Final Fantasy XV Final Fantasy XV , originally called " Final Fantasy Versus XIII " , is the fifteenth installment in the main " Final Fantasy " series and a former entry in the " " sub - series . The extent to which it connects to " Final Fantasy XIII " and " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " has been reduced , and it now features an original lore . The game was released worldwide on November 29 , 2016 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One . It supports the PlayStation 4 Pro , but is optimized for the console ' s standard version . The story is told over the course of 15 chapters . It focuses on Noctis Lucis Caelum , a prince from the kingdom of Lucis who fights to reclaim his throne and must go on to fulfill a greater destiny . " Final Fantasy XV " aims to examine its characters ' humanity and place them in a more realistic setting than most " Final Fantasy " games . Its prominent themes are friendship , destiny , and legacy . The first half of " Final Fantasy XV " is open - world and enables players to take on a variety of sidequests , explore , and play mini - games . Objectives later become more specific , in accordance with other " Final Fantasy " titles . " Final Fantasy XV " is part of the " Final Fantasy XV Universe " sub - franchise . It takes place parallel to the feature film " " , and has a prequel anime series " Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV " . The game is also connected to " " , " Justice Monsters Five " , and " King ' s Knight - Wrath of the Dark Dragon - " . Gameplay . " Final Fantasy XV " is an open world , action role - playing game in which players assume control of Noctis Lucis Caelum , a prince who can perform a variety of actions related to both field exploration and combat . The world is a single , connected landmass that is explored primarily in the party ' s car , the Regalia . Locations can also be investigated on foot and by riding on chocobos . Certain locations that were visited in the past can be fast - travel ed to . Players can use gil to purchase items and equipment and accept sidequests from the NPCs they encounter . These offer additional rewards and allow for gameplay experiences that are separate from the main story . During some cutscenes , players can choose how Noctis interacts with other characters . It is possible to continue playing " Final Fantasy XV " after its story concludes . Post - game content includes new quests and challenges that cannot be unlocked otherwise . New equipment also becomes available . This additional material is intended for parties that are of a higher level than that required for the story ' s final chapters . " Final Fantasy XV " supports the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One ' s social media functions allowing players to share screenshots and video clips . One can also access the PlayStation 4 version on the PlayStation Vita , which uses data streamed from the console version . Battle system . The battle system is called " Active X Battle , " or " AXB . " Combat is seamless and takes place in real - time environments that incorporate all regions of the surrounding landscape . The " Wait Mode " freezes time when the player is not moving so the player can select targets and actions at their leisure . This was enhanced with the implementation of the Crown Update , which enables players to obtain information from Libra at a faster pace , as well as replenish the Wait Gauge by defeating enemies . Players can destroy parts of some foes ' bodies , temporarily debilitating them . Monsters come in many sizes and use different attacks , even if they are of the same species . Combat begins as soon as Noctis and friends are approached by an enemy , attack an enemy , or get too close to it . A red " encounter gauge " appears at the top of the screen when one is near a hostile unit ; players usually have the option to flee at any time . The party ' s HP is restored over time . If the members lose all their HP they enter the " Danger " status and are unable to attack or use abilities until they are rescued or use an item . Party members in Danger status continuously lose max HP . Once their max HP becomes 0 , they get Knocked Out . Knocked out party members can still be saved with a revival item , and there is a window to revive Noctis if he becomes KO ' d . If Noctis remains KO for too long , it is Game Over . As a result of the day one patch , the screen now flashes red when Noctis is low on HP . HP lost from the max HP gauge slowly recovers overtime , but much more inefficiently than the regular HP . The player can use recovery items like Elixirs to heal the whole HP gauge . Noctis can respawn enemies by blowing a special whistle included in the " Final Fantasy XV " day one patch . Maneuvers . There are three available button layouts . Combat relies primarily upon three buttons . The attack button has Noctis attack enemies . When held , Noctis will continuously attack with his selected weapon , and when out of range he will approach his target to attack them . Pressing the attack button in combination with directional buttons can execute different versions of the attack . Attack prompts can appear when allies perform Techniques and after parrying enemy attacks . The player can perform aerial attacks by jumping before using the attack button , or by warp - striking to airborne targets . When Noctis learns Airstep from the Ascension grid , he can stay airborne when attacking , although this will consume MP . Attacking while mid - air can have Noctis perform different attacks than usual , such as descending upon enemies from above with a spear . The defense button has Noctis phase through enemy attacks when held and dodge roll ( when tapped ) . Phasing through enemy attacks consumes MP , although this can mitigated by unlocking nodes in the Ascension Grid . Holding the defense button next to suitable cover has Noctis grouch and restore his HP and MP more rapidly than usual . Dodge rolling does not make Noctis invincible for the duration of the roll , and is often used for positioning Noctis during battle . The defense button is used to parry certain enemy attacks with a well - timed button press when prompted . Successful parries can usually be followed with a counterattack . The warp button allows Noctis to point - warp to out - of - the - way locations ( when held ) , or warp - strike to targeted enemies when pressed in combination with the lock - on button . Tapping the warp button has Noctis warp forward , and can be done on the field . Warping consumes MP . Warp - striking enemies deals more damage the further away from Noctis warps . Point - warping fully restores Noctis ' s MP , and if he is left hanging from a high altitude , it is considered a form of cover and his HP restores faster . Some enemy attacks send Noctis falling through the air , and the player can avoid fall damage by warping mid - fall when the button prompt appears . If Noctis ' s allies are nearby , he can team up with them to perform link - strike s , powerful combo finishers that are performed automatically if one is in the proper situation . Noctis and friends can also blindside enemies if they strike from behind . Equipment . The player can equip weapons and accessories . Magic is also equipped to a weapon slot . Accessories boost stats provide elemental and status protection , and some are specific to certain party members . The game has a total of 109 melee weapons . Noctis can equip all weapons and some types are exclusive to him , whereas party members can equip two types of weapons as primary and secondary arms , as well as Elemancy magic . Different weapon types deal different type of damage , and when an enemy is weak to the player ' s attacks the damage numbers appear orange . When an enemy resists the player ' s damage , the damage numbers appear purple . Noctis can have up to four weapons equipped and his fighting style changes depending on which of his equipped weapons is active . The player can freely cycle between them via the d - pad . Some weapons can be upgraded by Cid Sophiar ; these are designated by a yellow " + " in the Gear menu . Others boost their wielders ' stats when equipped . The Royal Arms drain Noctis ' s HP when attacked with , but are often especially strong against daemons . When Noctis uses firearms , he is unable to string combos together , but he automatically reloads the weapons after enough shots have been fired . Ignis , Gladiolus , and Prompto use their Secondary Arms ( Lances , Shields , and Machinery , respectively ) situationally . In imperial bases , Noctis can use heavy arsenal turrets to damage enemies from a distance . Techniques and the Armiger . During combat , a tech bar comprised of three segments gradually fills . The player can issue commands to Noctis ' s allies , as well as any guest characters present . If the party member ' s Technique is offensive it can usually be followed up with an attack from Noctis if the player presses the attack button at the right time . Noctis unlocks Armiger when he has collected enough Royal Arms . After a circular gauge fills through a combination of offense and defense , the player can activate Armiger to boost his attacks and summon all of his collected Royal Arms to his side . These shield Noctis from enemy attacks and makes all of his moves warps . While in Armiger , maneuvers don ' t expend HP or MP . While Armiger is active , Noctis can perform an Armiger Chain , a powerful technique that allows the entire party to damage foes several times in rapid succession . Armiger ends when the gauge is depleted . Magic . There are two types of magic : elemental magic and ring magic . Elemental magic is available from the start , and ring magic is unlocked in the thirteenth chapter . Elemental magic does not cost MP . Instead , it must be equipped like a weapon . Spells in this class can be used a certain number of times before the spell will be depleted , and they can also be equipped by Noctis ' s allies . Players can craft new spells through the art of Elemancy . The player can restock the necessary elemental energy by absorbing it from special spots on the field . By adding treasures , ingredients , or items to a spell during crafting , players can create magic that has a variety of different effects . For example , some debilitate enemies , while others heal their caster . Elemancy allows players to obtain powerful spells early on . Elemental spells are area - of - effect attacks that harm both enemies and the party . Weather affects a spell ' s effectiveness ; casting Fire on a clear day chars the surrounding landscape and causes monsters that fear flames to flee . Conversely , Fire spells are quickly extinguished when it is raining , but Thunder spells are enhanced . Damage the environment sustains from magic is not permanent . Ring magic is exclusive to Noctis and is accessed when the Ring of the Lucii is equipped and set as his active weapon . Called " arcana , " spells accessed through the ring consume MP . They either consume an enemy ' s life - force to heal Noctis , damage foes through a well - timed dodge , or eradicate all foes in the area . Summons . Summons are called " Astrals . " They behave situationally and can only be summoned by Noctis . They are acquired through story events . The chance to summon comes up randomly when in battle . The game does a " summon roll " every ten seconds , determining whether a summoning chance will activate or not . Different summons have different conditions for being summoned . For example , Titan has a chance of being summoned if Noctis ' s allies are in KO or Danger state . When the summoning chance activates , the screen turns red , small crystal lights float in the air , and the battle music changes . The player can then call an Astral by holding the necessary button . If Noctis is killed the summon is cancelled , or the player can ignore the summon chance and it will eventually dissipate . The summons are the strongest attacks the player can perform , and deal damage to all enemies in battle . The player can summon once per battle . Ascension grid . By spending ability points ( AP ) , players can unlock abilities and stat boosts for Noctis and his comrades . Accumulated AP is shared between all party members . The Ascension doesn ' t only affect combat , but can also be used to extend buffs obtained from food cooked at camp , make Noctis sprint longer , among various other effects . There are nine Ascension grids : Difficulty modes . " Final Fantasy XV " has two difficulties : Easy and Normal . These can be switched between freely . The ability to change difficulty levels was decided upon based on feedback developers received on " Final Fantasy XV Episode Duscae " . Carbuncle can appear to save the player in the Easy Mode . The field . The world of " Final Fantasy XV " is seamless and initially open . The player is free to drive or fly the Regalia without hindrance . Noctis and friends can call chocobos to their side by blowing a whistle , and as of the day one patch , Noctis is able to warp outside of battle and use the car ' s " music player " while exploring . Noctis can fish at designated locations , and he can find non - player character s some of whom give him quests . Some portions of the surrounding terrain can be destroyed . Noctis ' s friends occasionally point things out to him , and the conversations they have with him often allow the player to discover optional material organically . Players can see their destination on the world map by looking for or ; this aids navigation and prevents one from getting lost . Items can be procured from the field and glow before they are picked up ; many of them can be exchanged for gil , a currency that can also be earned for completing sidequests . During some cutscenes , players are given the option to choose how Noctis will respond . " Final Fantasy XV " features a day and night cycle , which affects which enemies spawn and which fish are around fishing spots . Daemons only spawn at night , and if the battle draws for so long the sun comes up they will take damage from the sunlight . Initially , the Regalia cannot be driven on auto - pilot during the night , but the option for it unlocks at after level 30 . The player can still fast - travel with the car . The Starscourge gradually causes the nights to lengthen , and thus the party will wake up later in the later chapters , and the sun begins to go down earlier . Camping , lodging and restaurants . Camp s are safe havens at which the accumulated Experience Points of Noctis and his friends are tallied . They are also where the party eats meals to gain status boosts . Camp can be made at any time of day , but only in designated areas . If Noctis and friends do not rest they do not level up , and their status boosts gradually disappear . At camp , the player selects which meal Ignis cooks determined from the list of ingredients the party has obtained from shop s , procurement point s and monsters . Each meal has a different effect , and some meals are different party members ' favorites . When camping in certain locations , Noctis is invited by his friends to accompany them on tour s , sidequests with special objectives . During a tour time does not progress until it is completed and the player cannot stray from the area near the camp . Increased monster activity at night is an incentive for players to camp . The party can camp out in the open or stay in hotels or other facilities at outposts . Using these adds a multiplier to the party ' s accumulated experience , but it does not allow status - boosting meals to be eaten . Another way to eat outside camp is by visiting restaurants . The dishes cost gil but provide buffs that last longer than the initial buff duration for camp food . At restaurants the player can also talk to the local tipster to unveil icons on the map and do hunts . Mini - games and sidequests . Players can enjoy fishing , chocobo racing , and the pinball game " Justice Monsters Five " . Players can also take on over 200 sidequests that promote exploration and offer several bonuses . New Game Plus . New Game Plus was added in version 1 . 03 . This enables the player to re - experience " Final Fantasy XV " after clearing it while retaining the following from their previous playthrough : In New Game Plus , Noctis ' s Engine Blade returns to its most basic form ; any upgrades to it are not carried over . Players also cannot maintain the Regalia Type - F . DLC and VR . Gladiolus , Ignis and Prompto will have their own downloadable episodes , but what they include is yet unknown . " Final Fantasy XV " is to include a virtual reality experience in which players control Prompto Argentum . This was revealed at E3 2016 and is not a separate product . Instead , it is considered " something extra . " Synopsis . Setting . The world of Eos is comprised of three continents : Lucis , Accordo , and Niflheim . The northeastern land of Lucis possesses a powerful Crystal , which was gifted by the gods in antiquity to the reigning Caelum dynasty . Accordo , located in the south , is made up of islands and has been annexed by the Niflheim empire , which lies to the west and benefits from its advanced magitek technology . The province of Tenebrae is under Niflheim ' s control , but maintains some autonomy due to the presence of the Oracle , a priestess who has the power to fight the Starscourge , a plague that lengthens nights and turns people and animals into vicious daemons . Watching over Eos are the Astrals , divine beings that can appear in the mortal realm , usually as colossal and powerful beings . For hundreds of years Lucis and Niflheim have been at war . While many lands have been lost to the empire , the Lucian capital of Insomnia remains untouched due to the Wall , a barrier maintained by the king and the Crystal ' s magic . Peace talks have begun in hopes of bringing an end to the conflict , one of the conditions being a marriage of Prince Noctis and Lady Lunafreya . Story . Noctis Lucis Caelum travels to Altissia , the capital city of Accordo , where he is to wed his childhood friend , Lady Lunafreya . En route , Noctis learns the Niflheim empire has attacked his home , the Crown City Insomnia , killed his father and stolen Lucis ' s Crystal . Together with his friends — Ignis Scientia , Gladiolus Amicitia , and Prompto Argentum — Noctis seeks out Cor Leonis , a member of the Crownsguard who tasks him with retrieving the weapons of his ancestors , which will grant the power necessary for reclaiming the throne . Noctis meets the suspicious chancellor of Niflheim , Ardyn Izunia , and visits the Disc of Cauthess , the resting place of the Astral Titan . After completing Titan ' s trial , Noctis learns the Archaean was encouraged to forge a covenant with him by Lunafreya , who is an Oracle able to talk to the astrals . In Duscae , Noctis is aided by Gentiana , a messenger of the gods onto mankind , to make a pact with Ramuh . As their journey continues , Noctis and his friends notice the nights are getting longer and daemons appear more frequently . This is because of the Starscourge , a plague that brings forth darkness . When Noctis reaches Altissia , Lunafreya rouses Leviathan , who goes on a rampage . Ardyn disrupts the rite by stabbing Lunafreya , but she still empowers Noctis by calling upon the past kings of Lucis who lend Noctis their power , enabling him to defeat the Hydraean . In a dream he has while unconscious , Noctis is visited by Lunafreya ' s spirit that gives him the Ring of the Lucii . When Noctis awakens , a blinded Ignis confirms Lunafreya has died . The two reunite with Gladiolus and Prompto , and board a train bound for Gralea , the capital of Niflheim , in hopes of reclaiming the stolen Crystal . Noctis ' s mission evolves from simply reclaiming Lucis , to saving the world from the darkness of the Starscourge , as without Lunafreya ' s powers as the Oracle the world is being plunged into an endless night . Noctis hopes to use the light of the Crystal to combat it . On his way to Tenebrae , the home of the Oracles ' bloodline , Noctis is tricked by Ardyn into pushing Prompto off the train . Noctis learns Lunafreya ' s contact with the Astrals was slowly killing her , and he receives Shiva ' s blessing from Gentiana , who reveals herself to be the Glacian in human form . In Gralea , Noctis is separated from Ignis and Gladiolus , and infiltrates Zegnautus Keep alone with the Ring of the Lucii as his only weapon . The ring is a royal heirloom said to be of divine provenance that houses the spirits of the past kings of Lucis that lends the old kings ' power to the current king . Noctis is haunted by Ardyn ' s disembodied voice as he reunites with his allies and rescues Prompto . The foursome comes face - to - face with Emperor Iedolas Aldercapt , who has been turned into a daemon . Noctis reluctantly leaves his allies behind to approach the Crystal , believing it has the power to destroy daemons . He is absorbed inside it , and transported to the Astral Realm where he learns from Bahamut he is the prophesied True King . He could end the Starscourge by eliminating Ardyn , a Lucian healer anointed by the Crystal 2 , 000 years ago who became corrupted and made immortal by daemonic influence . Noctis returns to the mortal realm a decade later , and joins with Ignis , Gladiolus , and Prompto to confront Ardyn in the ruins of Insomnia . After they defeat Ifrit , the antagonistic astral who brings forth the Starscourge , Noctis defeats Ardyn in a climatic duel . Noctis ascends the throne and gives his life to end the eternal night that has consumed Eos by channeling the power of the past kings and the Crystal ' s light . Returning to the Astral Realm , Noctis teams up with Lunafreya and his ancestors to destroy Ardyn ' s spirit . The True King and the Ring of the Lucii fade away as peace is restored to the world . The sun rises , daemons disappear , and the spirits of Noctis and Lunafreya fall asleep on the Lucian throne . Themes . The story of " Final Fantasy XV " focuses on war . It also touches upon one ' s defiance of the will of divine beings . When asked about the themes of " Final Fantasy XV " , Hajime Tabata stated the following : Music . The soundtrack of " Final Fantasy XV " is primarily composed by Yoko Shimomura , who is known for her contributions to the " Kingdom Hearts " series . Shimomura ' s pieces encompass themes of " friendship " and " filial bonds . " Yoko Shimomura has been a part of the " Final Fantasy XV " staff since the days of " Final Fantasy Versus XIII " . Since she was initially hired to work on a spin - off title , Shimomura did not feel pressured to follow in the footsteps of other " Final Fantasy " composers . She had a clear concept for her music , thus she was not effected by the transition into " Final Fantasy XV " . The transition did mean new music had to be composed , however . The main theme of " Final Fantasy XV " , " Somnus , " is performed by Aundréa L . Hopkins . . The piece ' s title refers to , the Roman god of sleep , in accordance with the logo . " Omnis Lacrima " ( which means " every tear " in Latin ) is the boss theme . It is the second piece from the game ' s soundtrack to have been released to the public , and it is a bonus track on Yoko Shimomura ' s compilation album , " memoria : The Very Best of Yoko Shimomura " , which was released in 2014 . " Omnis Lacrima " is featured in three trailers : the DKΣ3713 trailer released in 2008 , the Square Enix 1st Production Department Premier trailer released in 2011 , and the gameplay trailer released at E3 2013 . A new piece from the soundtrack served as background music for the game ' s trailer from Tokyo Gameshow 2014 . It was a collaboration between Yoko Shimomura and the Video Game Orchestra , a group that previously worked with Masashi Hamauzu during the production of the soundtrack of " " . At Uncovered : Final Fantasy XV , it was revealed a cover of " Stand By Me " by Florence + the Machine would serve as the theme song On August 12 , 2016 , a new single was released titled " " Songs from Final Fantasy XV " . " It features " Stand By Me " and two new songs : " Too Much Is Never Enough " and " I Will Be . " On September 7 , 2016 , an hour long called " Final Fantasy XV Live at Abbey Road Studios " was live - streamed on YouTube and Twitch . The " Final Fantasy XV " : Original Soundtrack was released on December 21 , 2016 . It can be purchased for ¥3 , 800 , and it features 80 pieces that span four discs . For ¥5 , 000 the soundtrack can be obtained on Blu - ray . Development . " Final Fantasy XV " was originally titled " " Final Fantasy Versus XIII " . " The game was directed by Tetsuya Nomura , part of the " Fabula Nova Crystallis : Final Fantasy " series , and intended to be playable on the PlayStation 3 . When " Final Fantasy Versus XIII " was rebranded , its development team was reorganized . At E3 2013 , it was announced the game , now called " " Final Fantasy XV " , " would be for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One . It operated on a new engine , and Hajime Tabata became its director . When these changes took effect , " Final Fantasy Versus XIII " was approximately 25 % complete . Given its new title , Square Enix had to decide how to preserve as many elements of the game as possible . " Final Fantasy XV " operates using Square Enix ' s Luminous Studio engine . The game is meant to be a " fantasy based on reality , " thus its look is derived primarily from present - day Earth . Car s seen in " Final Fantasy XV " resemble their real - world counterparts , and Roen was contacted to design the costumes of the game ' s characters . To design a more corporeal world , Square Enix looked to " Final Fantasy VIII " for inspiration ; it added more fantastical elements to the conclusion of " Final Fantasy XV " in a similar fashion to " Final Fantasy VII " . During the development of " Final Fantasy XV " , Square Enix staff went on trips in small groups . They explored caves , visited a zoo , and climbed mountains for research purposes . Creating a realistic fantasy proved challenging for developers , but they were able to get further inspiration from the depiction of 2015 from the film " Back to the Future II " . This enabled staff to create locations that were both familiar and unfamiliar . Many of Square Enix ' s resources had to be allocated or outsourced ; the company allowed the architecture surrounding its office in Kyoto to influence that which appears in " Final Fantasy XV " . The original scenario of " Final Fantasy XV " was written by Kazushige Nojima back when the game was still known as " " Final Fantasy Versus XIII " . " This served as the basis of its new story , which is a " road trip adventure " focusing on brotherhood . Square Enix aimed for " Final Fantasy XV " to be multi - regional ; it was revealed on March 23 , 2016 that the game would be the first in " Final Fantasy " history to be localized into Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese . In addition to the standard Japanese and English , " Final Fantasy XV " was also dubbed in German and French . On March 30 , 2016 , Square Enix hosted a promotional event called " . " Here , the company revealed the " Final Fantasy XV Universe " sub - franchise , as well as the initial release date of " Final Fantasy XV " : September 30 , 2016 . The game was later delayed until November 29 . While " Final Fantasy XV " is for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One , Square Enix is considering a PC port . In October , 2016 , Hajime Tabata stated this would need to be better than the console versions of " Final Fantasy XV " , and it would take over a year to develop because Square Enix must adapt the game ' s engine . Sequels . At E3 2013 , Tetsuya Nomura discussed the possibility of " Final Fantasy XV " having sequels : In a later interview at Japan Expo 2013 , Nomura was more cautious when asked about this subject : In an issue of " Game Informer " released on April 5 , 2015 that focused on " Final Fantasy XV " , Hajime Tabata stated there are no plans to create sequels to the game . In March , 2016 at Uncovered : Final Fantasy XV , the " Final Fantasy XV Universe " sub - franchise was revealed . Square Enix has stated its purpose is to " expand the story and world of " Final Fantasy XV " to other media , " as well as to eliminate the necessity for sequels . Release . " Final Fantasy XV " was originally slated for release on September 30 , 2016 . The game was then delayed until November 29 . The original date was prematurely leaked before , at which it was subsequently revealed by Square Enix . According to Hajime Tabata , September 30 was chosen as the initial release date of " Final Fantasy XV " when he became the game ' s director in December , 2013 . On November 17 , 2016 , retailers in Peru began selling " Final Fantasy XV " twelve days in advance . For $ 59 . 99 , players can purchase the " Day One Edition " of " Final Fantasy XV " , which includes the downloadable weapon " Masamune . " Pre - order incentives for Xbox One users include the Noctis Special Outfit and Carbuncle pet . Those with a PlayStation 4 can obtain a dynamic theme . For $ 89 . 99 , players can purchase the " Deluxe Edition " of " Final Fantasy XV " , which includes " Kingsglaive : Final Fantasy XV " on Blu - ray and is packaged in a steelbook decorated with artwork by Yoshitaka Amano . Those who buy this version of " Final Fantasy XV " can also obtain the " Royal Raiment " costume for Noctis , " Masamune , " and the Regalia ' s " Platinum Leviathan " skin . 30 , 000 players were able to purchase the " Ultimate Collector ' s Edition " of " Final Fantasy XV " for $ 269 . 99 ; this was exclusive to the Square Enix Online Store and included " Kingsglaive : Final Fantasy XV " and " Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV " on Blu - ray , a special soundtrack , a Play Arts Kai Noctis figurine , a 192 - page art book , " Royal Raiment , " " Masamune , " and " Platinum Leviathan . " Those who bought this version of " Final Fantasy XV " also received the " Travel Pack , " " Camera Kit , " " Angler Set , " and " Gourmand Set . " Given the demand for these units , Square Enix made more available , but restricted them to one copy per person . American Express appears in " Final Fantasy XV " as a form of product placement . Those in Japan who obtained a new American Express Gold card or Business Gold Card before August 31 , 2016 were able to receive a copy of " Final Fantasy XV " ; the first 100 of these customers were also given a Play Arts Kai Noctis figurine . People who spent over ¥150 , 000 within three months were rewarded with a ¥10 , 000 gift card that featured one of five " Final Fantasy XV " - related designs . A special PlayStation 4 Slim has been released in honor of " Final Fantasy XV " . It depicts the moon . Currently , there are no plans to do this with the PlayStation 4 Pro . PlayStation 4 Pro support . As of version 1 . 05 , the game supports the PlayStation 4 Pro . It features two new settings named " Lite Mode " , which increases the frame rate to 60FPS , and " High Mode " , which upscales the visuals to ultra HD 4K resolution . Downloadable content . By purchasing a Season Pass , players can access downloadable content . Anyone who purchases this obtains the Gourmand Set , as well as guaranteed access to the following : The Holiday Pack was released on December 22 , 2016 . It contains a new outfit for Noctis , " Mog Choco T - Shirt , " and carnival tickets that allow access to a special event that is held between January 24 and February 20 , 2017 . The Season Pass grants access to the Holiday Pack + , which features exclusive items and a second outfit for Noctis , " Carnival Style . " All downloaded items are automatically added to the player ' s inventory upon installation , but the outfits can only be obtained during the event . On January 24 , 2017 , all of the game ' s pre - order DLC was made available for purchase via the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live . On January 31 , 2017 , Square Enix announced more details . The Booster Pack will be available on February 6 , 2017 , along with a Booster Pack + version for players who purchased the Season Pass . The Booster Pack contains items , including a new outfit called the Magical Exosuit , which can make the party invincible for 30 minutes once every 24 hours . Episode Gladio will release on March 28 , 2017 , and Episode Prompto will release sometime in June 2017 . Patches . The " day one patch " for " Final Fantasy XV " , dubbed " Crown Update , " improves the game ' s camera so it is easier to track action that transpires in narrow areas . An Ascension tree has been implemented for Wait Mode , and Noctis can now use a " Monster Whistle " to summon enemies . Scenes from " Kingsglaive : Final Fantasy XV " and " Omen " have been added , as have galleries for obtained fish and recipes . Players can now upload the photos Prompto takes to Facebook and Twitter . Noctis can now perform certain actions inspired by " Omen " . Libra operates at a faster pace during Wait Mode , and the Wait Gauge can be replenished by defeating enemies . Noctis can now warp outside of battle and shop from the Regalia . Players can freely change field music , and they can access the main menu while the Regalia is in " Auto " mode . The screen now flashes red when Noctis is low on HP , several bugs have been fixed , and slight changes have been made to towns and the open world . Menu functionality has been improved , sidequest balance has been adjusted , and new fishing spots have been added . On December 21 , 2016 , the 1 . 03 patch for " Final Fantasy XV " was released . This adds a New Game Plus option and frames for the photos Prompto takes . Several bugs have been fixed , as have problems some players experienced with the game ' s display area . This patch lastly enables content from the Holiday Pack to be used . On January 24 , 2017 , the 1 . 04 patch added the Moogle Chocobo Carnival . The carnival ended on February 20 with the 1 . 05 patch , that also added selectable resolution options for PlayStation 4 Pro users , new limited - time quests and contests , increased the level cap from 99 to 120 , enables players to store up to 200 photos from the original 150 , lets the player listen to the in - game music player while riding a chocobo , and adds two tracks from the " NieR " series to the player . When first released , enemies defeated by summoning only yielded EXP to Noctis . After the 1 . 05 patch , every party member that has not fallen will gain the EXP as well . On March 27 , 2017 , Square Enix released the 1 . 06 patch for the game . The patch adds a new playable segment in Chapter 13 named Verse 2 : For King and Comrade , in which the player takes control of Gladiolus as he explores Zegnautus Keep with Ignis . The segment can be accessed through a choice at the start of Chapter 13 , or from the Special section of the main menu if the player has already completed the game . Additional changes were made to Noctis ' s segment of Chapter 13 , such as tweaks to the Ring of the Lucii and more cutscenes featuring Emperor Aldercapt and Ravus Nox Fleuret . The patch also removes some of the world ' s invisible walls allowing the player to explore more freely and collect newly - placed items that can be found atop previously inaccessible structures . Additionally , winning snapshots from Square Enix ' s photo contest have been added to the screens in Takka ' s Pit Stop at the Hammerhead , and the timed quest feature has been temporarily suspended . Patch 1 . 06 also makes the game compatible with the Episode Gladiolus DLC and adds two songs from it to the main game ' s music player . Reception . Critical reception . According to Metacritic , " Final Fantasy XV " has a score of 81 out of 100 . Commercial performance . Speaking with European press after Uncovered : Final Fantasy XV , Hajime Tabata stated " Final Fantasy XV " should sell 10 , 000 , 000 copies " to be a success " . He then clarified to " Famitsu " this being merely his team ' s ultimate goal , and not the point where the game turns a profit . A half - hour after they were made available for pre - order , the 30 , 000 copies of " Final Fantasy XV " Ultimate Collector ' s Edition were sold out . 10 , 000 more copies were produced , and they went on sale May 23 , 2016 . When the next batch of " Final Fantasy XV " Ultimate Collector ' s Editions was made available in Europe , they were immediately sold out . During an Active Time Report on April 21 , 2016 , it was announced " Final Fantasy XV " pre - orders were doing better in Japan than expected . The next month , Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda stated his company expected " Final Fantasy XV " to be its biggest FY2017 / 3 title , as it had already racked up an impressive amount of pre - orders worldwide . Two days after the game ' s official release Square Enix announced that the game had topped five million in worldwide shipment and digital sales . It broke the record for most first - day digital sales in Japan and saw a new record for the total of release date shipment and downloads in Asian regions excluding Japan . The game recouped its development costs in the first 24 hours of its release . The game debuted in Japan with almost 700 , 000 copies sold ( excluding digital sales ) . Director Hajime Tabata commented that the ration of sales between the Japan and overseas was " as expected " , with sales in Japan being " pretty good " considering the situation of the local market , referring to the small hardware installed base in Japan . " Final Fantasy XV " had the best console launch month in the US for the franchise . It was the best - selling title on PS4 for the month and the second best selling title for December overall . On 10th January 2017 Square Enix publicized the game had shipped and sold digitally over six million units . Packaging artwork . Physical copies of " Final Fantasy XV " have reversible covers . One side features the game ' s logo on a plain background , while the other hosts a picture . At E3 2016 , the cover for North American versions of " Final Fantasy XV " was revealed . This was changed slightly upon release , and it was revealed Mat Kishimoto , the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Square Enix America , sent over 50 concepts for the cover artwork to the Business Division 2 art team for feedback before the final design was chosen . Takeshi Nozue , the director of " Kingsglaive : Final Fantasy XV " , also gave advice during this process . Demos . A live demo titled " " Final Fantasy XV : The Overture " was featured at Tokyo Game Show in 2014 . Another demo , " Final Fantasy XV Episode Duscae " , was made available to those who purchased " Final Fantasy Type - 0 HD " . This was available for a limited time and upgraded a short time later to " Final Fantasy XV Episode Duscae 2 . 0 " . Square Enix had planned a free version of " Final Fantasy XV : The Overture " . It later revealed " Platinum Demo – Final Fantasy XV " at the event in March , 2016 . This featured an updated battle system , and it was made available until the end of 2016 due to fan demand . Throughout 2016 , fans had other opportunities to try " Final Fantasy XV " . That summer at E3 , they were able to battle the Astral Titan in the exclusive " Trial of Titan " demo . During an Active Time Report on November 10 , 2016 , " Final Fantasy XV Judgment Disc " was announced . Set for release on November 11 , this demo allowed players to experience a portion of the first chapter of " Final Fantasy XV " . It was promised bugs found in " Final Fantasy XV Judgment Disc " would be fixed . Production credits . Voice cast . Scheduling conflicts and costs prevented the cast of " Kingsglaive : Final Fantasy XV " from reprising its roles in " Final Fantasy XV " . Allusions . " Final Fantasy XV " has many allusions to the " Fabula Nova Crystallis : Final Fantasy " series , the numbers 13 and 15 , other " Final Fantasy " games , real - world locations and products , popular culture and folklore and mythologies .