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'Final Fantasy XV' PC release date set on 2018; New patch updates to add new characters, cutscenes, improved Chapter 13!

| Dec 08, 2016 04:20 AM EST

Final Fantasy XV is an action-RPG video game developed by Square Enix for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles.

The latest details for "Final Fantasy XV" will feature a new patch update, characters, cutscenes and a possible release date for the PC version.

It seems that Square Enix will likely release "Final Fantasy XV" on the PC platform sometime in the mid-2018 along with "Final Fantasy 7" remake. Square Enix will be making ambigous plans for their products, particularly "Final Fantasy" for next year.

While these rumors and speculations are yet to be confirmed, Square Enix plans to launch the first episode of "Final Fantasy 7" remake sometime within 2017 for the PlayStation 4 along with other "FF" titles, such as "Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age" and "Final Fantasy XIII" trilogy with 1080p and 60fps. Several reports claim that episode 1 could launch on March next year.

In addition, Square Enix also plans to have a "Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Collection" for the PS4 and PS Vita. The collection will contain "Final Fantasy" games from the very first to ninth title, VGLeaks reported.

Game director Hajime Tabata stated in an interview that it will take more than a year for "Final Fantasy XV" to develop for the PC as he and his team wanted to provide a better version of the game for users compared to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles.

PC users were adamant about having "Final Fantasy XV" for the PC going to the point that they made online petition for Square Enix to think and reconsider several years back due to being focused on the console versions.

Meanwhile, Tabata posted a message on Square Enix's official blog website stating that "Final Fantasy XV" will undergo some changes in its next patch update.

Tabata admitted that there are some issues with "Final Fantasy XV's" story, and hopes that the upcoming fixes will make it more clear and enjoyable for players. Tabata pointed Chapter 13 as an example as the chapter itself was the pivotal point in the game.

This is where the gameplay changes from open-world to a more linear direction, with stealth becoming the primary mechanic. Unfortunately, many players did not like changes which has been the source of frustration for them since it limits the characters abilites.

Tabata added that the new patch will have improvements on certain cutscenes and include a new one that will make the plot clearer.

Lastly, Square Enix to have certain key characters as possible playable ones,even considering the possibility of customizable avatars, in addition to other features over time.

The developers are currently discussing the addition of a New Game +, adding new items to encourage different play styles, and more.

"Final Fantasy XV" is currently available for the PS4 and Xbox One consoles.

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