Square-Enix Final Fantasy XV [the game formerly known as Versus XIII]

Arch · Apr 9, 2016

JeuxVideo: Will we get other demos after Platinum?
Hajime Tabata: No, nothing is planned for the moment.

JV: How many people work on the game now?
HT: It is difficult to estimate the number of people working on the project, but I would say that there are about 300. Final Fantasy XV and Kingsglaive are projects that require the production of a large volume of data, so we need work with many studios worldwide that are specialized in computer animation.

JV: The Luminous Engine did a great job on the game and cutscenes. However, the Final Fantasy series is known worldwide for his cinematic sequences in CGI. Will you put them in the game?
HT: There are actually CGI cinematics in the game. I think there are, however, a little less than in previous Final Fantasy games. Rather than having too many cutscenes in the game, our desire was to make a long feature film. Kingsglaive, to us, was the best use of CGI.
For me, video game fans in France are smart because they see a game as a cultural item. So I think the French will understand well what we are seeking to do through these separate but complementary stories of the game, the film and the animated series. I’m sure the French fans will appreciate the links between all these characters.

JV: What kind of things do you have to work on before the game’s release?
HT: At the moment, we are working hard on the final balancing between environments to refine the best adventure. We are also checking details such as the amount of experience earned as a result of certain actions, the time needed to gain a level, the power between the various weapons, and the speed of some animations. Engineers have already entered the phase of optimization and artists are concentrating on polishing.

JV: Many questions were asked about the framerate of the game. Several people saw the game running with a stable 30 frames per second in the Uncovered trailer and footage and were disappointed with the Platinum Demo. What have you to say to these players and will you improve the framerate?
HT: We are currently in a process of optimization and it is impossible to evaluate precisely how much time it will take. This is not something that you can tell in advance because you have to work on it until the very end of development. We must therefore strike a balance between what you show on the screen and at the same time consider what remains to optimize behind.
For Final Fantasy XV, we completed what should be [rendered] on screen, so we can now use our time to optimize the rest and ensure that the framerate is better. We’re currently working on it. We also want to be sure that the balance is done and there is no disjunction between the spirit of the game and the real experience of the player. This is why we strive to highlight the game’s feeling and not performance.

JV: We have some questions about it. Can we drive it quite normally? Press a button and we soar to new heights over the world map?
HT: That’s how it works. You must first customize the car to fly, then while you are driving, you just press a button to turn it into a flying car.

JV: So can we explore the Final Fantasy XV world without loading times — while driving a vehicle on the ground or flying in the air?
HT: We are currently tweaking it so that you are able to move from one environment to another without loading times. The final sequence of the recently released trailer showed that the car could easily fly. Well, we are working very hard to keep that promise.

JV: The players were very curious to know about Final Fantasy XV DLC? Can you tell us more? Will they be scenario or cosmetic DLC?
HT: We will make a concrete announcement on DLC later this summer. Our basic commitment about it is that they must be used to extend the gaming experience and ensure that players continue to play. We do not want basic DLC. Instead, we want DLC that can provoke the enthusiasm of players.

JV: You mentioned the possibility of a PC version. Will you release it a few months after the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions? Is it something you want to do at all?
HT: I’m quite positive about the idea of developing a PC version, but I would like to make a very different project if possible. The reason I’m interested is that a PC version would propel the game to another technical level. I have in mind a version of Final Fantasy XV that is more technically developed. This version could incorporate things that we were forced to abandon because of the limitations of home consoles. With the PC, this would be an opportunity to release a version far superior in terms of quality and tech. That said, if we choose to develop this project, the development will start from scratch by doing research of what would be the best technology to use. It might not be a simple port of the console version.
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Translation of an interview with JeuxVideo talking about French localization, the airship(carship?), DLC, and a PC version of the game.

Iskandar said: ↑

*also I liked Snow as a character. Don't shoot me*
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I liked Snow because, at the time, I was getting tired of all these dark broody "badass" archetypes. Seeing someone with a positive outlook and actively wanting to save the world was refreshing to me. Yes, I realize there's plenty of Snow's kind of archetype too but...my point still stands.

Hayabusa · Apr 9, 2016

Snow is fine but the reason I think so many people don't like him is because he didn't have much of a fleshed-out cast to bounce his personality off of. Like, the only decent moments he gets that I can even remember have to do with Hope.

And I'm so glad they confirmed knowledge of the Platinum Demo having frame-rate issues that'll be fixed in the full game. Still, at this point, I might just wait for the PC port if it doesn't suck.

libregkd · Apr 13, 2016

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libregkd · Apr 14, 2016

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Boy Wonder · Apr 24, 2016

Square will be producing more copies of the Ultimate Collector's Edition
They may not be ready in time for the release, though
but they'll try to help that.

Iskandar · Apr 24, 2016

Boy Wonder said: ↑

Square will be producing more copies of the Ultimate Collector's Edition
They may not be ready in time for the release, though
but they'll try to help that.
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Yeah, I think it was an extra 10,000 copies or something like that. Still seems like a small amount compared to how fast the 30,000 went. I'm still sticking with my good old Deluxe Edition.

Arch · May 17, 2016

It looks like freezing parts of a Behemoth is a thing. Dynamic freezing?

Arch · May 19, 2016

Square reminding us that, yes, FFXV is very pretty. ...And the inevitable PC release next year(or later?) will look fantastic. Assuming it runs smoothly.

Iskandar · May 19, 2016

Captain Arch said: ↑

Square reminding us that, yes, FFXV is very pretty. ...And the inevitable PC release next year(or later?) will look fantastic. Assuming it runs smoothly.

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Holy crap it's beautiful. These are the moments where I hate reality, because we can't get scenes as nice as those

libregkd · May 26, 2016

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Cloud3514 · May 26, 2016

Captain Arch said: ↑

Square reminding us that, yes, FFXV is very pretty. ...And the inevitable PC release next year(or later?) will look fantastic. Assuming it runs smoothly.
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Yeah, I'd much rather see them focus on getting steady framerate than trying to make the game photorealistic.

libregkd · May 31, 2016

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Cloud3514 · May 31, 2016

No plans of Ultimate Edition w/o Noctis figure

No plans to release a Solider-style Cloud costume as downloadable content

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Well, these are unnecessarily and oddly specific.

Arch · May 31, 2016

Really hoping the "Game Over" involving landing the car properly involves an explosion. Being stupid and crashing a flying car into things would be fun(for at least 10 minutes).

Oh and this is worth a look:

More reminders that, yes, the game is pretty in trailers.

. : tale_wind · May 31, 2016

I REFUSE TO BELIEVE THAT GLADIOLUS IS 23 WHAT THE HECK SQUARE

libregkd · Jun 8, 2016

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Arch · Jun 13, 2016

Titan boss fight at Microsoft's conference.

libregkd · Jun 13, 2016

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Misty · Jun 13, 2016

That was ****ing abysmal. 2.5 minutes of Noctis running back and forth with a dodgy camera, then they press a button to use Blizzara and another to swing the sword? And this game is coming out in three months?

You best be kidding Square. Obviously they'll be showcasing the game big time at their own conference but that was some hot garbage.

libregkd · Jun 13, 2016

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