At gamescom today, Square Enix announced that a new mobile adaptation of Final Fantasy XV will be released on mobile devices soon. Entitled Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition, the game retells the story of Prince Noctis and his comrades in chibi stylized form. In addition, Square Enix also announced that Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV will be released for PSVR on November 21.
From the official announcement:
The FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION for iOS, Android and Windows 10 devices, to be released later this year, is an all-new adventure that retells the beloved story of FINAL FANTASY XV, giving fans and newcomers alike the freedom to journey through Eos whenever and from wherever they want. The mobile game features the main characters and story of the console version and newly-announced FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, with an adorable art style and casual touch controls optimized for mobile devices. The main story is told across ten thrilling episodes, with all ten episodes available at launch and the first episode downloadable for free.
Elsewhere in the FINAL FANTASY XV Universe, SQUARE ENIX also announced that MONSTER OF THE DEEP: FINAL FANTASY XV will launch on November 21 for PlayStation®VR. In this brand-new VR experience, players will head out on a fishing expedition with Noctis and his crew across picturesque locations in Eos. The Story Mode places players in the middle of an exhilarating and action-packed showdown with a menace that lurks in the depths, while the Free Fishing Mode allows players to take in the the sights, sounds and scenery through a variety of fishing challenges. Starting tomorrow, fans who pre-order the game from the PlayStation® Store will receive a custom MONSTER OF THE DEEP: FINAL FANTASY XV dynamic theme and in-game Samurai Outfit.
Surprising announcements, to be sure, but they look pretty fun for the most part. Check our review for the base game here, and stay tuned for more news here on Gaming Trend.
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