During a lifestream about Final Fantasy Type-0, Game Director Hajime Tabata also ended up talking about Final Fantasy XV. While he didn’t drop too many details about the demo, he did raise some eyebrows from fans.
First up, he said that the demo will take about an hour of gameplay. However, if you get into it, there’s up to three or four hours of gameplay. The demo is meant to be a gift for those who have been waiting so long for the game, especially since the game isn’t ready for release soon.
However, the weirdest part is that while the demo will be available as a download code for those who buy Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, it won’t be around forever:
We also learn that the demo will be available only for a limited time. While the time frame still hasn’t been determined it won’t be “too long.” It will be announced officially when it’ll be determined, alongside more information about the content. The development team is still working on improving the demo based on user feedback and the information they’re receiving from the community.
Note: after double checking the original Japanese speech, Tabata-san mentioned that the “download” will be available for a limited time, presumably meaning that while the ability to download the demo will be removed after a while, those that did download it during the window of availability will still be able to play the demo even after the cut-off point. This wasn’t reflected in the simultaneous translation.
I suppose this makes sense – grab the demo as soon as you get the code, and download it. Then you can play it over and over again until they finally release the full game. You don’t want to sit around and wait with this code, just in case it expires or the download server stops after a while.
I am really looking forward to the demo, but I actually think I’m equally excited for Type-0 HD. It looks stunning and might just be the Final Fantasy game that I’ve been waiting for. Besides, I’ll bet that we have at least another year or two before we can board the hype train for FF XV – might as well have something wonderful to play in the meantime.
Last Updated: November 21, 2014
Lord Chaos
November 21, 2014 at 14:14
I’ve never even started a FF game.
*Please don’t kill me *Runs
Kensei Seraph No DA:I spoilers
November 21, 2014 at 14:18
*Shoves FFVI into @Lord Chaos:disqus’s hands*
Don’t worry, I’m sure you will correct this mistake soon.
Lord Chaos
November 21, 2014 at 14:18
*Eats it, poops out Lightning… 😛
RinceThis
November 21, 2014 at 14:23
Always said she was an arsehole! BOOM!
Mossel
November 21, 2014 at 14:30
LOL!!
ReaperOfSquirrels
November 21, 2014 at 14:21
Neither have I! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
RinceThis
November 21, 2014 at 14:22
I cast UMAR!
ToshZA
November 21, 2014 at 14:22
*Critical hit* – *It’s super effective*
RinceThis
November 21, 2014 at 14:23
Not what she said!
ToshZA
November 21, 2014 at 14:25
At least in your case. BOOM!
ReaperOfSquirrels
November 21, 2014 at 14:38
So critical and effective that Umar doesn’t have the remaining energy or tentacles to comment.
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
November 21, 2014 at 15:23
Was a victim of load shedding
ReaperOfSquirrels
November 21, 2014 at 16:18
That’s no excuse!
Mossel
November 21, 2014 at 14:30
Neither have I!
CypherGate
November 21, 2014 at 14:31
Funny you should say that…. me too lmao
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
November 21, 2014 at 14:37
Neither have I!!!! Ha…..ha………….ha
RinceThis
November 21, 2014 at 14:18
A LIFESTREAM!? How much of himself is he putting into this game?! 0_O
RinceThis
November 21, 2014 at 14:22
I hear you can play like 4 hours of the game. THAT is a demo!
Hammersteyn
November 21, 2014 at 14:25
Unlike EAs weekend demos where by the time you’ve downloaded the game it’s Monday.
Lord Chaos
November 21, 2014 at 14:26
That’s 4 times longer than a CoD campaign.
ToshZA
November 21, 2014 at 14:27
http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121020205306/glee/images/2/2d/BURN.gif
Hammersteyn
November 21, 2014 at 14:23
http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/no-time-to-explain-get-in-the-car.jpg
Kensei Seraph No DA:I spoilers
November 21, 2014 at 14:26
http://static.zerochan.net/Final.Fantasy.VI.full.1362431.jpg
MakeItLegal
November 21, 2014 at 14:44
After 13 x 2 or what Eva it was that I played I can safely say , no
Pheonix182
November 21, 2014 at 14:52
Viva Final Fantasy 8!!!!
Jono Charles Davey
November 22, 2014 at 04:36
I’m just hoping I can get the demo of the game by downloading Type-0, because if not, this will be my first physical copy of a PS4 game, and will probably remain in the tray forever.
Guest
November 23, 2014 at 02:50
This is the first time I’ve genuinely had that feeling of excitement from a video game, let alone in the FF series, in a LONG time. I’m first and foremost an RPG fan, but the past generation just was not the time for this genre (bar a few, props to Ni no Kuni) so seeing some of these XV gameplay vids have really got me amped!
Story is a key factor to make a solid RPG for me so I’ll try to reserve judgment atm, but everything else has got me anticipating the game. The open world, the visuals, the gameplay, the music. Yes it may be a real time battle system, but it still feels like an FF game to me, a hell of a lot more so than FFXIII. I didn’t hate the trilogy like a lot of people did, but it didn’t feel like a true part of the series.
I just hope it all falls in to place and plays as well as it looks, it’s still early days but I have high hopes considering its been in development for a bloody long time! PLEASE REVIVE THE SERIES! – Sam
GhostData
November 23, 2014 at 02:52
This is the first time I’ve genuinely had that feeling of excitement from a video game, let alone in the FF series, in a LONG time. I’m first and foremost an RPG fan, but the past generation just was not the time for this genre (bar a few, props to Ni no Kuni) so seeing some of these XV gameplay vids have really got me amped!
Story is a key factor to make a solid RPG for me so I’ll try to reserve judgment atm, but everything else has got me anticipating the game. The open world, the visuals, the gameplay, the music. Yes it may be a real time battle system, but it still feels like an FF game to me, a hell of a lot more so than FFXIII. I didn’t hate the trilogy like a lot of people did, but it didn’t feel like a true part of the series.
I just hope it all falls in to place and plays as well as it looks, it’s still early days but I have high hopes considering its been in development for a bloody long time! PLEASE REVIVE THE SERIES! – Sam?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxz-iPSjsZAsGhFY7zLfi9g