Final Fantasy XV - General News Thread

[FFChocobo18]

I'm looking forward to driving the car in Insomnia, the time is almost here.

 

[Noctis_Caelum]

okay what is going on it's booming here xD
Seriously, I'm even more hyped/excited about this royal pack (I was really not expecting to see all these cool new features) and the 4 future DLC's than the main game was released, and I was really hyped in that time.

 

[Paperchampion23]

@Paperchampion23 thanks again for the rough translations!

I’m so happy they’re willing to do 4 DLC’s and even extend it into 2019 to ensure the best quality too.

Name one other developer who were willing to support their game to this extent post release.

I must say though, I’m not happy that they’re continuing to build upon the alternative ending. Why? For what purpose?

It was a “what if” scenario wasn’t it? Why waste resources on that for?

I think that is just google translate being retarded. I think they are getting at that they don't want to spoil any more of Ardyn's backstory that was teased in that alternate ending until Episode Ardyn. I don't think they are ever going to touch more on the alternate ending.

 

[Nova]

I understood it as what was revealed in there, namely, the Ardyn's backstory. I don't see them doing anything with the ending itself.

Yeah i really think the only thing they'll touch are the teased stuff related to Ardyn's history specifically, and i'd prefer it that way.

 

[Paperchampion23]

Translations coming.

――本編のリリースから1年と少し経ちました。これまでを振り返ってみていかがですか？
It has been about one year since release. How about we look back on everything up until now?
田畑　随分と走ってきましたね。『ロイヤルエディション』は、もともと『FFXV』のフィナーレを飾るものとして計画していたものなので、当初考えていたものはひとまずやりきれたな、という感じです。
Tabata - We sure came a long way. The Royal Edition was originally planned to be the conclusion and finale to FFXV, so for now it feels like we have accomplished what we had set out to do at first.

――本編発売後に配信されたDLCの中でも、昨年の12月13日に配信された“エピソード イグニス”は、エンディングの分岐があり、とくに話題になりましたね。
Even among the DLC that were released after FFXV, Episode Ignis that was released last year on December 13th introduced a divergence in the ending, which became quite a topic.
寺田　“エピソード イグニス”では、本編の内容を補完するだけではなく、運命に抗い、戦うイグニスを描きたかった、という思いがありました。
Terada - In E.Ignis, we didn't just want to add to the story of the game, we wanted to illustrate Ignis where he refuses and fights against destiny (fate).
田畑　単に本編の裏側をなぞるのではなくて、“イグニスのゲーム”にするためですね。イグニス自身の運命を描ききるために。本編はひとつの結末に向かって進むゲームとして作っていますが、“エピソード イグニス”は、プレイヤーがイグニスとなって、その運命に立ち向かうゲームにしようと。
Tabata - It's not simply looking into alternate possibilities, it was to make it ''Ignis' game''. In order for Ignis to define his own destiny. FFXV was created with the intention to run towards a single conclusion, but with E.Ignis we wanted to make a game for players to become Ignis and fight against fate.

I'm at work, so I'll translate whenever I have time.

Thank god, hopefully I didn't cause any confusion with the rough shit I posted before.

I am pretty confident in what I posted, but just making sure.

 

[Takeshi Sendo]

Translations coming.

――本編のリリースから1年と少し経ちました。これまでを振り返ってみていかがですか？
It has been about one year since release. How about we look back on everything up until now?
田畑　随分と走ってきましたね。『ロイヤルエディション』は、もともと『FFXV』のフィナーレを飾るものとして計画していたものなので、当初考えていたものはひとまずやりきれたな、という感じです。
Tabata - We sure came a long way. The Royal Edition was originally planned to be the conclusion and finale to FFXV, so for now it feels like we have accomplished what we had set out to do at first.

――本編発売後に配信されたDLCの中でも、昨年の12月13日に配信された“エピソード イグニス”は、エンディングの分岐があり、とくに話題になりましたね。
Even among the DLC that were released after FFXV, Episode Ignis that was released last year on December 13th introduced a divergence in the ending, which became quite a topic.
寺田　“エピソード イグニス”では、本編の内容を補完するだけではなく、運命に抗い、戦うイグニスを描きたかった、という思いがありました。
Terada - In E.Ignis, we didn't just want to add to the story of the game, we wanted to illustrate Ignis where he refuses and fights against destiny (fate).
田畑　単に本編の裏側をなぞるのではなくて、“イグニスのゲーム”にするためですね。イグニス自身の運命を描ききるために。本編はひとつの結末に向かって進むゲームとして作っていますが、“エピソード イグニス”は、プレイヤーがイグニスとなって、その運命に立ち向かうゲームにしようと。
Tabata - It's not simply looking into alternate possibilities, it was to make it ''Ignis' game''. In order for Ignis to define his own destiny. FFXV was created with the intention to run towards a single conclusion, but with E.Ignis we wanted to make a game for players to become Ignis and fight against fate.

I'm at work, so I'll translate whenever I have time.

I'll be back in 50 minutes.

My boy finally your japanese will save our lives despite your previpus cryptical messages jajajajaja
Thank you SO MUCH! Reading right now.

 

[Cloud_CR]

I edit this key-art, here is without logos (1500x2130):

PD: Is a nice cellphone wallpaper!

 

[Takeshi Sendo]

I edit this key-art, here is without logos (1500x2130):

Directly to my phone as background. Amazing man!

 

[Papan]

I wanna see luna using a rapier.

 

[Ikkin]

Also, this interview with Ray Chase:
https://www.reddit.com/r/FFXV/comments/7ysrkl/rffxv_interview_with_ray_chase_voice_of_noctis/

He states that Noct has a ton of emotional dialogue a vastly underutilized character in the main game. Take what you will

Ray Chase is the best. I am in love with his Noct headcanons in Part 1 of this interview - Noct is "diligent and full of heart" and "understands the weight of taking over the throne when he gets older, so he would definitely pay attention in class to be a good king," he would "find math 'icky and gross'. But he'd probably excel in history and literature," and he could have spent time "volunteering at their version of a soup kitchen" because "he's always concerned with making sure that every citizen is accounted for when he talks of what kind of king he'd be."

And, of course, he gives great hints too!

I’m so happy they’re willing to do 4 DLC’s and even extend it into 2019 to ensure the best quality too.

Name one other developer who were willing to support their game to this extent post release.

At this point, I think the only viable comparison is FFXIV, which is also a Square Enix game. XD

On the other hand, there's a convenient foil for FFXV, namely, MGSV. Both games started with a similar mix of great potential and flawed execution, but while one was orphaned in favor of a spinoff no one asked for, the other is now a vastly different game than at release.

Translations coming.

――本編のリリースから1年と少し経ちました。これまでを振り返ってみていかがですか？
It has been about one year since release. How about we look back on everything up until now?
田畑　随分と走ってきましたね。『ロイヤルエディション』は、もともと『FFXV』のフィナーレを飾るものとして計画していたものなので、当初考えていたものはひとまずやりきれたな、という感じです。
Tabata - We sure came a long way. The Royal Edition was originally planned to be the conclusion and finale to FFXV, so for now it feels like we have accomplished what we had set out to do at first.

It makes so much sense for the Royal Edition to be the grand finale of the DLCs... The question is, what can they still do to top it. XD

――本編発売後に配信されたDLCの中でも、昨年の12月13日に配信された“エピソード イグニス”は、エンディングの分岐があり、とくに話題になりましたね。
Even among the DLC that were released after FFXV, Episode Ignis that was released last year on December 13th introduced a divergence in the ending, which became quite a topic.
寺田　“エピソード イグニス”では、本編の内容を補完するだけではなく、運命に抗い、戦うイグニスを描きたかった、という思いがありました。
Terada - In E.Ignis, we didn't just want to add to the story of the game, we wanted to illustrate Ignis where he refuses and fights against destiny (fate).
田畑　単に本編の裏側をなぞるのではなくて、“イグニスのゲーム”にするためですね。イグニス自身の運命を描ききるために。本編はひとつの結末に向かって進むゲームとして作っていますが、“エピソード イグニス”は、プレイヤーがイグニスとなって、その運命に立ち向かうゲームにしようと。
Tabata - It's not simply looking into alternate possibilities, it was to make it ''Ignis' game''. In order for Ignis to define his own destiny. FFXV was created with the intention to run towards a single conclusion, but with E.Ignis we wanted to make a game for players to become Ignis and fight against fate.

This kind of makes it sound like the point of Ep Ignis was to make Ignis the main character in a way that Gladio and Prompto weren't in their episodes, but it's not entirely clear why that should be the case. Maybe it's meant to show that fighting fate is something that is a more present consideration for Ignis than the other two?

I'm at work, so I'll translate whenever I have time.

I'll be back in 50 minutes.

Thank you for the translation. Don't get yourself in trouble for us.

 

[FFChocobo18]

What do you think you guys will tackle first in the Royal Pack DLC first? For me, I would go for Insomnia first, that looks to be the highlight of this DLC for me.

 

[Paperchampion23]

What do you think you guys will tackle first in the Royal Pack DLC first? For me, I would go for Insomnia first, that looks to be the highlight of this DLC for me.

Depending in how simple it is to find, the new armiger. I'd like to try out all the new fights with it

 

[FFChocobo18]

Depending in how simple it is to find, the new armiger. I'd like to try out all the new fights with it

Okay then, go for that. My mind is more set on Insomnia currently, especially to see what changes they've done to it.

 

[Paperchampion23]

――では、今後も追加シナリオは展開していくと。
So that means the story updates from now will expand?
田畑　はい。アクティブユーザーの皆さんが、これ以上の本編の穴埋めを求めているかというと、そうではないと思いますし、作る側としてもそれでは『FFXV』は完結させられないと思うので、これまでのエピソード配信とは異なる、新しい展開を考えています。その先駆けとなるのが、ユーザーアンケートでもっとも希望が多かったアーデンのエピソード。それから、ATR（『FFXV』の配信番組）で言っていた通り、ルーナのエピソードもあるかもしれません。2019年にかけて、4つのエピソードを制作することにしました。
Tabata - Yes. If I were to say that the fans wanted more and beyond to fill the gaps of the main story, I don't think that would be the case. Even in the development point of view, I think if we did that, FFXV will never be able to come to a conclusion. So we are thinking about new developments that are different from the DLC's up until now. The spearhead of this goal is Episode Ardyn which was highly sought out for in the survey. And as so, as mentioned in the ATR, there might also be a Episode Luna. Continuing up to 2019, we have decided to make 4 episodes.

――それは朗報です！
That is great news!
寺田　今後の追加シナリオでは、キャラクターをもっと好きになってほしいですね。“エピソード イグニス”では泣いてくださった方も多いそうなので、つぎは笑顔になれるようなエピソードをお届けしたいと思っています。
Terada - In the story updates from now, we want players to love the characters more. It seems like there were many who cried in Episode Ignis, so we want to make the next epsisode where people will smile.

Okay, this to me sounds like Episode Ardyn and the next 3 are going to be super substantial and meaningful DLC's. No more focusing one particular gap or period in the story, but instead focusing on entire features or settings that could make the game better overall.

For example:

I can see Episode Ardyn not just being a character episode that focuses on one particular point in his life. It probably won't just be a specific period that they try and make this hugely cinematic 3 hour DLC to take place in.

Instead, Episode Ardyn could be more open (even open world), touching on areas we've never seen, covering a multitude of events instead of just one, all while integrating it back into Noct's story.

Edit: Also if you do the Dangeki interview translation @xXShuyaXx I'll love you forever, that one has some crazy revealing stuff that we need clarification on.

 

[Jubileus]

Just read the updated translation.

It seems like Tabata was answering specifically about how Noctis saved the world without sacrificing anything.

Honest to goodness I hope they do not expand upon that alternative ending but the way it was worded sure sounds like it unfortunately.

The last thing we need is more divergence in the story.

 

[Paperchampion23]

Just read the updated translation.

It seems like Tabata was answering specifically about how Noctis saved the world without sacrificing anything.

Honest to goodness I hope they do not expand upon that alternative ending but the way it was worded sure sounds like it unfortunately.

The last thing we need is more divergence in the story.

Just gonna hold out until we get more clarification on that. I feel like they'e already said that the alternate ending was a one time thing only for ignis in other places

 

[Flash Over]

Just read the updated translation.

It seems like Tabata was answering specifically about how Noctis saved the world without sacrificing anything.

Honest to goodness I hope they do not expand upon that alternative ending but the way it was worded sure sounds like it unfortunately.

The last thing we need is more divergence in the story.

Or even more headcanon

 

[Cloud_CR]

¿Anyone remember this old leak? Perhaps was right, ¡¿don't you think?!

 

[Nova]

Just read the updated translation.

It seems like Tabata was answering specifically about how Noctis saved the world without sacrificing anything.

Honest to goodness I hope they do not expand upon that alternative ending but the way it was worded sure sounds like it unfortunately.

The last thing we need is more divergence in the story.

Ugh my head would bust if they do that, please no.

Can't understand why when he said the alt. ending was suppose to be one & done deal.

 

[Storm]

¿Anyone remember this old leak? Perhaps was right, ¡¿don't you think?!

this leak doenst seem too bad, especially after todays interviews

i dont know if you guys read the Parting Ways novel but its pretty sweet.