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PLAY AS IGNIS AND LEARN OF HIS HEARTWRENCHING BACKSTORY

New Trailer for “Episode Ignis” Offers New Gameplay Mechanics, Character Details and Music

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 30, 2017)FINAL FANTASY® XV fans will soon be able to uncover the untold story surrounding Ignis’s battle against Leviathan during the events of the main game. Today’s newly released trailer, titled “Episode Ignis,” teases some of the challenges he faces and the battles he endures while protecting the crown prince, Noctis.
 
Slated for release on December 13, the newest DLC episode allows players to experience a brand-new storyline from the perspective of Ignis, featuring new music from legendary composer Yasunori Mitsuda (CHRONO TRIGGER®, CHRONO CROSS®, Xenogears®).



 Other features from Episode Ignis include:
  • A brand-new storyline unknown to Noctis as he remains unconscious after the Trial of Leviathan. Ignis faces his own fight on the streets of Altissia, driven by his unwavering dedication to protect Noctis at all costs.
  • Fast-paced action - Ignis’s spelldaggers can be imbued with elemental properties, and his unique ability “Total Clarity” allows him to target and attack multiple enemies at once.
  • A new comrade, Ravus - following the guest appearances of Cor in Episode Gladiolus and Aranea in Episode Prompto, Ravus will join forces with Ignis, putting allegiances aside in order to save the ones they care about.
  • Master Your Fate – this episode features multiple endings, allowing players to see a different outcome of events.
 
FINAL FANTASY XV - Episode Ignis trailer is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yfyMzP5R3HE.
 
A short video interview with composer Mitsuda discussing his work on the episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MB_pt_D9CVg.
 
Additional screenshots are available at the SQUARE ENIX Press Center.
 
FINAL FANTASY XV Episode Ignis is available on December 13 as a standalone package for $4.99 through the Xbox Games store or the PlayStation®Store. The episode is also available as part of the Season Pass that can be purchased through the following links:
About FINAL FANTASY XV Episode Ignis
An original episode told from the perspective of Ignis. With Altissia in ruins after the Trial of Leviathan, Ignis faces the Niflheim Empire to protect Noctis at all costs. Joining him along the way is Ravus, high commander of the Niflheim Empire, who is determined to rescue his sister Lunafreya. Featuring fast-paced battles and multiple endings, it is finally time to learn about the untold events that transpired during one of the most dramatic moments in FINAL FANTASY XV.
 
About FINAL FANTASY XV
With a captivating cast of characters, breathtaking visuals, open world exploration and thrilling action-packed real time combat, FINAL FANTASY XV is the ultimate FINAL FANTASY experience for both newcomers to the series and series fans alike.
 
FINAL FANTASY XV is available now worldwide. This game is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

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