Final Fantasy XV "Crown Update" patch notes released

Square Enix has revealed the full list of changes set to go live with Final Fantasy XV‘s “Crown Update” – the game’s hefty day one patch. A new post on the official site has all the details:

Battle

  • Added actions inspired by the “Omen” trailer produced by Digic Pictures to the game:
    – “Shift (Warp) Drop Kick” (When daggers are equipped).
    – “Backward Shift (Warp) Magic” (Elemental Magic Activation within a short distance).
  • Below are examples of Wait Mode-exclusive abilities added to Ability Call to improve the Wait Mode experience:
    – Libra Speed Increase
    By using Libra you can obtain information more quickly.
    – Wait Gauge Recovery
    The Wait Gauge will recover upon defeating an enemy.
    – Surprise Attack Shift Break
    When Shift Breaking to an enemy that isn’t targeting you it’s easy to destroy the targeted part.
    – Final Blow Shift Break
    When Shift Breaking to an enemy with less than half HP, the damage multiplier will increase.
  • Additional battle screen effects added to make it easier for players to understand their HP status:
    – When HP is less than 25%, the whole screen will be covered by a light red filter.
    – When in a pinch, the whole screen will be covered by a dark red filter.
    – The Enemy Whistle will be available to use after downloading the patch. You can call monsters but they won’t always appear.
    – Movement taken at the time of a MP Burst is cancelled. Trying to shift in MP Burst will cause movements to fail.

Field

  • You can now shift forward in the field outside of battle.
  • Music Player item has been added so that you can listen to your favorite songs while walking.

Menu

  • A gallery has been added to the main menu where you can see the dishes acquired by Ignis and the fish caught by Noctis.

Regalia

  • Opening the menu during auto-drive will not halt driving.
  • Regalia Shop added that lets you shop while riding in the Regalia.

Event

  • Event scenes from Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV and the “Omen” trailer were added as they exceeded the disc space capacity.

Additional Improvements

  • Various bug fixes.
  • Adjustments to gameplay comfort:
    – Camera adjusted in narrow areas.
    – Menu use improved.
    – Addition of other functions to enhance convenience.
  • Adjustments to improve the main scenario experience:
    – Changes to towns were made to fit the scenario.
    – Changes to the open world were made to fit the scenario.
  • Side-quests have been balanced, dish types added, added fish types and fishing locations.
  • Leviathan boss encounter and battle experience further improved.

Final Fantasy XV is due out on November 29 worldwide for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.


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