Hajime Tabata, Director of Final Fantasy XV, has revealed in an interview that the upcoming title is "about 50–60% complete", with the game basically having restarted development in 2012 when he joined the team.
The decision to focus solely on next-gen consoles, as well as a "change in direction" for the game are the leading contributors to the delayed process.
Tabata also mentioned there will be no playable female characters in FFXV, a decision that goes back to the game's original vision as Final Fantasy Versus XIII. It is unclear at this time if the other characters shown (besides Noctis) are playable or AI/Gambit controlled.
| Title | Final Fantasy XV |
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| Platforms | PS4 XBONE |
Brendan 2016-11-30 12 comments
Well, ladies and gentlemen, our long night is over: Final Fantasy XV became available internationally today, capping more than a decade's worth of development with a warm welcome internationally. Though plagued by pre-release leaks today was still a momentous occasion for fans of the series, and for spectators hoping to see Square Enix cement its comeback with the crown jewel...
Brendan 2016-10-20 0 comments
Final Fantasy XV is just over 40 days away from release worldwide and Square Enix has given multiple gaming new outlets an extended stay in the world of Eos. Destructoid, Polygon, and GameSpot have posted opinions that range from lukewarm at worst to downright giddy at best. GameSpot, noting the game's expansive world and numerous activities, wrapped up their preview...
Brendan 2016-09-28 4 comments
September has been a crazy busy month for Square Enix. From PAX, to GameStop Expo, to TGS and now EGX, the company has been giddily showing off its blockbuster lineup to crowds across the world. The upcoming HD remaster of FINAL FANTASY XII: THE ZODIAC AGE was livestreamed at EGX, courtesy of PlayStation Access this weekend and the result is...
In other words, don't expect to play this game until 2016 at the earliest.
Damn... this game better be worth the wait.