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Final Fantasys’s director, Hajime Tabata announced that Japan will get a new exclusive demo called Final Fantasy 15 Judgment Disc.
After 10 years of waiting, fans of Final Fantasy 15 are just a month away from playing something that seemed like it would never have made it out. Final Fantasy XV is now gold since two weeks ago, but that itself hasn’t stopped the onslaught of news or previews from emerging out of the developers. It looks like initial claims about Final Fantasy XV’s scale weren’t hyperbole, even after months or showcases and demos, Hajime Tabata is surprising fans with new information.
The trend went on during Square Enix’s most recent Active Time Report, which is what the publisher calls a series of press conferences it held primarily focused around updates on Final Fantasy XV’s development. There wasn’t much to discuss in terms of development now that Final Fantasy XV is close to being released, but Tabata had a different announcement in mind. So, starting tomorrow, Japanese gamers will have access to an exclusive demo called Final Fantasy XV Judgment Disc.
It’s interesting, the decision Square Enix made, especially now that many gamers will have made up their minds about Final Fantasy 15. According to Tabata though, the demo is important for the region it’s being released in, and its means specifically for those who are undecided if they want to buy the game or not. The demo will have the first hour of Final Fantasy 15, and it features the final retail version.
This demo will be available for download on Xbox Live and PSN, and those without online connections in Japan will be able to play in-store demos across retail locations in Japan. The liberal use of downloadable demos bodes well for anyone who plans on buying the season pass for Final Fantasy XV, as the publisher is open to suggestions about what Final Fantasy XV DLC should look like pre-release and will continue that policy once it finally releases.
It is unfortunate that Final Fantasy XV’s demo won’t be released in the west, which will make the wait for the game just a bit longer. Anyone looking for distractions need to look no longer, because there is community made content like YouTube’s remake of Final Fantasy XV for the PS1. It’s not the hands-on demo of the final version of the game, but it’s a little reminder of how far the series has come and what an achievement Final Fantasy XV will be once it releases.
