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[dc89]

I need it.

 

[BumRush]

I'm not convinced it's a FFXV art entirely. A). that would be INCREDIBLY spoilery to show the summons in the game and B). where's Ramuh?

 

[ackl]

Incredible art as always! Amano hyping the event.

 

[TheJollyCorner]

Bless you, Yoshitaka Amano.
You can still immediately hit me in the nostalgic feels.

 

[jon bones]

still need my Amano tattoo at some point

 

[Kazuhira]

The car is kinda unfitting tbh.

 

[YankeeDonB]

I'm not convinced it's a FFXV art entirely. A). that would be INCREDIBLY spoilery to show the summons in the game and B). where's Ramuh?

I wonder too - but the car, Titan, and some of the monsters are clearly straight out of XV. Kind of weird to do a hybrid piece for a XV specific event (but then, Amano follows the beat of his own drum).

 

[injurai]

I need a raw source for that art.

 

[Koozek]

What if Ramuh was scrapped because, even though he was mind-blowing, it was too lame in comparison to the rest!?!? :O

Spoiler

Probably just forgot him.

 

[Kayo Police]

I need this on my wall.

I pray there's a high resolution pic of this so I can print it out and frame it ;A;

 

[benzy]

I think Ramuh isn't there because he doesn't have a large part in the story, while all of the summons shown probably will. Tabata said they removed Titan from being the summon for Episode Duscae due to story spoilers and replaced him with a less integral summon.

 

[Hibiki Kurosawa]

So freaking magnificent!

 

[Koozek]

I think Ramuh isn't there because he doesn't have a large part in the story, while all of the summons shown probably will. Tabata said they removed Titan from being the summon for Episode Duscae due to story spoilers and replaced him with a less integral summon.

Oh right, good point!

 

[MagnaderAlpha]

I'm not convinced it's a FFXV art entirely. A). that would be INCREDIBLY spoilery to show the summons in the game and B). where's Ramuh?

FFXV isn't going to be summon heavy. Those aren't all summons.

 

[Ochibi]

What if Ramuh was scrapped because, even though he was mind-blowing, it was too lame in comparison to the rest!?!? :O

Spoiler

Probably just forgot him.

I think we're missing something. It may be a hint that Ramuh is more than a summon so having a large part in the story, but they don't want to be too spoilerish. It could be somewhere in that art.

 

[Fapol]

what's the schelude of the conference?

 

[John Kowalski]

I need a raw source for that art.

i hope you have space for a 200gb .tiff

 

[Koozek]

FFXV isn't going to be summon heavy. Those aren't all summons.

Summon do play a very vital role in the game, though. They're deeply ingrained in the lore. Not all of the deities are summons however. Some are even more "important" (like those 3 creatures in the background in the Dawn trailer).

• "Still steeped in its Fabula Nova Crystallis roots, however, FFXV won’t be having its own version of l’Cie – the empowered beings present in both Final Fantasy Type-0 and Final Fantasy XIII and its sequels. Instead, Tabata hints that summoned beasts will play a larger role this time. As guardians of the world, these massive creatures – from what we’ve seen so far – will be protecting parts of the planet from destruction."​

• 
  
  Tabata: The big fuzzy thing you saw at the end of the trailer is not a summon monster or Eidolon. But to come back to your question about other summons – of course there are more. The idea behind the summoning monsters in Final Fantasy XV is that they are not such random creatures, where you’ve got no idea where they come from. They not only show up and suddenly disappear – they all have reasons and purposes. They fit into the world as something that lives there.​

 

[MagnaderAlpha]

I think we're missing something. It may be a hint that Ramuh is more than a summon so having a large part in the story, but they don't want to be too spoilerish

The summons in this game are considered "god-like" and have some important regarding the mythology of this world. I think I recall them saying they even had their own language. No doubt Ramuh IS important. That's one of the reasons I doubt all these are summons(other than Square saying the number of summons was going to be considerably small).

Summon do play a very vital role in the game, though. They're deeply ingrained in the lore. Not all of the deities are summons however. Some of are even more "important" (like those 3 creatures in the background in the Dawn trailer).

• "Still steeped in its Fabula Nova Crystallis roots, however, FFXV won’t be having its own version of l’Cie – the empowered beings present in both Final Fantasy Type-0 and Final Fantasy XIII and its sequels. Instead, Tabata hints that summoned beasts will play a larger role this time. As guardians of the world, these massive creatures – from what we’ve seen so far – will be protecting parts of the planet from destruction."​

• 
  
  Tabata: The big fuzzy thing you saw at the end of the trailer is not a summon monster or Eidolon. But to come back to your question about other summons – of course there are more. The idea behind the summoning monsters in Final Fantasy XV is that they are not such random creatures, where you’ve got no idea where they come from. They not only show up and suddenly disappear – they all have reasons and purposes. They fit into the world as something that lives there.​

Yeah, I think a lot of those creatures could be monsters and "mythical deities" of FFXV's world. As I mentioned earlier, this art lends itself to the idea that as we progress into the game, the veil of fantastical fantasy will be slowly pulled back. We start in a more grounded(yet still fantastical), modern world, but shit might go crazy by late in the game.

 

[rayman1900]

Incredible art as always, but I don't think it's related to XV. Why would they put a huge ass painting in front of the theater just to spoil all the summons? Yes, we see some XV element, but we also see VI element as well, as one of the female character depicted looks a lot like Terra. I think Amano was tasked to do a summon painting regarding the series as a whole, highlighting the best of all from his pov.

Spoiler

Also, I need that painting as my wallpaper!

 

[Ochibi]

The summons in this game are considered "god-like" and have some important regarding the mythology of this world. I think I recall them saying they even had their own language. No doubt Ramuh IS important. That's one of the reasons I doubt all these are summons(other than Square saying the number of summons was going to be considerably small).



Yeah, I think a lot of those creatures could be monsters and "mythical deities" of FFXV's world.

Yup :

Tabata: There is a certain Eidolon, one of the ones that you've seen previously, which appears in a completely new form. It's a very different take on the same old character. There is also a very good story-based reason as to why we are sticking to more traditional, familiar Eidolons in this game. The reason for that is because this time around, the Eidolons play a very big part in the story and are very much an integral part of the game world. So we thought it would be better to have the traditional ones, the ones everyone is familiar with, to see how they fit in the story and what is the backstory behind these characters, rather than having completely new Eidolons.

http://finaland.com/?rub=site&page=news&id=5516

Could this be Ramuh ?

 

[shadowkat]

There's a whole lot going on in that artwork. Kinda hard to make out with the angle.

 

[benzy]

I think we're missing something. It may be a hint that Ramuh is more than a summon so having a large part in the story, but they don't want to be too spoilerish. It could be somewhere in that art.

I don't think Ramuh will be that important.

http://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xvs-director-breaks-down-the-newest-trail-1673513161


Tabata: And, well, talking about Titan, we actually wanted to put it in the demo and let players actually use it and talk about that.

Hote: Yes.

Tabata: Unfortunately, it turns out Titan is a summon that plays a rather important role in the plot, so we're putting a different summon in Episode Duscae to show players what happens when you tame one or when you use one. So we're putting the prototype of the summon system in the demo, so I hope people can actually try it out and see what it's like.

Host: So, Titan will not be in the demo?

Tabata: No. But we have a different summon prepared.

Host: And you can summon it and use it in battle?

Tabata: Yes.

Host: I see.

Tabata: We selected a summon that isn't integral to the story, but is still flashy and put that in the demo, so I think people will be rather surprised.

 

[Arkeband]

The car is kinda unfitting tbh.

Legends say that when Amano revealed the artwork, Tabata paced back and forth in front of it with his hands on his head, screaming "WHERE'S THE FUCKING CAR?!"

 

[Ochibi]

I don't think Ramuh will be that important.

http://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xvs-director-breaks-down-the-newest-trail-1673513161


Tabata: And, well, talking about Titan, we actually wanted to put it in the demo and let players actually use it and talk about that.

Hote: Yes.

Tabata: Unfortunately, it turns out Titan is a summon that plays a rather important role in the plot, so we're putting a different summon in Episode Duscae to show players what happens when you tame one or when you use one. So we're putting the prototype of the summon system in the demo, so I hope people can actually try it out and see what it's like.

Host: So, Titan will not be in the demo?

Tabata: No. But we have a different summon prepared.

Host: And you can summon it and use it in battle?

Tabata: Yes.

Host: I see.

Tabata: We selected a summon that isn't integral to the story, but is still flashy and put that in the demo, so I think people will be rather surprised.

I didn't remember this. But who could be the one with a new form ?

 

[butman]

Where is Diablo?

 

[KupoNut]

Tabata: We selected a summon that isn't integral to the story, but is still flashy and put that in the demo, so I think people will be rather surprised.

Oh wow that was a nice hidden tease.

 

[benzy]

I didn't remember this. But who could be the one with a new form ?

Maybe Bahamut? What we're assuming to be Bahamut in the art has a more human representation. It actually reminds me of Berserk Armor Guts.

 

[sensui-tomo]

Where is Diablo?

name is Diabolos for a while now (if you're refering to the demon summon from ff8 who uses gravity like magic)

 

[Ochibi]

Maybe Bahamut? What we're assuming to be Bahamut in the art has a more human representation. It actually reminds me of Berserk Armor Guts.

I would love Diablos, but Bahamut could be the guy

 

[MagnaderAlpha]

Where is Diablo?

My guess is that the main summons(or the ONLY summons) will be the "Classic 7". All the summons announced or seen are part of that seven:

- Ifrit
- Shiva - Confirmed
- Ramuh - Appeared in Episode Duscae
- Titan - Seen in trailers
- Leviathan - Seen in trailers
- Bahamut
- Odin

 

[YankeeDonB]

My guess is that the main summons(or the ONLY summons) will be the "Classic 7". All the summons announced or seen are part of that seven:

- Ifrit
- Shiva - Confirmed
- Ramuh - Appeared in Episode Duscae
- Titan - Seen in trailers
- Leviathan - Seen in trailers
- Bahamut
- Odin

That sounds right to me -- and w/ the possible exception of Ramuh, the other six look to be clustered together at the right of the banner (I think the red demonic guy is Ifrit, not diabolos as some have suggested). Can't wait to see some of these in action!

 

[Potionsmaster]

I hope these aren't all summons and Ultros is still in, as seen in the Episode Duscae art.

 

[YankeeDonB]

I hope these aren't all summons and Ultros is still in, as seen in the Episode Duscae art.

I have a deep fondness for Ultros, but I don't think that was him in the Duscae painting. Some kind of cephalopod creature, yes, but it looked more like some kind of stygian monster than an update on Uncle Ultie.

 

[Famassu]

This is quite a gentlemanly pose.

That's a Cactuar pose. They (re)confirmed Cactuars being in the game and gave a little bit of new info from them, and also posted that pic of Cactuar-posing.

 

[Skilletor]

You cannot escape long death.

Just reading posts and felt I had to comment on this one. I laughed so hard.

 

[Vincent Grayson]

I'm not convinced it's a FFXV art entirely. A). that would be INCREDIBLY spoilery to show the summons in the game and B). where's Ramuh?

There is nothing "incredibly spoilery" about showing the summons, especially given that they're staples of the series.

 

[wiibomb]

what if... ramuh was only in the Duscae demo just because they wanted to showcase a eidolon, but not from the main game? that would be pretty awesome from the demo perspective, a demo with exclusive content without being in the full game

 

[kaitain19]

I wonder, will this game have a wind-affinity Summon? All the main elemental ones (except Ifrit) are already confirmed, but the Wind element never seems to get a mainstay summoned creature.

 

[MultiJhonny]

My guess is that the main summons(or the ONLY summons) will be the "Classic 7". All the summons announced or seen are part of that seven:

- Ifrit
- Shiva - Confirmed
- Ramuh - Appeared in Episode Duscae
- Titan - Seen in trailers
- Leviathan - Seen in trailers
- Bahamut
- Odin

add in Knights of the Round seeming very likely

 

[YankeeDonB]

I wonder, will this game have a wind-affinity Summon? All the main elemental ones (except Ifrit) are already confirmed, but the Wind element never seems to get a mainstay summoned creature.

I know it doesn't really count, but lightning is often lumped in w/ the element of air. I realize there have been a few air-specific summons along the way though (e.g., typhon).

 

[kaitain19]

I know it doesn't really count, but lightning is often lumped in w/ the element of air. I realize there have been a few air-specific summons along the way though (e.g., typhon).

Now that I think about it, Garuda is probably the most appropriate summoned creature if Square Enix decided to establish a "default" Wind elemental summon for the future series.

 

[Infest]

Looks like a rainbow coloured dragon/dinosaur-like creature and a guy with a cape & spear but I have no idea what monster and/or summon it could be.

This monkey-like creature could be a Wendigo ( as someone pointed out earlier iirc)

 

[TheGreatDirector]

I'm not convinced it's a FFXV art entirely. A). that would be INCREDIBLY spoilery to show the summons in the game and B). where's Ramuh?

The rumored FFVI remake could be being teased here! Lol

 

[MagnaderAlpha]

Looks like a rainbow coloured dragon/dinosaur-like creature and a guy with a cape & spear but I have no idea what monster and/or summon it could be.

This monkey-like creature could be a Wendigo ( as someone pointed out earlier iirc)

The first one could be a take on the "classic" Beast Rider enemy. These were enemies present in both FFVI and FFVII. Would be cool if they also appeared in this game.

The second looks a lot like FFII's Snowman/Yeti(actually, extremely spot on, especially it's chest):

Considering the Goblins are also modeled after their FFII design, I wouldn't be surprised if more "classic FF" monsters make appearances in this game(and are based on their class Amano looks).

 

[ViciousDS]

My guess is that the main summons(or the ONLY summons) will be the "Classic 7". All the summons announced or seen are part of that seven:

- Ifrit
- Shiva - Confirmed
- Ramuh - Appeared in Episode Duscae
- Titan - Seen in trailers
- Leviathan - Seen in trailers
- Bahamut
- Odin

you can actually see titan in the demo before they fixed mapping out.....I went there a few times.....hes fucking HHUUUGGGEEEEE

 

[Koozek]

The rumored FFVI remake could be being teased here! Lol

So, this event will reveal the FFVI remake, have a huge announcement about FFVIIR and fully uncover FFXV!?

 

[BumRush]

The rumored FFVI remake could be being teased here! Lol

Don't you mess with my heart

 

[YankeeDonB]

The first one could be a take on the "classic" Beast Rider enemy. These were enemies present in both FFVI and FFVII. Would be cool if they also appeared in this game.

Good call, definitely looks like VI beast rider, and as noted there are plenty of non-summon creatures on here.

 

[saher]

Car on rainbow is the new airship,please make it happen SE