Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata recently attended a fan gathering at Gamescom where he replied to some questions asked by the fans regarding the game and himself.
First of all, Tabata confirmed that the Ultimate Collector’s Edition won’t have any of the Season Pass content. Those who have ordered the Ultimate Collector’s Edition will have to buy the Season Pass separate from it. The same applies to the Deluxe edition that comes with Kingsglaive Blu-ray and a Steel Book for the game.
Will the Ultimate collectors edition contain the season pass?
– sadly no & we looked into making more UCE but we were told we still can't.— Final Fantasy XV (@FFXVEN) August 18, 2016
Tabata was also asked about the character of Luna, and whether there will be a love story between Luna and Noctis. He replied that they “have included those themes but it’ll be different to say Tidus & Yuna in FFX.”
Luna is a strong modern woman & this comes across in her relationship with Noctis. She's a different kind of heroine to previous FF ones
— Final Fantasy XV (@FFXVEN) August 18, 2016
We had some early leaks on 4chan that talked about the story content and details from Final Fantasy XV. These leaks appear to have been fake as confirmed by Tabata.
What do you think about leaks?
– we won't stop people talking or gossiping but we haven't seen any leaks that have got everything right— Final Fantasy XV (@FFXVEN) August 18, 2016
Since Final Fantasy Type-0 HD was the last project done by Tabata, he was asked whether he plans to work on Final Fantasy Type-Next once he was done with Final Fantasy XV. He replied back that they are currently focusing on Final Fantasy XV and he hasn’t thought of Type-Next yet.
Any plans for FF Type Next?
– No. We're putting all our efforts into #FFXV and people would be angry if we started working on something else— Final Fantasy XV (@FFXVEN) August 18, 2016
The game will also have some post-ending content just like a typical Final Fantasy game. Secret boss battles and places that can only be reached after the end.
Is there any post game content?
– I won't say too much but there's some areas (& monsters) you can only reach/fight once you beat the game— Final Fantasy XV (@FFXVEN) August 18, 2016
You can find the rest of the question answer below. Majority of it relates to the personal lives and favorites of the game director Hajime Tabata, and art director Hasegawa.
What are your favourite FF games?
– I designed Sin & have the most fond memories of working on FFX (from Art Director Hasegawa)— Final Fantasy XV (@FFXVEN) August 18, 2016
What was the last game you completed?
Art of Director Hasegawa – Heavy Rain
Director Tabata – CoD Modern Warfare 2 (we're all v busy!)— Final Fantasy XV (@FFXVEN) August 18, 2016
Any plans once FFXV is released?
Director Tabata – I'll play the latest Civilisation game
Art Director Hasegawa – I want to go on holiday!— Final Fantasy XV (@FFXVEN) August 18, 2016
Final Fantasy XV was originally set for a release on September 30th but it has been delayed to November 29th. The game is currently confirmed for the PS4 and Xbox One.
