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###Introductory Questions

  • What is Final Fantasy XV?

Final Fantasy XV (Japanese: ファイナルファンタジーXV; Simplified Chinese: 最终幻想15; Traditional Chinese: 最終幻想XV; stylized FINAL FANTASY XV; Final Fantasy 15 in some regions; abbreviated FFXV and FF15), the fifteenth main installment in the Final Fantasy series, follows Prince Noctis of Lucis and his three friends who must save the world of Eos by defeating the Niflheim Empire and purging darkness the plagues the "star" (another name for world).

Due to the scale of the game's narrative, the Final Fantasy XV project was split into several multi-media parts, dubbed the Final Fantasy XV Universe, to increase awareness of the game to different audiences.

  • Should I play Final Fantasy XV?

The answer to this question is ultimately up to you. What some consider “good” might be others’ “bad,” and vice versa.

The game’s strengths lie in:

  • the layered characterization.
  • the themes of friendship, brotherhood, and accepting your duty with grace.
  • the attention to “little things.”
  • the freedom of choice in combat and exploration.
  • the graphics.

However, some criticism includes:

  • the implicit storytelling and unexplained events.
  • the amount of research required to completely understand the story.
  • the simplistic depictions of war, politics, and revenge.
  • the linear final third of the game.
  • the lack of forced difficulty.

We strongly recommend you form your own opinion!

  • What are all the pieces of the Final Fantasy XV Universe?

The confirmed pieces of the Final Fantasy XV Universe are the works in the following table.

Feature-length GamesMobile-only GamesDemosDownloadable ContentFeatured AudiovisualTrailers
Final Fantasy XVJustice Monsters FiveFinal Fantasy XV: Episode DuscaeFinal Fantasy XV: Episode GladiolusBrotherhood: Final Fantasy XVFinal Fantasy XV 2013 E3 Trailer
A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XVFinal Fantasy XV: A New EmpirePlatinum Demo: Final Fantasy XVFinal Fantasy XV: Episode PromptoKingsglaive: Final Fantasy XVDawn Trailer
Final Fantasy XV; Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XVKing's Knight -Wrath of the Dark Dragon-Final Fantasy XV: Judgment DiscFinal Fantasy XV: Multiplayer (Expansion): ComradesFinal Fantasy XV Prologue Parting WaysOmen Trailer
Final Fantasy XV: Pocket EditionFinal Fantasy XV: Windows Edition Playable DemoFinal Fantasy XV: Episode Ignis
Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition & Final Fantasy XV: Windows EditionFinal Fantasy XV: Royal Pack

Pieces that are not confirmed to be part of the Final Fantasy XV Universe include Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn -Prologue-; Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn; and Final Fantasy XV: The Dawn of the Future.

  • Do I need to play the DLCs, experience all of the Final Fantasy XV Universe, or play other Final Fantasy games?

The DLCs and the Final Fantasy XV Universe is entirely optional. According to Tabata, their purpose is for a player to “get a better view of the world where the game is set.” While each part of the Final Fantasy XV Universe is optional, “some fans who only see one part might be left with a negative impression, or like they've missed crucial parts of the tale.” You can play Final Fantasy XV without playing the DLCs or experiencing the Final Fantasy XV Universe, but you will need to pay more attention to context clues.

You do not need to play other Final Fantasy games in order to understand Final Fantasy XV. Each “numbered” Final Fantasy does not share a storyline with another. At most, playing other Final Fantasy games allow you to notice references and recurring themes.

  • What is the best order to experience the Final Fantasy XV Universe?

The crucial pieces of the Final Fantasy XV Universe, besides the main game itself, and other pieces are listed below. They are listed in the order in which they were released and include the approximate time they take place in the “timeline” (see “Which parts are ‘canon’?”). Use this information to determine when is the best time to experience the Final Fantasy XV Universe and related media.

  1. Platinum Demo — 12 year before the beginning of the game.
  2. Brotherhood — 15, 12, 8, and 5 years before the start of the game, and Chapters 1 through 3.
  3. Kingsglaive — less than a year before the start of the game to the start of the game.
  4. Prologue Parting Ways — the day before the start of the game.
  5. Episode Gladiolus — during Chapter 7.
  6. Episode Prompto — during Chapters 12 and 13.
  7. Multiplayer (Expansion): Comrades — between Chapters 13 and 14.
  8. Episode Ignis — during Chapters 9, 13, 14, and the end of the game.
  9. Royal Pack — adds content throughout the entire game.
  10. Episode Ardyn -Prologue- — >!2,000!< years before the beginning of the game and Chapter 14.
  11. Episode Ardyn — >!2,000!<, >!35!<, and >!22!< years before and Chapter 14.
  • Which parts are “canon”?

For more information about the canonicity classification system, read the Canon Tiers page on the Wiki.

  • Who is in charge of Final Fantasy XV?

Final Fantasy XV was developed by Square Enix Business Division 2 (later renamed Luminous Productions) and published by Square Enix.

  • What has changed since I last played / the game was released?

Below are highlights of the free updates; for more information about patches, view the Patch Notes.

  • Bestiary.

  • Chapter 5 cutscene.

  • Chapter 10 voice track, quest marker, and enemy adjustments.

  • Chapter 10 side-quests.

  • Chapter 12 cutscene and face-to-face.

  • Chapter 13 walking adjustments.

  • Chapter 13 verse 2.

  • Chapter 14 subboss appearance change.

  • Character dossiers.

  • Chapter Select.

  • Character swap in battle.

  • Cross Chain.

  • Episode Ignis additional reward and title menu adjustment.

  • Font size adjustment for Asian languages.

  • Final Fantasy XIV collaboration quest.

  • Higher level cap.

  • Increased camera roll capacity.

  • Increased hunt capacity.

  • Loading screen tips.

  • Manual camera.

  • Magitek Exosuits.

  • Master Assassin's robes.

  • Melusine.

  • More items for Alessio's shop.

  • Multiplayer Expansion: Comrades ancestral faces, clothing, and quests

  • Music for the Regalia and Portable Music Player.

  • New Game +.

  • Photobombing Lara Croft.

  • Portable music player for walking and chocobo riding.

  • PlayStation 4 Pro support.

  • Recipes.

  • Regalia Type-D

  • Ring of the Lucii buffs.

  • Snapshot contest winning photos.

  • Terra Wars collaboration quest.

  • Terra Wars Regalia decal.

  • Timed Quests.

  • Trophies.

  • Training with Aranea.

  • Tutorials.

  • Voice tracks.

  • Wait until defined times.

  • Walkable arches.

  • Xbox One X support.

  • What are the upcoming DLC and updates for Final Fantasy XV?

Development for Final Fantasy XV ended on March 25, 2019, with the release of Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn. The other three planned Dawn of the Future DLC—Episode Aranea, Episode Lunafreya, and Episode Noctis—have been canceled. However, a novelization of the Dawn of the Future DLC was released in Japan on April 25, 2019, and an English version will be coming no earlier than Fall 2019.

There are no updates planned for the main game or Final Fantasy XV Multiplayer (Expansion): Comrades because development has been ceased. However, there may still be small updates to the executable files. (This is not the same as a bug fix.)

  • **What's up with the different versions of Comrades? Can I still get the Comrades DLC version trophies?

Initially, Comrades was released as a DLC expansion launched through Final Fantasy XV called Multiplayer Expansion: Comrades. As of patch 1.27, the DLC expansion was moved to a standalone launcher on consoles called Multiplayer: Comrades. The PC version is the only platform that does not have a standalone launcher for Comrades.

After patch 1.27 on consoles, the DLC expansion's trophies are no longer obtainable. Furthermore, any trophies earned and any saves created on the DLC expansion will be transferred to the standalone version, although trophies may not activate until you unlock certain parts of the game. Finally, players can still access the DLC version to view previous photos and create characters for the >!Chapter 14 cameo!<; you cannot play missions on the DLC version.

  • Which version of Final Fantasy XV should I buy?

Final Fantasy XV was released in many different editions. Please use this table in our Wiki to view the differences between each edition’s content.

As a rule of thumb:

  • If you do not have a copy of Final Fantasy XV, you should buy the Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition for the PS4 or XB1 and the Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition for PC. These editions are a bundle of all of the 2016 to 2018 content; the 2019 content (Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn) has not been released as a cost-effective bundle.

  • If you do have a copy of Final Fantasy XV for PS4 or XB1, wish to keep playing on PS4 or XB1, do not want the “bonus items”, and the Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition is not on sale, it’s more cost-effective to buy the DLC individually.

  • If you are considering whether to buy the Windows Edition, keep in mind that it is meant for high-end computers. Use the demo and benchmark tool to determine whether your system will run Final Fantasy XV to your satisfaction. Beware of late-game spoilers in the trailer at the end of the demo!

  • Consider buying the game on sale. The base game and its bundles are often on sale for around 50% off.

  • If you are buying a used copy Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition, make sure it comes with working codes. The DLC is not included on the disc.

  • On console, the DLC region needs to match the base game region.

  • My game’s not working! How do I fix it?

Please attempt some troubleshooting yourself by following our Technical Support guide for consoles and PC before making a help post. If you're making a help post, be as specific as possible with your problem and attempts to fix it.

###Community-related Questions

  • What are the subreddit rules?

Here in the Wiki. You can also find them on the sidebar.

  • How do I use spoiler tags and when are they necessary?

Please view the rules on spoiler tags in the Wiki.

  • Does this subreddit have a Discord community?

Yes! We have a Discord community run by the same staff as the subreddit as well as some trusted regular members of the subreddit.

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