment Station asked the director, Are there plans for a monster enyclopedia-like item that shows information such as a monsters weaknesses and dropped items? To which Tabata simply replied,
There are plans. As for when, please look forward to further information.
Final Fantasy XV is available now for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. And it has a long road of updates ahead of it.
Thanks, Games Talk.
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A Final Fantasy XV Piano Collections CD Is Coming Soon. January 29, 2017 . 5:30pm
Square Enix has announced that a piano collections featuring select tracks from Final Fantasy XV will soon be available.
The games main composer, Yoko Shimomura, has produced the album and selected a collection of songs best suited for solo piano. The following are just some of the tracks that will be featured on the album.
- Somnus
- Valse di Fantastica
- Veiled in Black
- APOCALYPSIS NOCTIS
- OMNIS LACRIMA
- Sorrow Without Solace
- NOCTIS
- LUNA
- Stand Your Ground
- Starlit Waltz
The Final Fantasy XV Piano Collections will release on February 22nd and you can preorder it from Square Enixs official store.
Final Fantasy XV is available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
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Square Enix announced that theyre broadcasting a New Year Special edition Active Time Report for Final Fantasy XV on February 2, 2017 at 8:00pm JST.
The live stream will be available for viewing over at NicoNico Live and YouTube. Itll feature Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata as well as marketing manager Akio Ofuji who will talk about future updates and DLC. There will also be a surprise video message from that person, but were not exactly sure who it could be for the time being.
Final Fantasy XV is available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Read more stories about Final Fantasy XV & PlayStation 4 & Xbox One on Siliconera.
Glad you liked it.
Release dates for some upcoming add-ons.
Square Enix dated three upcoming Final Fantasy XV add-ons during its Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Opening Ceremony.
Here is the list of release dates:
Booster Pack February 21Each Episode add-on allows players to take control of one of that character, each who has their own play style.
Episode: Gladiolus March 28Ads by Kiosked
Episode: Prompto June 2017
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Players can explore previously unseen areas filled with new monsters, and even obtain weapons that can later be used in the main game.
Final Fantasy XV is available now for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
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(Spoiler: Tabata wants to release it on PC.)
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The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu has an interview with Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata, who discusses digital sales, fan satisfaction, cut content, the E3 2016-announced virtual reality content, and even the potential of a PC port.
Get the tidbits below.What’s the ratio between Final Fantasy XV‘s physical and digital sales?Final Fantasy XV is available now for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Tabata: “Based on the company’s average, there has been a whole lot of sales of the digital version. We’ve seen good numbers not only in Japan, but also in North America and Europe, so we’re happy about it.”
What kind of feedback have you received from players overseas, given that they’re so accustomed to open worlds?
Tabata: “As a current generation game, there has been a lot of satisfied feedback. We’ve seen an impressive amount of feedback such as, ‘it’s a very important title as it’s a major step in Final Fantasy moving forward to the next stage.’ However, players that put maximum priority on story have the same opinion as those in Japan (their level of satisfaction is low).”
Were there any parts of the story that were cut out of necessity?
Tabata: “Not particularly.”
When you update Chapter 13, will there be a mechanism for players who have cleared it to be able to play it again?
Tabata: “I’m thinking about those things together.”
What’s going on with Final Fantasy XV‘s virtual reality content?
Tabata: “Development is progressing, but we haven’t progressed to the point where we can say specifically when it will be released.”
Fast-travel loading is long…
Tabata: “It’s honestly difficult because there is a lot of information to load. We’re thinking about various ideas though.”
Any update and downloadable content news outside of what was announced?
Tabata: “Although there are no plans, I do have one ambition. And that’s to freely travel that world by car. However, since realizing this in its existing state means overcoming some very high hurdles and tremendous debugging, the prospect of implementing it is impractical.”
In the movie there were areas that you couldn’t go to in the game. Will the amount of areas increase?
Tabata:
“Those videos made use of glitches. There is a large map being used on the train route in the second half of the game. Since that area isn’t completely made, opening it up as an area you can freely traverse is difficult as is.
“We might remake playable areas in future expansions, but since that would take a year, it is not currently in our plans. For argument’s sake, if we were to prepare new fields, Insomnia would also be a candidate, but that also would take a year’s worth of work.”
Regarding a release on other platforms…
Tabata: “I’d like to release the game on PC as a technical attempt. I want to show PC users Final Fantasy XV running on high-end machines, and we personally would like to see it, too. Also, I would like to try developing on PC to pursue a unique way of playing with PC-exclusive features like making your own quests and enjoying the world using things like mods.”
Thanks, Hachima Kikou.
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Square Enix hosted their latest Active Time Report live stream for Final Fantasy XV today, where director Hajime Tabata talked about off-road driving for the Regalia, 60fps update for PS4 Pro, and more.
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The full Active Time Report broadcast is available to check out in the above video.
Heres the schedule and highlights of what were getting in the near future:
February 21
Update
- PS4 Pro full-HD 60fps support
- Limited-Time Quests: This time were getting Hunts as part of the new limited-time quests that are being added through the update.
- Level cap increase from 99 to 120
- Photo storage capacity increase from 150 to 200
- Music Player available while riding Chocobos
DLC
- Booster Pack+: Bundle that features Boost Sword weapon, Dragon Mod fishing rod, Aviol reel.
- Booster Pack: Free version featuring the Magitek Exosuit (Delayed due to reasons explained below).
Square Enix stated that due to similarities with Power Rangers, theyre going to change the designs on the suits and will share more info on its availability later.
March 28
Update
- Chapter 13 Update: An update to improve on the games Chapter 13. Its been revealed that youll get to play as Gladio for a short period of time as well for the chapter.
DLC
- Episode: Gladiolus DLC
March 31
- Platinum Demo: Final Fantasy XV to be removed off PlayStation Network and Xbox Live.
June
DLC
- Episode: Prompto DLC
In Development
- Square Enix is working on a Free Drive feature that allows players to off-road drive on the Regalia. You can check out what they have so far at the 50:33 mark in the above video. During the demonstration, they showed the Regalia getting stuck, so there will be some more work to do on it until its released.
Final Fantasy XV is available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
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