‘Final Fantasy 15’ Game and ‘Kingslaive’ Movie Release Date and DLC Package

Aug 11, 2016 10:28 AM EDT

One of Square Enix's great intellectual properties is Final Fantasy, and it has been a while since there has been a new game for the series.  That will change as of the end of September, as Final Fantasy 15 will finally get a proper release date, as well a new computer generated movie known as Kingslaive.  In addition to this marketing, there is a DLC Package available for the Digital Premium Edition for the Final Fantasy 15 game.    

Final Fantasy 15 Digital Premium Edition

According to Engadget, there is going to be a Final Fantasy 15 Digital Premium Edition and Season Pass upgrade, which contains access to six additional packs of digital content.  These packages include the Booster Pack, Episode Gladio, Holiday Pack, Episode Ignis, Episode Prompto, and then there is an expansion Pack.  These are apparently some working titles, subject to change. 

There are also different items available for players depending on the console chosen for pre-order.  The Xbox One will receive a Noctis male and female costume for avatars as well as a Carbuncle pet prop.  Those on the PlayStation 4 will get a Final Fantasy 15 "big bang" theme in addition to a Digital Mini Sound Track and a Digital Premium Edition Original Theme. 

Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy 15 Movie Release Date

There is a companion film for this game, a computer animated job, and it is also appearing with the Brotherhood anime series.  Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy 15 is a companion film that exists with the events of the game, this does not focus on Noctis, the main character for the game. 

Kingslaive is a group of warriors who serve King Regis and protects the borders of Lucis.  There are a lot of power within this group, and it is led by Nyx Ulric (played by Aaron Paul).  Instead, this takes place in the kingdom of Lucis' crown city of Insomnia.  Kingsglaive is about Noctis' father King Regis and Noctis' bride-to-be Luna dealing with the armistice with the empire of Nifelheim.  Regis will be played by Sean Bean and Luna will be played by Lena Headey, both alumni from Game of Thrones

Final Fantasy 15 Game and Kingsglaive Movie Release Dates Proper

The Final Fantasy 15 Digital Premium Edition will cost about $84.99.  If you buy the regular edition, and want to upgrade for the six additional DLC packs, it will cost about $24.99.  The game will be on sale for the Xbox One and PS4 on September 30, the same day as Luke Cage comes to Netflix.  As for when it comes to the PC, Square Enix is "thinking about a PC version". 

As far as the release date for Kingslaive, the film came out in Japan on July 9th.  Then, on August 19th, the film is getting a theatrical run in certain cities in the United States.  After that, it will show up on August 30th, and it has a full wide release on streaming and digital download services.  It is suggested that the movie get watched before the game is played.