Are any Final Fantasy games 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.

Are any Final Fantasy games in the same universe?

Except for direct sequels (like Final Fantasy X-2) or compilation pieces (Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII), no. So far, each main numbered game has been a separate universe/world. The biggest shared world in Final Fantasy is Ivalice, which was first introduced in Final Fantasy Tactics.

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.

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. If you have even minimal familiarity with the genre, you can skip them.

Are Final Fantasy 7 and 15 connected?

No, it is not. They are in entirely different universe. Actually all previous FF series are each has different theme until Fabula Nova Crystallis (FF13, FF Agito/Awakening, Type-0, FF15).

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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.

Do I have to play all the Final Fantasy games 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.

Which is the best Final Fantasy to start with?

Is it OK to play Final Fantasy out of order?

Do you have to play Final Fantasy in order? No, it doesn't matter what order you play the games in. The games have common elements (like Chocobos, Cid, crystals, etc) but the story of each game is different (barring sequels like FF X-2, FF 13-2, 13-3, etc). Feel free to play whichever game in the series you want to.

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 7 remake connected?

Crisis Core contains many direct connections to the Final Fantasy 7 remake as a whole, explaining to us the origins of characters and circumstances that shape the events of the original game's narrative.

Why is it called Final Fantasy when it isn't the last one?

“Final Fantasy” was pitched as Sakaguchi's final game, as he considered leaving game development altogether. That's why it's called Final Fantasy.

Is cloud alive in Final Fantasy 15?

Cloud, sensing Sephiroth was not dead, followed him mentally into the lifestream and defeated Sephiroth in a final duel of wills. He returned to his body with help from Aerith.

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.

What Final Fantasy game is cloud strife in?

Cloud Strife (Japanese: クラウド・ストライフ, Hepburn: Kuraudo Sutoraifu) is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Square's (now Square Enix's) 1997 role-playing video game Final Fantasy VII, its high-definition remake, and several of its sequels and spinoffs.

Does Sephiroth appear in other Final Fantasy games?

Sephiroth's background and role in the story are expanded in the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII. Additionally, he appears as a guest character in other video games and media, such as a recurring boss in the Kingdom Hearts series and as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Is Final Fantasy 16 a sequel to 15?

Square Enix Final Fantasy is the sequel to FF15.

How many endings does Final Fantasy 15 have?

There are two endings, considered a "bad ending" and a "good ending." Playing through and beating the game normally actually unlocks the bad ending, which is an essential condition for continuing to unlock the game's good ending.

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).

Why Final Fantasy 6 is better than 7?

8 FF6 Had Better Combat

Final Fantasy 7 focused more on the Materia system, which could be applied to weapon slots. It wasn't just about skills, though. Final Fantasy 6's characters had wholly unique combat attributes that were more interactive than its successor.

Is Final Fantasy 7 Remake a different universe?

At the end of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, it's revealed that there are multiple timelines: The story we saw in the original game is one timeline, and Remake another.

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. Earth as depicted in Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. Earth as depicted in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.

Is Final Fantasy 16 in the same universe?

Yoshida continued, clarifying that the two don't take place in the same universe, "Final Fantasy 16 is its own entity, separate from (Final Fantasy 14) and the other games in the series, so you won't find as many 'tributes' as you will in (Final Fantasy 14).

Are cloud and Noctis in the same universe?

For the most part, they're all completely separate universes. However, the universes are all connected by the Interdimensional Void.

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.