Remilia Scarlet Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 While watching Kingsglaive and when playing the demo, I've come to the theory that Final Fantasy XV is set in an alternate version of our earth. My reasons being the following: • the vehicles, namely cars, are far too similar to our own (Nyx drives a car very obviously based on a Challenger), as are the street designs and the guardrails on the highways. Power lines, telephone poles, city buildings, etc are all vaguely reminiscent of Japan and other Asian countries, which brings me to my second point... • I noticed that there was some Japanese text on a few signs and on the license plate on the Speedy Chocobo truck. One sign reads Japan Airlines, and next to it is an ad for Audi Motors. Further on is a sign with Beats by Dre logo on it. The city also follows a layout that closely resembles that of Akiba and Tokyo, with subway entrances on the surface and numerous signs and advertisements everywhere. What do you think? Is this theory plausible? Or am I reading too much into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 While watching Kingsglaive and when playing the demo, I've come to the theory that Final Fantasy XV is set in an alternate version of our earth. My reasons being the following: • the vehicles, namely cars, are far too similar to our own (Nyx drives a car very obviously based on a Challenger), as are the street designs and the guardrails on the highways. Power lines, telephone poles, city buildings, etc are all vaguely reminiscent of Japan and other Asian countries, which brings me to my second point... • I noticed that there was some Japanese text on a few signs and on the license plate on the Speedy Chocobo truck. One sign reads Japan Airlines, and next to it is an ad for Audi Motors. Further on is a sign with Beats by Dre logo on it. The city also follows a layout that closely resembles that of Akiba and Tokyo, with subway entrances on the surface and numerous signs and advertisements everywhere. What do you think? Is this theory plausible? Or am I reading too much into it? I just assumed every FF is set on an alternate earth. That's certainly the case in Lightning Returns FFXIII . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remilia Scarlet Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 I just assumed every FF is set on an alternate earth. That's certainly the case in Lightning Returns FFXIII . The official names of each planet in Final Fantasy: Final Fantasy - World A Final Fantasy II - Unnamed Final Fantasy III - Unnamed Final Fantasy IV - Blue Planet Final Fantasy V - Planet R Final Fantasy VI - World of Balance Final Fantasy VII - Gaia Final Fantasy VIII - Unnamed ("the planet") Final Fantasy IX - Gaia Final Fantasy X - Spira Final Fantasy XI - Vana'Diel Final Fantasy XII - Ivalice Final Fantasy XIII - Gran Pulse Final Fantasy Type-0 - Orience Final Fantasy XIV - Hydaelyn As Square Enix has so far failed to mention the name of the planet on which FFXV is set, I decided to write up my theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevieboy Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 The official names of each planet in Final Fantasy: Final Fantasy VII - Gaia Final Fantasy IX - Gaia In Greek mythology, Gaia is the personification of Earth. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaia_(mythology) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEV Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Like one of its trailers say, "this is a fantasy based on reality". You'll see when you see at 0:39. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihiris- Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) Back when FFXV debuted as Final Fantasy Versus XIII, it was said that it shared the same world/universe as Final Fantasy XIII as part of the Fabula Nova Crystallis saga (FF13, FFv13, Type 0). The question is if FFXV still part of that, considering things like l'Cie or fal'Cie have never been mentioned as far as I know. If anything it may follow the same mythology. Edited November 7, 2016 by Death_Ninja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) Back when FFXV debuted as Final Fantasy Versus XIII, it was said that it shared the same world/universe as Final Fantasy XIII as part of the Fabula Nova Crystallis saga (FF13, FFv13, Type 0). The question is if FFXV still part of that, considering things like l'Cie or fal'Cie have never been mentioned as far as I know. If anything it may follow the same mythology. FFvsXIII was the first game to mention the goddess Etro and afterwards FFXIII-2 was also centered around that deity. Not sure if that part was scrapped from FFvsXIII when it became XV. The official names of each planet in Final Fantasy: Final Fantasy - World A Final Fantasy II - Unnamed Final Fantasy III - Unnamed Final Fantasy IV - Blue Planet Final Fantasy V - Planet R Final Fantasy VI - World of Balance Final Fantasy VII - Gaia Final Fantasy VIII - Unnamed ("the planet") Final Fantasy IX - Gaia Final Fantasy X - Spira Final Fantasy XI - Vana'Diel Final Fantasy XII - Ivalice Final Fantasy XIII - Gran Pulse Final Fantasy Type-0 - Orience Final Fantasy XIV - Hydaelyn As Square Enix has so far failed to mention the name of the planet on which FFXV is set, I decided to write up my theory. In FFX-2 Shinra wonders if the Farplane energy can be harvested and used, hinting that it may be the same world/universe as FFVII. Edited November 7, 2016 by Dragon-Archon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEMON Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) No. It's based on Eos. Source: http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Eos_(Final_Fantasy_XV) Back when FFXV debuted as Final Fantasy Versus XIII, it was said that it shared the same world/universe as Final Fantasy XIII as part of the Fabula Nova Crystallis saga (FF13, FFv13, Type 0). The question is if FFXV still part of that, considering things like l'Cie or fal'Cie have never been mentioned as far as I know. If anything it may follow the same mythology. They recently stated that Fabula Nova Crystallis is no longer a thing in FFXV so there will be no l'Cie or fal'Cie remaining in it. Edited November 7, 2016 by DEMON 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 They recently stated that Fabula Nova Crystallis is no longer a thing in FFXV so there will be no l'Cie or fal'Cie remaining in it. Do you know if Etro is still in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEMON Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) Do you know if Etro is still in it? She's on this mural which is still within the game. Although she could have a different name now. And she's still within Kingsglaive.. but who knows, they could just be simply reusing assets here: Edited November 7, 2016 by DEMON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 *snip* She's on this mural which is still within the game. Although she could have a different name now. And she's still within Kingsglaive.. but who knows, they could just be simply reusing assets here: That's an impressive mural. I wouldn't be surprised if Etro now has a new name in FFXV if Square Enix tried to break all ties with Fabula Nova Crystallis. That reminds me, I still need to see Kingsglaive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEMON Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 That's an impressive mural. I wouldn't be surprised if Etro now has a new name in FFXV if Square Enix tried to break all ties with Fabula Nova Crystallis. That reminds me, I still need to see Kingsglaive. Yea, definitely do and then watch the Omen trailer for proper closure on it's plot. Square Enix say you can do without watching it before you play FFXV but I highly doubt that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remilia Scarlet Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 That's an impressive mural. I wouldn't be surprised if Etro now has a new name in FFXV if Square Enix tried to break all ties with Fabula Nova Crystallis. That reminds me, I still need to see Kingsglaive. I have to recommend Kingsglaive. It's a brilliant movie. Aaron Paul as Nyx was simply wonderful. I do have to warn you that it is very heavy on political drama, seeing as it is setting up the reason the game happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Yea, definitely do and then watch the Omen trailer for proper closure on it's plot. Square Enix say you can do without watching it before you play FFXV but I highly doubt that. I have to recommend Kingsglaive. It's a brilliant movie. Aaron Paul as Nyx was simply wonderful. I do have to warn you that it is very heavy on political drama, seeing as it is setting up the reason the game happens. Ok, thanks. I'll definitely watch it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanzoadam Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Its kinda the same for every final fantasy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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