Surprise Suprise! Square Enix has officially announced the release date for Final Fantasy XV, and it’s the date that had already been previously leaked. We’ll be able to get our hands on FFXV on September 30th 2016.
It doesn’t end there though. At Square Enix’s Uncovered event last night, they also announced that Final Fantasy XV would have a companion anime series, movie, mobile app and demo. There’s also several special editions.
Full details below.
Brotherhood: Final Fantasy
Brotherhood: Final Fantasy is a 10 episode prequel to Final Fantasy XV. Subscribe to the Final Fantasy YouTube channel for new episodes, you can watch the first episode at the top of this post.
Final Fantasy XV Kingsglaive: The Movie
In addition to the anime, Square Enix announced a new feature-length CGI movie called Kingsglaive. It will be available for download and streaming, worldwide, before Final Fantasy 15 launches.
Final Fantasy XV Platinum Demo
The Platinum Demo now available on PS4 and Xbox One. This demo features content that won’t necessarily be in the full game itself. According to the description, you’ll Join young Noctis and his magical guide as you explore the fantastical world of his dreams, making it sound more like a short spin-off.
Justice Monsters Five
Justice Monsters Five is the free app game coming soon for iOS and Android. Apparently it’s a pinball game for mobile devices combining role-playing elements with some of Final Fantasy’s most recognized monsters. This game will also be available to play in Final Fantasy XV when it launches.
Special Editions
There are 3 different special editions that you can purchase for Final Fantasy XV. Here’s the breakdown.
The Day One Edition of Final Fantasy 15, available for $60, includes:
- Final Fantasy 15
- Masamune weapon
- Two Xbox Live Avatars, Noctis Special Outfit and Carbuncle pet (Xbox pre-order bonus)
- Dynamic PS4 theme (PS4 pre-order bonus)
Pre-orders for this (and any) edition through the Square Enix Store also come with a bonus postcard set. Check with your favourite local retailer to see if there are any other bonuses on offer.
The Deluxe Edition available for $90, includes:
- Final Fantasy 15
- Steelbook cover illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano
- Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy on Blu-ray
- Royal Raiment outfit
- Masamune weapon
- Platinum Leviathan car skin
The Ultimate Collector’s Edition. (Only 30,000 will be produced) for $270, includes:
- Final Fantasy 15
- Steelbook cover illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano
- Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy on Blu-ray
- Brotherhood: Final Fantasy on Blu-ray
- Soundtrack
- Play Arts Kai Noctis figure
- Hardcover 192-page art book
- Royal Raiment outfit
- Masamune weapon
- Platinum Leviathan car skin
- In-game item bundles: Travel Pack, Camera Kit, Angler Set, Gourmand Set
- Fancy-ass packaging
With all of this content, it’s clear that Square Enix is out to make a big splash with Final Fantasy XV. Let us know if you’ll be picking it up this September, and look out for more thoughts on the game on our upcoming podcasts.
