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Leading up to the June 2025 launch of the Magic the Gathering Final Fantasy collection, Wizards of the Coast shared multiple cards from the crossover online and at events, and we have a look at a counterpart card of Ardyn Izunia from FFXV. It is a reskinned variant of Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire. 

As this FFXV Magic the Gathering Ardyn Izunia card is a counterpart of Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire, it is functionally identical. He is a Legendary Creature - Demon Rogue. Its ability allows you to set up your next move by moving a card to the top of your deck.

Here’s a closer look at this Ardyn Izunia version of Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire:

This isn’t the first time a crossover version of Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire appeared. The Secret Lair x Chuck set of cards based on the Child’s Play series featured a reskin of it of Tiffany, Bride of Chucky. 

We also know of other Ardyn Magic the Gathering FFXV cards in this Final Fantasy crossover collection. The Secret Lair x Final Fantasy: Game Over set includes one. That features him on Unseat the Usurper – Sorcery, which is a reskin of Praetor’s Grasp.

The Magic the Gathering Final Fantasy set will launch on June 27, 2025, and the official site for the cards is now open. Pre-releases happen on June 6, 2025. Orders for the three Secret Lair sets open at 9am PT/12pm ET on June 9, 2025. 

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In a recent DenFamiNico Gamer interview between Final Fantasy XV Director and Producer Hajime Tabata and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Director Guillaume Broche, Tabata talked about his experience determining the release date for FFXV, and the troubles that arose from the delay of such a large scale game. [Thanks, DenFamiNico Gamer!]

For the last section of the interview, Broche was asked if there was anything in particular that he wanted to ask to Tabata. In response, Broche asked if there was anything Tabata could say now, perhaps alluding to the Japanese developer not being with Square Enix anymore and being able to talk more about his experience with the company and games like FFXV.

Tabata explained that Square Enix was the type of company that fully trusted him at the time he was put in charge of Final Fantasy. As an example, Tabata said that the general deadline for FFXV was obviously set in advance. However, other specific details on the release such as the launch month and schedule adjustments were all left to him, with a considerably degree of freedom.

The interviewer at DenFamiNico Gamer noted that this is a very rare occurrence, to which Tabata added that he still communicated with various departments. Furthermore, Tabata originally settled on a September 2016 release date for FFXV. “However, a month after making the decision I was holding my head in my hands. I kept thinking ‘I messed up...’ (laughs),” Tabata said.

A delay by the team eventually pushed the FFXV release date to November 29, 2016. Tabata also added that "when you delay the release date of a major release such as FFXV, it causes plenty of trouble. It was the biggest mistake of all (laughs)." Tabata concluded the anecdote by saying that it was a very valuable experience, in spite of the mistakes.

Final Fantasy XV is readily available for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

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At Wonder Festival 2025 Winter, Good Smile Company shared details about three Final Fantasy scale figures of Fran from FFXII, Claire “Lightning” Farron from FFXIII, and Noctis Lucis Caelum. from FFXV. The three are at different stages of development, which means we’ll see likely see Lightning or Noctis appear first. 

The three characters appeared as separate updates. In the case of Lightning, a painted prototype of the character appeared. She’s standing with her back facing toward the viewer and turning around to look at them. She’s holding a gunblade at her side, out of its holster. It appears to be the Blazefire Saber model. 

Likewise, Noctis is at the painted prototype phase of development as well. He’s depicted as he appears at the outset of FFXV. He’s wielding his signature Engine Blade sword in the design. 

In the case of Fran, we only have a piece of concept art. This suggests a possible pose for the final figure. She’s wearing her attire from FFXII. If the image is accurate, than she may be wielding the Shortbow from the game in the final product.

Here are the photos and concept art for the FFXII Fran, FFXIII Lightning, and FFXV Noctics Final Fantasy figures so far:

There’s no release window for the FFXII Fran, FFXIII Lightning, and FFXV Noctics Final Fantasy figures yet, but we’ll likely see Lightning or Noctis first since those prototypes were painted ones. This could mean pre-orders will open in the next few weeks. You can get FFXII on the PS2, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and PC. FFXIII is available on the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC, as are FFXIII-2 and Lightning Returns: FFXIII. FFXV is now on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and the Pocket Edition version is on those platforms, the Switch, and mobile devices.

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The Play Arts Shin action figure of Noctis from Final Fantasy XV is now available for pre-order. You can get it from both the Japanese and the North American store.

The Japanese version of the figure costs 26,400 JPY. Meanwhile, the North American version costs $219.99. Those who order from Japan will get it sooner—on September 27, 2025—while those who order from the North American branch will receive it some time in December 2025. This is when Square Enix sends it out, so the actual date you get your parcel may differ.

As a Play Arts Shin action figure, you can pose the Final Fantasy XV Noctis figure in any way you like. It also comes with multiple hand parts (including versions with Ring of the Lucii) and the Engine Blade. There is also an additional face plate where Noctis’s eyes are red. This version of the Noctis figure has additional ts, which lends to a wider range of movement. For an additional gimmick, you can actually move his eyeballs so that you can make it look like he’s looking in different directions than just the default.

Final Fantasy XV is readily available on the PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC.

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Square Enix announced the next Play Arts Shin figure, and it will be Noctis Lucis Caelum from Final Fantasy XV, marking the second FFXV figure reveal for the character in 2024. The social media reveal consisted of a single photo and a tease suggesting what we can expect from him.

The Noctis figure will feature him with his younger look. We also know that he’ll come with his Engine Blade as an accessory. There’s no release window yet.

Here’s the official post showing he’s on the way:

Square Enix already revealed the first Play Arts Shin figure back in November 2024. It teased that the FFVII Rebirth version of Vincent Valentine would be the initial character to lead the lineup. That was fully revealed in December 2024 and assigned a November 2025 launch window.

Based on what we know about the Vincent Play Arts Shin figure, we can determine some possible details about the FFXV Noctis one. The first one costs 23,100 yen  in Japan and $199.99 worldwide. Square Enix also opened pre-orders in both storefronts near simultaneously, guaranteeing we’ll see characters in this collection globally. Since Vincent included accessories like weapons, additional face plates, and extra hand parts, we can expect that for Noctis too. 

Final Fantasy XV is available on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The FFXV Play Arts Shin Noctis figure is in development.

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Square Enix announced a new Adorable Arts figure of Noctis from Final Fantasy XV, as well as the re-release of the Adorable Arts figure of Sephiroth from FFVII Remake. The Noctis and Sephiroth figures cost 7,480 yen (or approximately $47.57) each, and are now available for pre-order from the Square Enix online e-store.

In addition, the figures are expected to release in Japan on November 30, 2024. Furthermore, the Adorable Arts figure of Sephiroth from FFVII Remake is now available for pre-order from the North American Square Enix online store, and it costs $72.99. The Noctis figure depicts the protagonist of FFXV wielding his signature Engine Blade, and the figure includes alternate parts to depict Noctis answering his smartphone.

Check out the Noctis figure in more detail here:

Meanwhile, the Sephiroth figure depicts him with his iconic Masamune katana and his hair flowing, similar to his appearance in the Nibelheim flashback. The figure also comes with an alternative raised right arm part and his single black wing.

You can take a better look at the Sephiroth figure here:

Square Enix originally announced the release of Adorable Arts Sephiroth in late September 2023, alongside the release of the Bring Arts Sephiroth from the original Final Fantasy VII.

The new Adorable Arts Noctis figure from Final Fantasy XV and the FFVII Remake Adorable Arts Sephiroth figure cost 7,480 yen (~$47.57) each and are now available for pre-order. The Sephiroth figure is also available in North America for $72.99.

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Born Digital Inc. announced the release of the digital version of the “Artificial Intelligence in Final Fantasy XV - The Future Seen Through Game AI” book. The book is now available as a Kindle e-book at Amazon and other various digital retailers. [Thanks, DenFamiNico Gamer!]

The digital edition of the book costs 3,520 yen (or about $22.35). The physical version originally released in 2019. The book goes into detail about the technology used to develop the AI for companion characters, NPCs, and monsters in Final Fantasy XV, as well as an invisible meta-AI system that works in a similar way to a “game master.” In addition, the book includes talks with various FFXV programmers, designers, and of the development team that offer their perspective into the future of video game artificial intelligence.

Back in May 2022, Square Enix revealed that Final Fantasy XV had sured over 10 million units sold worldwide, including sales of the base console game, the PC version, and the Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition.

The “Artificial Intelligence in Final Fantasy XV - The Future Seen Through Game AI” digital book is now available and it costs 3,520 yen (~$22.35). Final Fantasy XV is readily available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

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It’s been a while, but the Final Fantasy XV A Nocturne of Heroes event will return to Final Fantasy XIV, giving FFXIV players access to the FFXV Regalia Type-G mount, Noctis-themed equipment, and other items again. When it returns on February 28, 2024, it will mark the third time the event appeared in the game.

As this is a returning event, people may have already started or completed everything. If you already did it, you can find everything in Seasonal Event Replay. If you haven’t, you can pick up where you left off. To start A Nocturne of Heroes, you need to head to Ul’dah, Steps of Nald, at X: 8.5, Y: 9.7. There you’ll find Kipih Jakkya, if you never began the questline and meet requirements. You need to have beaten the 2.0 quest “The Ultimate Weapon” and hit level 50 with your character if you want to begin. Doing so will start a quest called “The Man in Black,” and completing that will lead into the follow-up quests “In the Dark of Night” and “Messenger of the Winds.”

Lots of crossover items and rewards are coming up with it, and here’s the list of things you can get:

• “Apocalypsis Noctis” Orchestrion Roll
• “Hammerhead” Orchestrion Roll
• Lucian Prince’s Bottoms
• Lucian Prince’s Boots
• Lucian Prince’s Fingerless Glove
• Lucian Prince’s Jacket
• Modern Aesthetics - Lucian Locks
• Noctis Lucis Caelum Triple Triad Card
• “A Quick Pit Stop” Orchestrion Roll
• Regalia Type-G Mount
• “Relax and Reflect” Orchestrion Roll
• “Valse di Fantastica” Orchestrion Roll
• “Veiled in Black” Orchestrion Roll

Also, here’s the original 2019 trailer from the first run of the event:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_o-CtZGjJGc&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fsiliconera.voiranime.info%2F&feature=emb_imp_woyt&ab_channel=FINALFANTASYXIV

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, Final Fantasy XV is on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and the FFXIV FFXV crossover will run February 28, 2024 to March 13, 2024. 

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Square Enix released the Piano Collections Final Fantasy soundtracks for 13 titles in the series. The arrangement albums are now available to listen online, as well as sold digitally and physically. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

Here is the full lineup of Final Fantasy games whose piano arrangement soundtracks are now available to listen online:

• Final Fantasy IV
• Final Fantasy V
• Final Fantasy VI
• Final Fantasy VII
• Final Fantasy VIII
• Final Fantasy IX
• Final Fantasy X
• Final Fantasy XI
• Final Fantasy XII
• Final Fantasy XIII
• Final Fantasy XIV
• Final Fantasy XV
• Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles

To celebrate the release of the collections online, Square Enix released a 91-minute-long music video including 24 highlight songs selected from each album on the YouTube Square Enix Music Channel.

The video features an animated background displaying a piano sitting in the shore of a night beach alongside the emblematic crystals of the series. At certain points on the video a moogle will appear alongside an airship, accompanied by sound effects.

You can enjoy the highlight video for the FF Piano Collections here:

The Piano Collections Final Fantasy soundtracks for 13 titles in the series are now available to listen on various streaming platforms, including Spotify and YouTube.

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In Theatrhythm Final Bar Line various Final Fantasy characters appear, and one of the newly created ones for this installment is FFXV's Ardyn. To explain how he was recreated to fit with the spin-offs designs, Character Designer Monster Octopus went over the process. This also involved a look at some design documents to show the art for Ardyn and how Indieszero based the in-game look on the concept art.

Here’s what Monster Octopus said about making a more diminutive, yet still recognizable, version of Final Fantasy XV character Ardyn for Theatrhythm Final Bar Line.

Of all the enemy characters that I designed for this game, the one I have the fondest memories of working on was Ardyn.

When I started working on him, it was hard to figure out how his complex clothing was constructed. I really wondered how indieszero would split the design up to move freely. The other thing was the sheer number of weapons he used with his Armiger power! It was quite a headache and I spent time mulling over how to approach these.

If I added too much detail in how the weapons were drawn then it would overload the player with too much visual information and also get in the way of Ardyn himself, but at the same time I didn’t want to make them too simplistic. I also had to make subtle tweaks to work out how best to express Ardyn’s mysterious side.

To compare, this is how Ardyn looked in Final Fantasy XV.

And here is how Ardyn looks in the Theatrhythm Final Bar Line design documents Square Enix shared.
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Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is available for the PS4 and Nintendo Switch.

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The Square Enix Store debuted a new series of Final Fantasy mouse pads and mats for fans to protect their desks and computer mice with. Pre-orders are open, with an estimated delivery date of March 25, 2023.

The Final Fantasy mouse pad mats measure 800mm wide (about 31.5 inches) and 400mm long (about 15 inches). They'll cover most of a typical computer work surface, with enough space for a keyboard and mouse, or a laptop and other peripherals. They're designed to provide a surface for a mouse to glide smoothly, without scratching the desk or the device.

The mats also feature art from several Final Fantasy titles. Six are available, with illustrations from the following FF games:

• Final Fantasy VIII
• Final Fantasy IX
• Final Fantasy X
• Final Fantasy XII
• Final Fantasy XIII
• Final Fantasy XV

The art emblazoned on the Final Fantasy mouse mats reflects promotional art used for the titles. For example, the FFVIII mat shows an image of Rinoa rendered in the style of the game's CG cutscenes, with Squall and Seifer behind her. The FFX mouse mat features a scene of Yuna and Tidus sharing a moment in the water. The FFXIII mat shows Lightning riding Odin in Gestalt mode. The FFXV mat shows a picture of Noctis and Lunafreya.

Two other Final Fantasy mats show off 2D artwork instead of the 3D images. The FFXII mat shows off Yoshitaka Amano-drawn concept art of the Archadian Judges Gabranth, Drace, Ghis, Bergan, and Zargabaath. The FFIX mat centers an illustration of Freya and Vivi.

Each Final Fantasy mouse mat pad costs about 3,300 Yen (about $25 USD). The games are available on various systems, including PS2, PS3, PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

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Square Enix announced that total sales for Final Fantasy XV have reached 10 million units worldwide. This includes digital and physical sales of the title. Additionally, this number includes total worldwide sales for Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition. However, Square Enix did not specify exactly how much that version of the game sold in reference to total cumulative sales, only that the 10 million was achieved through physical sales and s of all available versions of the game. [Thanks, Gamer!]

Since its release, Final Fantasy XV has appeared on PlayStation 5 through the PlayStation Plus Collection. It has also appeared on PC and Xbox through Xbox Game . However, the game was already available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC at earlier points in time. The title has even seen a release on mobile devices through Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition. Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition is a more simplified version of Final Fantasy XV, though it tells the same story.

Additionally, it has seen several transmedia property releases. This includes the novel Final Fantasy XV: The Dawn of the Future and the CGI movie Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. A 4K remaster box set of Kingsglaive released in February 2022.

Final Fantasy XV is immediately available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia.

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Square Enix and NPIXEL will be teaming up to release a Final Fantasy XV collaboration event in Gran Saga. As it stands, the collaboration has been announced, but there is no date as to when it will begin. However, NPIXEL has released a trailer for the Final Fantasy XV and Gran Saga collaboration. Several key characters and summons from Final Fantasy XV are shown. This includes Noctis, Gladio, Ignis, Prompto, and Cindy. Some of the summons that are shown are Bahamut, Titan, Shiva, and Ramuh.

You can watch the collaboration trailer below.

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As mentioned previously, several important story characters will appear in the collaboration. Additionally, the protagonist of Gran Saga is seen wearing Noctis' attire and wielding his signature sword during the trailer. The Regalia is also shown. More information about the event, and what players will be able to obtain through the collaboration, will be revealed in the future.

This is not the first time Final Fantasy XV has appeared in another game through a collaboration. A Final Fantasy XV event has appeared in Final Fantasy XIV several times. The event allowed players to obtain Noctis' attire, sword, hairstyle, and the Regalia as a mount.

Gran Saga is available for Android and iOS devices in Asia and Japan. Final Fantasy XV is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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The Final Fantasy XV collaboration is now live in War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. Popular FFXV characters such as Prompto, Noctis, and Aranea are ing FFBE as new units. The MA-X Maniple and Aranea will also as bosses during the collaboration event. As a bonus, players can obtain a UR Prompto for free.

The collaboration is split into three weeks. The first week will bring Noctis and Prompto, as well as a new Vision Card, Event, and Ex-Quests. Noctis is an earth-type UR unit, with a unique Prince of Lucis job. He comes equipped with various debuff and buff abilities, and a guaranteed hit AoE attack.

Prompto is a dark-type UR unit with high agility and long-range debuff attacks. His unique Crownsguard Marksman job focuses on inflicting status ailments, and greater damage is done to those inflicted. Prompto will be available for free as a bonus until December 28, 2021. Players can also earn the crafting recipes for the Engine Blade and Valiant after completing the high-difficulty Ex-Quest.

The second week, starting December 1, 2021, will add Aranea as a playable unit. She is an ice-type UR unit, with the unique Airborne Division Commodore job. She focuses on single-target attacks that add pierce attack resistance debuffs. Another Ex-Quest will come along with the new unit, allowing players the chance to earn the Stoss Spear crafting recipe.

Finally, the third week will add the MA-X Maniple Vision Card, as well as the Trials of Reckoning event on December 8, 2021. Alongside the Trails, will be a social media campaign on Twitter and Reddit, with a chance to win wireless headphones.

You can take a look at the Final Fantasy XV collaboration event schedule below:

Below is the collaboration announcement video:

https://youtu.be/MJq0icmFfIw

Previous crossover events include a Final Fantasy VII Remake collaboration from August 2021. Other past collaborations featured characters from games such as Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Final Fantasy XIV.

War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius is available to play on iOS and Android devices. The Final Fantasy XV collaboration event is immediately available, and will run until December 28, 2021.

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With the release of New Pokemon Snap, the Siliconera staff has been revisiting and appreciating our favorite photo modes in games. Here are our top picks!

I love staging Animal Crossing: New Horizons screenshots. Even if some of them look pretty similar to ones I've already taken. I mean, doesn't everyone need five pictures of Marshal singing in front of town hall while wearing his little default vest? Of course they do.

I suppose it almost feels like capturing photos with friends. when I forced Stitches to wear a weird hat and a terrible shirt? I do, because I took like ten pictures of him in that outfit. It's comforting. — Jenni

When I think of photo modes, Red Dead Redemption 2 immediately comes to mind. While it doesn't boast a wide array of filters or a greater range of options in comparison to games like Final Fantasy XIV (or other games that boast hefty photo modes), Red Dead Redemption 2's is simple and effective. It is able to perfectly frame the environments and animals to create beautiful wildlife photography. — Kazuma

Compared to later games such as Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Final Fantasy XV's options for filters and poses are limited. However, its implementation in the main story makes it feel more like there’s a purpose for it. While games like Like a Dragon or Kingdom Hearts III can be played without touching a photo mode, Final Fantasy XV weaves its into the narrative of Noctis’s journey. That makes it all the more memorable. — Stephanie

I won't pretend to be any good at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. But it doesn't take master reflexes to have a lot of fun taking screenshots! It's not the most robust out there, but the combination of franchises and the increasingly-expressive facial animations mean you can usually find something that'll amuse you. And as much as we like to pretend others care about the shots we take? Most photo modes are really just for yourself. — Graham

I'm not much of a photographer, in games or real life. But I do like a good posing engine! As commercial games go, Final Fantasy XIV's "/gpose" command is quite robust. It's not the best in of being able to get the framing you want, but the ability to start and stop a whole range of FFXIV's bespoke animations makes it great for capturing that one good frame to really convey your character's coolness. Expert "Gposer" screenshots have done great things for FFXIV's marketing as an avenue for expressing your fashion sense. — Josh

What are your favorite in-game photo modes? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter! And read our other handy roundtables for more thoughts from the Siliconera team.

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