Is Final Fantasy 15 related to other games?

If you've never played a Final Fantasy game in your life, also nothing to sweat! 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.

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.

Is Final Fantasy 15 related?

The game shares a thematic connection with Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy, a subseries of games linked by a common mythos which includes Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Type-0. The game's development began in 2006 as a PlayStation 3 spin-off titled Final Fantasy Versus XIII.

Are any of the Final Fantasy games linked?

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 FF13 and FF15 connected?

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

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Is Final Fantasy 16 connected to 15?

Square Enix Final Fantasy is the sequel to FF15.

Do I need to play other Final Fantasy games to play XV?

You don't need to play the other Final Fantasy games to understand XV. They're all effectively off in individual universes per title, unless part of a group and/or as a sequel. For XV you only need to look at the "Final Fantasy XV Universe" content including the Brotherhood anime, and Kingsglaive film.

Is Final Fantasy 15 a standalone game?

Unlike the current version of the game, which is an expansion for Final Fantasy XV, the standalone version will not require the main game. It will also include 10 new bosses, costumes, and weapons.

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.

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.

Does Final Fantasy 15 have a prequel?

Brotherhood is a series of five anime shorts that act as a prequel to the events of the game. As well as setting up the story, this acts as a perfect introduction to the main cast, allowing you to really understand the complex relationships of the four friends you take control of: Gladiolus, Prompto, Ignis, and Noctis.

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.

Does Noctis meet Lightning?

After Noctis awakens in the dimension world, he encounters a black Manikin of Lightning that attacks him, until he is saved by the real Lightning.

Is Noctis in any other Final Fantasy games?

Other appearances

Noctis appears as a guest character in Itadaki Street: Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary, and as a playable character in the mobile spin-off Final Fantasy Brave Exvius and the crossover fighting game Dissidia Final Fantasy NT.

Is Noctis in World of Final Fantasy?

Noctis is a minor character in World of Final Fantasy Maxima. He is a Grymoirian incarnation of Noctis Lucis Caelum originating from Final Fantasy XV, and is the sole character representative for that game. Noctis appears in the post-game and can be found fishing in the pier of Port Besaid's Shore.

Which Final Fantasy has the best story?

Which Final Fantasy should I play first?

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 FF7 and 10 in the same universe?

You see, Final Fantasy 7 and Final Fantasy 10 apparently take place in the same universe. In FF7 Remake, it's all to do with this little photo found in the background of one area of the game. The connection goes back further than that, however. Like we said, it goes way back to 2003.

Why is FF15 all male?

Final Fantasy XV's core cast is comprised entirely of male characters, a decision that was made to make the game "more approachable," according to game director Hajime Tabata. "Speaking honestly, an all-male party feels almost more approachable for players," Tabata told GameSpot in a recent interview.

What should I play before FF15?

You don't have to watch anything. If you're interested in the story I recommend watching Kingsglaive after Chapter 1 and Brotherhood at the end of Chapter 8.

Is Final Fantasy 15 canon?

They're all "canon" cause they're all official and referred to as part of the story. And no continuity exists post FFXV. If a sequel were to be made that carries on from FFXV's original ending, then the original ending is "canon." That's what canon means.

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.

Is Noctis related to Cloud?

As Noctis and Cloud are from different Final Fantasy series, they have never met in canon. Since Noctis is from Final Fantasy XV, while Cloud's is Final Fantasy VII. Both of their Final Fantasy games are two of the well liked FF sages/trilogies, from how their stories continued after their first games.

Can you play Final Fantasy XV after ending?

The fun doesn't have to end in Final Fantasy XV after the credits roll. In fact, you're just getting started at that point.

What order should I watch and play FFXV?