Final Fantasy XV is an action-RPG video game developed by Square Enix for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles. (Photo : Facebook/Final Fantasy XV)
New details for "Final Fantasy XV" will feature the release date of the "Holiday Pack" DLC and Gilgamesh boss battle teased in episode Gladiolus.
Square Enix announced "Final Fantasy XV" first DLC pack called the "Holiday Pack" and two versions of it will be released next week. The first version is the standard one which is free, while the other is a premium version available to the sequel's season pass holders.
The free version of the "Holiday" DLC will feature "New Game Plus" mode, seasonal picture frames for Prompto’s photos, a Level Stopper, Annihilation Victory Song, Moogle Chocobo Carnival T-Shirt Costume for Noctis, which will be available after January update and a Limited Time Carnival Ticket.
For the Premium season pass holders, the features will be the same with a few additional items such as Protection Ring, Command Booster for Noctis, a Phantom Booster for Noctis, Instant Kill Victory Song, Battle, Technique Victory Song, Fortuitous Key, Stamina Anchor for Noctis, Carnival Style Costume for Noctis, which will be available after January update, Picture Frames (Holiday Pack Limited Edition which is available after January update and Limited Time Carnival Ticket+.
The "Holiday" pack launch on Dec 22. in Japan, while Square Enix has not yet announced the Western release of the DLC, Gematsu reported.
In other news, it seems that a classic "Final Fantasy" character will be featured in one of the DLC episodes of "Final Fantasy XV".
According to Vg 24/7 (via Techno Buffalo), the episode Gladiolus DLC will feature a possible boss fight against Gilgamesh. "FFXV" producer Haruyoshi Sawatari teased that Gilgamesh will be appearing in the game and hinted that gamers will see him in episode Gladiolus. Sawatari also says that players will be able to travel beyond the main game’s map into new locations.
Gilgamesh first turned up in "Final Fantasy V" as a humorous sub-villain who eclipsed his boss’ popularity. However, events at the end of the game saw him banished from his plane into unknown beyond.
Since then, Gilgamesh has turned up in different games as a summon spell, ally, or enemy in several titles such as "Final Fantasy VIII", "IX", "XI", "XII", "XIII", "XIII-2", "Type-0", "Dissidia", and "World of Final Fantasy".
Previous reports hinted that Square Enix CEO and President Yosuke Matsuda will be showcased as a boss character in the future DLC plans for "Final Fantasy XV".
Game director Hajime Tabata added that the boss fight with Matsuda would eventually be released as DLC for the game and teased that Matsuda boss fight will be included in the "Holiday Pack".
"Final Fantasy XV" is currently available for the PS4 and Xbox One consoles.
