Final Fantasy XV: The Dawn of the Future

Dawn of the Future is a book covering what would have been the 2nd wave of DLC for FFXV, covering episodes Ardyn (do not skip this chapter even if you've played it, trust me), Aranea, Lunafreya, and Noctis.I know some gamers take issues with the true ending of a game being behind another paywall, but my god this book is so good that I can't bring myself to finish my replay of the game as I know the ending doesn't compare.This fleshes out characters that were lacking in the game (Lunafreya, Biggs/Wedge, Iedolas, and even Loqi. Seriously, who remembers Loqi?) and adds a new character to the fray, Sol.If you love FFXV, this book is a must have. Not only from the great story, but it also includes concept art for the scrapped DLC and even art from the Square Enix cafe promotions, which has some really cute stuff.

I've given the main game (FFXV) and all of its subsequent releases a lot of grief over the years for being a disjointed and DLC heavy mess. However, the book is VERY well written, it tells four compelling narratives (Aranea's had me on the edge of my seat the entire time), and is an incredible follow-up to (what I'm sure) what would have been mediocre season 2 DLC for the game. If you are interested in the concept ideas for said DLC or you were unsatisfied with the games ending proper, definitely give this book a read. For me personally, I actually can't wait to reread this book. With the game for context, I am certain this standalone will do quite well.

Story was so good! Read the whole book in two days and it was a pleasant reminder that Reading books can be fun, entertaining, and incredibly gripping. Lots of stuff in here worth reading for fans of XV. I highly recommend the Free Sample on Kindle if you want a good idea of what Quality you can expect. This book makes me wish we got the DLC for these Chapters, as it I feel like it would be incredible. Maybe it’s still possible in the future XD.

WARNING: There are potential spoilers ahead, but I am attempting not to be specific with them. Hopefully you are here reading the reviews because you’ve played the game and are looking for the “true” ending. You’ve found it.ALSO WARNING: This is long. TL;DR at the bottom.Final Fantasy XV began production when I was a teenager. I purposely did not do any research on the game before it was released. I wanted a completely fresh experience with no bias except that it was going to be awesome simply because of Square Enix being Square Enix.I was not disappointed.When the game released in November of 2016, I did the “normal” thing and took a week off work to experience the entire story from beginning to end at my leisure. One of my best friends actually bought this game for me as a birthday gift, being that my birthday is in November. My wife did NOT take a week off work, so I was able to play this game entirely by myself.Big mistake.One thing I’ve been doing with my wife over the past several months thanks to COVID-19 is replaying some of the great games that actually left an impact on my life. Final Fantasy XV is one of them, but I haven’t started it yet due to it being both long and extremely emotional (for me, anyway). My wife didn’t cry one bit at the end of FFX, so I assume she must be a sociopath or something. Anyway, watching me play the games of my past has helped my wife to better understand me as a person and to get a glimpse into my nerdy side. I can be anyone to anybody, but I can only be myself with my wife. It’s both wonderful and embarrassing at the same time. That’s one reason we haven’t started this game yet.I can count on one hand the number of games that I feel do justice to portraying fatherhood. Final Fantasy XV is at the top. I was not a father at the time of this game’s release, but I learned early on to take lessons in parenthood from every source available. And yes, that includes (some) video games. Let me explain:The way the development team displays the relationship between King Regis and Prince Noctis is subtle. Regis knows exactly what is going to happen to his son, and he knows it’s the right thing to do (or rather, let happen). But that doesn’t make it one single bit easier on Regis. In fact, it makes it harder. If there were another option to “ending the crisis” of the world, he’d take it in a heartbeat. Instead, Regis sent Noctis out into the world knowing full well what would happen to him. Instead of being depressed and remorseful, Regis took pride in Noctis, even though Noctis literally had no idea of what his fate would be. Noctis viewed his father with respect and love, and the events that took place after his departure from Insomnia would only serve to bolster those feelings.What the hell does this have anything to do with the book? Everything.I mentioned that Regis would have taken any other option presented to him in order to prevent his son’s fate from happening. This book IS that option. But rather than Regis choosing it, Noctis did. And that shows how sometimes parents can be “rightfully” wrong. Regis had accepted Noctis’ fate, and he carried that weight since the moment of Noctis’ birth. And instead of feeling sorry for himself, Regis chose to become the father his son would need, not his savior. In doing so, Regis taught Noctis how to become what his people needed, despite the pain of loss and heartbreak. He taught Noctis how to push through everything and choose the right path, even when that path deviated from the clearly-defined rules. Noctis went with his heart in his decisions, and it not only changed his fate, but the fate of everyone.When I joined the Army, my father kept his views to himself. I knew he wouldn’t like it. Actually, if it weren’t for the fact that my mother had sole custody of me and signed the release form allowing me to swear in (I was 17 at the time), I wouldn’t have been able to. My dad didn’t accept my decision. A lot of his friends went to Vietnam and never came home. He viewed the War on Terrorism the same way. That is, until he got over himself. He was never eligible for the draft due to a pre-existing medical condition (which I inherited, thanks Dad). He told me later on of the guilt he felt for not volunteering to go after his friends were “voluntold” to. He told me he was jealous of my decision to join the Army because of the shame he felt in himself. I would never have guessed that, coming from him. My dad is tough, and he isn’t the kind to talk about his feelings. But he did teach me to do the right thing, and I felt the right thing to do for myself was to serve my country. It’s a feeling that less than 0.5% of our population actually acts on.I’m a father now. I have two children, a boy and girl. My son is the eldest, and he’s adopted. We brought him home from the hospital one month after he was born. His mother was addicted to drugs throughout the pregnancy, and he almost died because of it. He spent his whole first month of life in the ICU. You’d never know looking at him today. My daughter is biological, and thankfully looks nothing like me. She’s tough, like Dad. She and my wife both almost died during labor. I’ve never been so scared in my life, not even when being shot at. And now my girl is taking her first steps. Both of my children had near-misses with “fate”, and neither one of them gave in.The original ending to FFXV was good. I was “sad”isfied. This book changed that. It made all things right in the end, and I hate that the production of the DLC was cancelled. The public deserved to play and experience the events that happened in this book, but at least we get to read about them. Yes, everyone really is happy in the end.I chose my fate, and I’m still choosing it to this day. That’s why I relate to Noctis. I am so proud of my children, and I’d do anything in my power to protect them. That’s why I relate to Regis. I’ve held a lot of professional titles, and I’ve been called many things. But by far, the best title I’ve ever held and the best thing I’ve ever been called is “Daddy”.TL;DR: Stop reading, buy it. Worth every penny. Those with minor annoyances such as typos and "loose ends" can get the Starscourge for all I care.

I was very disappointed with the ending of FFXV the game as it ended on such a sour note. The additional DLC released helped expand and flesh out the story but the rest of the DLC Season was cancelled. This is why I love this book so much. It had a much more enjoyable ending than the original game. It was a very enjoyable read and I love the extra focus on Ardyn, Aranea, and Lunafreya. I recommend this to anyone who wants to know the true planned ending for the entire FFXV game had they continued with the DLC.

The "Final Fantasy XV: The Dawn of the Future" hardback book offers fans of the game a deeper dive into the rich lore and world of Eos. It's beautifully presented, filled with stunning artwork, and provides an intriguing expansion to the narrative. For those who crave more insight into the characters and events of FFXV, this book is a treasure trove.However, there's a lingering sense of unfulfilled potential. The transition from a video game to a book may leave some fans wishing for a different outcome. It's clear that many players were eagerly anticipating the game's DLC episodes that were meant to provide closure to certain storylines. Instead, these stories have been condensed into this book.While the book is a commendable attempt to tie up loose ends, there's a longing for the immersive experience that only a fully developed video game can provide. It would have been ideal if the developers had managed to complete the DLC content as originally intended.In summary, "Final Fantasy XV: The Dawn of the Future" is a must-have for die-hard fans of the game, offering valuable insights into the story's future. However, it's a bittersweet experience, as it underscores the regret that the game itself couldn't deliver its full potential.

Até hoje eu lamento o cancelamento das DLCs de Final Fantasy XV, uma história com um enorme potencial. Bem, ao menos ainda temos o livro para sabermos o que acontece... Temos 4 capítulos, cada um focando em um personagem: Ardyn, Aranea, Lunafreya e Noctis.O capítulo focado na Luna é o ponto alto do livro, já que ela foi uma das personagens menos aproveitadas no jogo e que instigava maior curiosidade. Este livro não só preenche as lacunas deixadas pelas DLCs canceladas, mas também aprofunda a narrativa e o desenvolvimento dos personagens.O enredo alternativo proporciona uma visão mais completa do universo e dos conflitos, especialmente o papel de Bahamut e o destino de Eos.

El final que todos queriamos, la historia que hubiera continuado (en más DLC) si hubiera tenido más triunfo FF XVPara quienes amamos esta historia nos dieron el final que queríamos conocer, además contiene hermoso arte extra para disfrutar. Excelente para la colección

Une lecture passionnante et qui donne à voir ce qui aurait à la base être du DLC pour FF XV.

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Even if some of the later chapters of this book are most likely non-canon, I still found this book entertaining and gave me some closure to what happened to some of the cancelled DLCs they had planned for the game. The concept art and images were also a nice addition to the book.