Are all FF games connected?

Final Fantasy primary installments are generally stand-alone anthology series of role-playing games, each with different settings, plots and main characters, but the franchise is linked by several recurring elements, including game mechanics and recurring character names.

Are all FF games in the same universe?

Each game in the main series takes place in a different fictional universe rather than serving as direct sequels to prior games, although some games have received sequels, or prequels, set in the same universe.

Are Final Fantasy 7 and 10 connected?

There's very little continuity that's shared between mainline Final Fantasy games. Unless we're talking about Kingdom Hearts or Dissidia, characters from Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy X are never going to interact — unless one theory about a totally bizarre Final Fantasy VII Remake Easter egg is true.

What connects all Final Fantasy games?

Now that it has been confirmed that the Interdimensional Void/Rift exists as a way of connecting all the worlds and universes of the Final Fantasy series, it helps explain what seem to be a random villain that appeared in Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy V, and IX.

Is Final Fantasy 15 connected to any other Final Fantasy?

This story is totally unrelated to the past games. Veterans of the series will pick up on the series' commonalities, but it's not required knowledge. If you've never played a role-playing game, you might want to try the optional tutorial.

The Final Fantasy Connection

Are Final Fantasy 7 and 15 connected?

In short, no. The main series Final Fantasy stories are not connected. They do, however, share elements, themes, and reoccurring features but regardless of where you pick up the series it won't affect your experience. Each main entry is its own self-contained story.

Do I need to play other Final Fantasy in order?

As we said at the start, there's no right answer to where you should start with the FINAL FANTASY series. As each game is its own unique entity, you really can begin wherever you want.

Is Final Fantasy 13 and 15 related?

Themes. The universes of Final Fantasy XIII, Type-0 and Final Fantasy XV are unrelated to each other, though common elements and themes are present.

Is Final Fantasy 16 connected to 15?

Square Enix Final Fantasy is the sequel to FF15.

Are Final Fantasy games canon to each other?

Each main FF entry is set in a different universe, so they are canon in and of themselves. The only issues of canonicity probably exist with crossover games like Dissidia and FFRK where characters from each of those universes meet one another.

Are Final Fantasy 11 and 14 connected?

The only connection between the worlds of those games is the Rift, which connects all FFs. However, there is a Dalmasca/Rabanastre/Golmore/and more XII things in XIV, even some characters, but are rewritten counterparts that were born in Hydaelyn (in the original XII, Ashe and Rasler weren't brothers for example).

Is Final Fantasy 12 connected?

Final Fantasy 12 is the first mainline Final Fantasy title to be set in Ivalice and is the first game when looking at the chronological order of all games set in there. FF12 introduces three continents, Ordallia, Valendia, and Kerwon. These three continents are united as part of the Galtean Alliance.

Why is Final Fantasy 10 so good?

The story of Final Fantasy X is one of the best stories ever told in the franchise, if not the entirety of gaming. The story takes several twists and turns that somehow make sense in the context of the game's world — something that can't be said for the majority of Final Fantasy games.

Does Earth exist in Final Fantasy?

The Earth, as a fictionalized version of the real-world planet, has appeared thrice in the series: Earth as depicted in Final Fantasy: Unlimited.

Is FF Origins a prequel to ff1?

As an alternate universe prequel of Square Enix's original Final Fantasy on the NES, the storyline follows a set of characters brought into a fantasy world to face the malevolent Chaos. The game was released in March 2022 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Is FF bigger than WoW?

According to statistics by MMO Population, Final Fantasy 14 is currently sitting at around 2.49 million active players, compared to World of Warcraft's 2.19 million active players.

Why did Final Fantasy 15 fail?

It was fundamentally flawed, the storyline a fractured mess of disparate world building and character motivations that made little sense, all while the emotional hook of Noctis reuniting with Lunafreya and saving his kingdom from turmoil fell flat.

Do I need to play ff15 before FF16?

Final Fantasy 15 is important as the immediate predecessor to FF16. The game garnered mixed reactions when it originally released in 2016 because of a sometimes inconsistent story and its famously long development time.

Can you only play as Noctis?

Players will be able to switch between Noctis, Ignis, Gladio, and Prompto on the fly. There are a few story-based restrictions, like the Leviathan battle, where players will have to play as Noctis. Each party member will control as they do in their DLC packs.

Why is FF15 all male?

Speaking honestly, an all-male party feels almost more approachable for players. Even the presence of one female in the group will change their behaviour, so that they'll act differently. So to give the most natural feeling, to make them feel sincere and honest, having them all the same gender made sense in that way.

Is Noctis in FF15?

Noctis Lucis Caelum (ノクティス・ルシス・チェラム, Nokutisu Rushisu Cheramu), "Noct" (ノクト, Nokuto) for short, is a fictional character from Square Enix's Final Fantasy video game series. Noctis is a playable character and the main protagonist of Final Fantasy XV, which was originally a spin-off titled Final Fantasy Versus XIII.

Is Final Fantasy 15 ending sad?

Final Fantasy XV concludes in tragedy, as the protagonist, Noctis, sacrifices his life to prevent the antagonist, Ardyn, from completely destroying the world.

Which FF has the best story?

Which Final Fantasy is must play?

Final Fantasy IV is the most important entry in the series, and it remains one of the very best. The 3D remake on DS, PC, and mobile is the best way to play it today. Arguably the most iconic entry in the series, Final Fantasy VII's slotting on this list might disappoint its most loyal fans.

Which Final Fantasy is the best to start with?