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Long-term goals
We will make it possible to use important characters that appeared in the main game as playable characters. We will also consider adding an avatar system to create original characters. In addition to this, we will continue to actively update so that various players can enjoy Final Fantasy XV for a long time.

Can't wait to play as Jared!

 

[- J - D -]

"Wow, waiting really pays off"

- Video Games

 

[darkwing]

What about the fucking frame pacing ?

mainstream gamers won't likely notice it

 

[Mendrox]

I don't get the deal with some of these people. Complain the game is unfinished or rushed and then bitch about future patches?

As someone who really likes ffxv, knowing that future playthroughs will have something extra is awesome. I'm thinking about it like the way Nier was designed.

It's like waiting for your fries and currywurst with mayo+ketchup, you get your fries and currywurst, but the fries are not exactly right, but fine cause of the mayo. Then you realize that the currywurst is incomplete cause the ketchup/curry is missing and you get told that you have to wait for the rest. So you still enjoy your fries and the currywurst with mayo, but it's not the same like with the ketchup included all the time.

People are just angry that we paid 60$/€ for that shit second half of a "story". I mean the most important things are only written in the GUIDE BOOK! That's what is wrong with this game. They just fucked up in that regard, which doesn't mean that the gameplay isn't fun.

 

[blankempathy]

U should be happy. U can go through your backlog instead!

I mean thats pretty much what I will do. No reason to play a game thats going to get such an overhaul when theres complete games out there already. I'm not happy because I took a chance and got screwed. Should of known better then to trust SE. I gave them the benefit of the doubt though since I'm fresh off of World of Final Fantasy. Like I said though I only paid 30. I'm not angry, just disappointed.

 

[f@luS]

So glad I'm waiting to play. I have tlg in the meantime

 

[Skux]

Patience truly is a virtue in this age of gaming.

 

[erpg]

Wow. Why didn't they just delay it? I feel like I should drop the game right now and wait for a complete release.

 

[deim0s]

Was thinkin of picking this one up a couple of weeks after X'mas, seems i'd just wait for the Finallos Utimum edition.

 

[Koodo]

This is absolutely sad, people can't appreciate things for what they are anymore, it's not like SE owe anything to us.

What a strange thing to say when Square Enix is precisely the one that is not adhering to that train of thought.

 

[Mythos]

But lesson learned, next time i'm just gonna wait a year or so XD

 

[Renekton]

So when is it the right time to dig in? Mid-2017?

 

[DR2K]

So when is it the right time to dig in? Mid-2017?

Give it 10 more years

 

[DiipuSurotu]

Probably a stupid question but how are they making a profit with these updates if it's for free?

 

[Caj814]

So when is it the right time to dig in? Mid-2017?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdbyYNG_kgI&feature=youtu.be&t=27

 

[Harmen]

This game is a fucking mess, but it is a mess I can't help but love. Not sure how well I will handle the later linear chapters, but the first half is fantastic in it's own weird, inconsistently messy way.

I have decided to continue the game as is, because well, I am already playing it. Maybe I will revisit it if some chapters are significantly changed, but that will take them a long ass time (writing, voice actors, localisation). Hopefully the DLC's will be good and make up for some of the story's missing elements.

 

[Koutsoubas]

Νο PS4 Pro 60fps patch?

 

[Jonnax]

Probably a stupid question but how are they making a profit with these updates if it's for free?

There's also a season pass.

 

[DirgeExtinction]

I'm enjoying this game a lot. After waiting for so long, I'm just taking my time with it. I'm about 20 hours in and on chapter 6 or 7. All of these changes are just icing on the cake.

 

[computers putin']

Are you fucking serious

Stop playing right now people

Do not get up to that chapter until the patch hits

I repeat

DO NOT PLAY THE WORST CHAPTER IN FF HISTORY UNTIL IT'S FIXED

alright, alright, you got your point across. Avoid chapter 13 until it's updated, got it.

 

[Zok310]

Are you fucking serious

Stop playing right now people

Do not get up to that chapter until the patch hits

I repeat

DO NOT PLAY THE WORST CHAPTER IN FF HISTORY UNTIL IT'S FIXED

Pretty much,
Just gonna grind to 99 then wait for patch.

 

[Ydelnae]

Probably a stupid question but how are they making a profit with these updates if it's for free?

The game keeps selling and people get more invested in the product (they keep playing because the game keeps getting updated) so they are more likely to buy paid DLC to complete their experience. People also keep their copy instead of reselling it after completion, which means slightly less preowned copies of the game and more retail sales at full price (or discounted).

 

[bigol]

alright, alright, you got your point across. Avoid chapter 13 until it's updated, got it.

I say just play the game. Don't care about what people say so you can judge for yourself if the chapter is really so terrible or not.

 

[AgentLampshade]

Everything regarding 13s in this franchise seems to be cursed.

Spoiler

Funny to think that chapter 13 is a linear corridor.

< Needless to say, chapter 13 spoilers.

 

[Brix]

I'm confused. Are all these updates for the season pass buyers? And I'm in the middle of chapter 13 right now..

 

[Philippo]

So these updates, even the ones containing new cutscenes, are going to be free unlike the announced DLCs right?

 

[bigol]

So these updates, even the ones containing new cutscenes, are going to be free unlike the announced DLCs right?

Yes.

They will be given for free for the short term, mid-term, and long-term.

 

[Gemeanie]

Everything regarding 13s in this franchise seems to be cursed.

Spoiler

Funny to think that chapter 13 is a linear corridor.

This game has borrowed heavily from the earlier FF games

Not surprised if that chapter was a tribute to FFXIII

Spoiler

 

[valkyre]

Baker: *puts in less chocolate in the cookies*
People: THERE'S TOO LITTLE CHOCOLATE!!
Baker: *puts in a lot of chocolate but with fewer chocolate chips*
People: THERE'S TOO MUCH CHOCOLATE AND TOO LITTLE CHIPS!!!!
Baker: *adds more chips in the future batch*
People: WHY ARE YOU ADDING CHIPS? IT'S TOO LATE AND A MESS!!!!

This is silly and a completely inaccurate attempt to describe what happened with FFXV....

 

[bunkitz]

Worrying that they have to make such big changes, but also really cool of them to actually do it. Overall? Very happy and excited about this.

 

[Aztechnology]

I have the season pass and currently I'm on chapter 3. Sounds like I should wait to continue playing.

 

[Dark_3nergy]

I will quote myself from the spoiler thread:

WHAT!? He said because it shipped 5m they will continue the support. And they are talking about fixing later parts first and adding story to the first part.

Essentially what they did was releasing an unfinished game and finishing it post release IF it sold well.

WTF.

Holy shit. So they would not be making any adjustments if this thing had not reached that brench mark?? I am at a loss for words here...

 

[Arkeband]

Jesus Christ.

"Hey sorry you guys played a game that only makes tangential sense. We'll add story scenes you can only see by replaying the entire thing as patches."

Also GTFO with making a custom avatar, no one asked for that.

 

[SxP]

Time and time again publishers prove that waiting to buy a game is the right decision.

 

[TranceKuja]

Man, this is really dumb. I don't mind gameplay adjustments or more playable characters in patches, but patching in story cutscenes is a bridge too far honestly. I don't want to stop playing because I'm having a blast with it so far, but yeah...

 

[LordOfLore]

&#925;&#959; PS4 Pro 60fps patch?

Later this month is the expanded Pro update unless they delayed it to focus on this.

 

[leng jai]

Part of the problem is me being fussy but shit, I shelve so many games waiting for patches these days.

 

[Hentailover]

you know what, if they make Iris playable (don't even need unique moveset, just paste her over nocits except for running animations) all is forgiven

 

[computers putin']

I say just play the game. Don't care about what people say so you can judge for yourself if the chapter is really so terrible or not.

Lol I was just messing with dude because his post came off as so dramatic. I'm taking my time with the game so I might not even make it to chapter 13 until after the patch comes out. If I get close and a patch is a day or two away I'll wait, otherwise I'll play it all the way though.

 

[Wollan]

Who asked for custom avatars.

 

[CielTynave]

Well fuck, I just got this game Monday night but I guess I'll already be shelving it for now.

 

[Chaserjoey]

Our early plans are to enrich certain aspects of the game, adding gameplay enhancements for Chapter 13, buffing ring magic, etc. We’ll have the specifics of what and when for you at a later date.

After that, we’re hoping to delve deeper into the story, adding scenes that will give you new insight into character motivations, such as why Ravus walked the path he did. We will need a little time with these, as they’ll need to be localized and voiced in other languages, but we’ll let you know the details once everything is set.

For the long term, we are looking at making certain key characters playable, and even considering the possibility of customizable avatars, in addition to other features over time.

Other features we have in mind include letting you carry over stats from a previous playthrough, and adding items that introduce new playstyles, such as low-level runs and god mode. We’re also examining readability tweaks - increasing font size - for certain languages. On top of that, we’re looking at content you can enjoy in real-time, including new bosses with exclusive rewards and achievements, and limited-time hunts.

Sounds like that avatar part was just about more clothing options?

http://eu.square-enix.com/en/blog/announcing-free-updates-final-fantasy-xv

 

[toastyToast]

You can only polish a turd so much. They aren't going to add in an entire story to the game. Just play it as it is

 

[lawtowler]

Just when I thought it might be time to press on with chapter 3 after doing nothing but side quests for the past 8 hours of play time. Guess I'll just carry on overpowering myself until they patch CH13.

It's absolutely mental but some of the stuff they are thinking of tweaking sounds cool AF

 

[bigol]

Who asked for custom avatars.

How they will even work?

 

[Ran rp]

Holy shit, Tabata. What are you doing?

 

[Gemeanie]

Holy shit. So they would not be making any adjustments if this thing had not reached that branch mark?? I am at a loss for words here...

Naw, the original statement was they are now expanding the patches and updates due to the 5m shipment

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He didn't mention what the original update plan was though

 

[LordOfLore]

How they will even work?

Looks like it's more clothes for Noctis and the bros.

Time to update the OP again with the official PR.

 

[Akainu]

Baker: *puts in less chocolate in the cookies*
People: THERE'S TOO LITTLE CHOCOLATE!!
Baker: *puts in a lot of chocolate but with fewer chocolate chips*
People: THERE'S TOO MUCH CHOCOLATE AND TOO LITTLE CHIPS!!!!
Baker: *adds more chips in the future batch*
People: WHY ARE YOU ADDING CHIPS? IT'S TOO LATE AND A MESS!!!!

Please.

Baker: *Starts mixing cookie dough*
Store Manager: HEY just bake it already. We've got cookies to sell.
Baker: But we haven't added all the chips in yet.
Store Manager: No time for that now. There's money to make.
Baker: hmm. *bakes cookies*
Customer: *buys expensive ass cookies* Hmm I guess these cookies taste good. But why are there so many cookies with like no chips on them and there is like no consistency in shape and size?
Baker: Come back later we'll give you a bag of chips and maybe more cookies.
Customer: Oh, ok I guess. I was just hoping I'd get a completed batch of cookies from the get go. You know like all the past batches.
Baker: Please be excited.
Rabid Customer (foaming at the mouth): Hey you. YEAH YOU! Why are you complaining? The cookies were pretty good considering what we got. I mean these other bakeries are doing it why can't this one.
Customer: But...past batches
Rabid Customer (rolling on the floor foaming at the mouth): BRGHLALAGHR@%@#%!!!!
Customer: *backs away*
...
Manager: BEST BAKE SELL IN HISTORY OF STORE!!!

/s

Spoiler

or is it.

 

[Kain]

Wait until they release a half assed patch with some of these story changes and then they go "Yeah, sorry, we released this unfinished patch and if the game sells X units we'll really finish the story this time, promise"

I'm SO glad I decided not to buy this until the price drops fantastically.