Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition announced, PC version gets release date
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, which will simultaneously launch with the PC version of the game, Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition, on March 6, with both retailing for $49.99. Both console re-release and the PC port will include more than a dozen DLC packs and everything from the season pass, alongside a new map, side quests, and a first-person mode. For those that already own the game, the new content will be offered as DLC for $19.99.
- Expanded Map: Insomnia City Ruins – all-new side quests and enemies such as Cerberus and Omega will be available through the expanded map of the Crown City of Insomnia. Players will also take on the Rulers of Yore.
- A fully-controllable Royal Vessel boat, expanding the world of Eos and allowing players to explore the area between Cape Caem and Altissia. Players will also be able to fish aboard the vessel and discover new fishes and dishes.
- A new accessory that can activate the new action “Armiger Unleashed” – players will be able to unleash powerful attacks while the Armiger is summoned. After collecting all of the royal arms, players will be able to find an accessory in an unidentified part of the world, enabling access to Armiger Unleashed.
- A new first-person camera mode, allowing players to experience the game from Noctis’ perspective.
- More than a dozen pieces of downloadable content including weapons, Regalia car skins and item sets
- All season pass content including Episode Gladiolus, Episode Prompto, Multiplayer Expansion: Comrades, and Episode Ignis
- Archive – players can review the “Cosmogony” stories scattered throughout the Final Fantasy XV world. Additional local myths and legends will also be placed in various new locations, allowing players to obtain more information about the world.
- Quest to obtain and Strengthen Regalia Type-D
- New Trophies
- The Final Fantasy XV base game
Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition will support up to 8K resolution, and a benchmark tool will be available on February 1st so players can test how well the game will run on their PC.