Final Fantasy XV released last year with the premise of building a multimedia Universe from the get-go. Before the game released on September 30th November 31st, Square-Enix made sure fans could already immerse themselves in the 'world of Eos' by releasing an online anime series 'Final Fantasy XV: Brotherhood', a prologue tech-demo 'Platinum Demo', a 2D brawler 'A King's Story' and most importantly, a feature length CG movie called 'Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV' that narrated the events that set on motion Noctis' quest for saving his home kingdom during the main game.
A fragment of the latest interview given by Hajime Tabata (Final Fantasy XV director) to the website Endgadget. Full interview here
However, in April 2016 Tabata's thoughts on the importance of watching Kingsglaive before playing Final Fantasy XV were slightly different, if not contradictory. You can read the full interview here
Rewinding a bit more, when the movie was first introduced during the 'Final Fantasy XV Uncovered' event last year, Hajime Tabata explained that Kingsglaive is seen as a separate-but-expansive piece of the Final Fantasy XV pie, something you won't need to be familiar with in order to enjoy the game, but something that'll help fans both new and old make a deeper connection with it.
Later that year, during E3 Square-Enix released a promotional video that explained Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV's relation to the main game and its importance between the multimedia universe. While both Hajime Tabata and the movie director agreded that watching the movie would provide fans more details about the relationship between the game's protagonist and his father, it was stated that both were standalone products that didnt need to depend on the main game and that they didn't withold content from the main game to feature it in other FFXV products.
You can watch the video here
During a interview with IGN last year, Tabata states the while there are obvious story links between Kingsglaive, the movie, and the main game, there is no reason why the player would necessarily have to see the the movie before playing the game.
Watch the interview
Replace me with a stronger female character if old.
A fragment of the latest interview given by Hajime Tabata (Final Fantasy XV director) to the website Endgadget. Full interview here
- So what is the Final Fantasy XV universe all about? We already had a short-run anime series and full-length CGI movie ahead of launch.
HT: The "universe" can be split into two halves. Firstly, with the anime and movie, we were looking to increase awareness of the game to different audiences and fans, building up to the game's release.
After launch, we shifted focus to both improve and expand the existing game -- to build upon the feeling of comradery established during the game. We also wanted to bring the game to those that hadn't (or were unable) to play the console titles, which lead to the PC version and the Pocket Version.
- What do these extra parts of the universe add?
HT: If you watch Kingsglaive or Brotherhood, I think you'll get a better view of the world where the game is set. A grander scale, a more fully realized story. That said, some fans who only see one part might be left with a negative impression, or like they've missed crucial parts of the tale.
However, in April 2016 Tabata's thoughts on the importance of watching Kingsglaive before playing Final Fantasy XV were slightly different, if not contradictory. You can read the full interview here
- ”Will viewers be able to appreciate the film with no prior knowledge of the world of FFXV?"
Nozue: Yes, of course. At the beginning of FFXV, Noctis sets out on a journey to marry a princess from a far-off land. Kingsglaive: FFXV fleshes out the story of Noctis' father - Regis, King of Lucis. The timeframe is the same for both the game and the movie, with both stories starting from the same point.
Tabata: In principle, you can enjoy the film without having played the game, or vice versa. However experiencing both ensures a deeper appreciation of the two. They are made to complement each other.
Rewinding a bit more, when the movie was first introduced during the 'Final Fantasy XV Uncovered' event last year, Hajime Tabata explained that Kingsglaive is seen as a separate-but-expansive piece of the Final Fantasy XV pie, something you won't need to be familiar with in order to enjoy the game, but something that'll help fans both new and old make a deeper connection with it.
Later that year, during E3 Square-Enix released a promotional video that explained Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV's relation to the main game and its importance between the multimedia universe. While both Hajime Tabata and the movie director agreded that watching the movie would provide fans more details about the relationship between the game's protagonist and his father, it was stated that both were standalone products that didnt need to depend on the main game and that they didn't withold content from the main game to feature it in other FFXV products.
You can watch the video here
During a interview with IGN last year, Tabata states the while there are obvious story links between Kingsglaive, the movie, and the main game, there is no reason why the player would necessarily have to see the the movie before playing the game.
Watch the interview
Replace me with a stronger female character if old.