YAY News! FFXIII 80% completed, focussing on perfection, no DLC

[mercy0001]

A website translated this from Degenki. It's already 80% complete and will look a lot better!
http://uffsite.net/news/190/final-fantasy-xiii-to-have-no-dlc.html

The magazine revealed that developers have now completed the Story and Scenario, and Graphics are around 80% complete. Currently, the team is focused on refining and perfecting the game's battle system in time for release.

They also revealed that all the screenshots and videos released so far are from older builds of the game, and the game has moved forward quite a way from what has been shown so far.

Most importantly of all, the developers were asked about potential Downloadable Content for the title. They said at the time that there are currently no plans for any Downloadable Add-Ons for FF13, which will please many fans, especially after other JRPGs have offered level-ups and powerful items for purchase via DLC.

FF13 is still on target for a late 2009 release in Japan

[DarkWan]

Thank you my friend, What is confusing at the moment is the Demo.......



I mean is the demo from older builds as well?



We've already seen clips, screens and scans of what will be shown in the demo and all those stuff were from older builds as you can see!!!

can you clarify this matter?

[des]

Isnt that old info? I think I read that a few 1-2 days ago already o.o

Well maybe I just read in another forum but not here.

[mercy0001]

the article on the site is dated from yesterday. As for the demo SE said that it needed to be finished December last year, due to printing times of blu-rays. So in FFXIII years it won't be that old, while the last trailer might be something from 2007. We'll see.

[des]

Imho thats just "talking", I have no doubts that they might have worked on the engine, however I doubt most people here would even notice them. So I just expect marginal improvements which you will only notice if you take a closer look. (Dispite the fact that we barely have any footage at all ...)

[chaosblade77]

So basically they are down to the polish and QA stage from the sounds of it. If that's the case a development related delay seems very unlikely unless they find a huge game killing bug or something. I'm sure the development team will be glad when this is done, they are probably about sick of the project by now.

And no DLC? I'm sure Microsoft has already pushed for exclusive DLC by now. I'd rather not have DLC anyway. Patches? Maybe, as long as they don't blow over the QA with the "release it now, patch it later" mentality.

[Espada_Assassin]

There's no way in hell Square would give DLC to MS If they did decide to make some further down the line.

Shunning the 1-2million ppl in Japan who would own this game and losing the money since they wouldn't be able to sell it to them.

If this game wasn't exclusive in Japan then maybe but since It is then no, just won't happen.

[kingmickey]

hey does anybody know if the us or anywhere else will get a ff13 demo

[Moklin]

hey does anybody know if the us or anywhere else will get a ff13 demo

There is hope, but probably we arent going to see an english demo untill the end of this year.


According to my calculation:

13% completed- June 2006
June 2006........March 2009= 32 months
80-13=67%

67/32=20/X
X=9,5

So, if ff13 development is alwasys at the same speed japan will get the game in December 2009. Beleive if you want.

[mercy0001]

Indeed. A late japanese release. Do you think that the english localization has already begun? Or does the localization of a game starts when the jpn version is completely finished???
80% ... It still amazes me but a few months ago se said in an interview that they are seeing some completion but there is still a lot of work to do....

[Lightning188]

woot 80% complete,thats very good news^^ looking forward to seeing the inproved graphics.

[Moklin]

Indeed. A late japanese release. Do you think that the english localization has already begun? Or does the localization of a game starts when the jpn version is completely finished???
80% ... It still amazes me but a few months ago se said in an interview that they are seeing some completion but there is still a lot of work to do....

Im almost sure that its confirmed that after they finished the japanese version SE will localizate the game and convert it to xbox360. I say europe and america will get the game 8 months after japanese release.

[Shock]

I'm glad to hear that all of the stuff we've seen so far were from early builds, I really want to see their current builds. I have high hopes for E3 this year.

[chaosblade77]

Indeed. A late japanese release. Do you think that the english localization has already begun? Or does the localization of a game starts when the jpn version is completely finished???
80% ... It still amazes me but a few months ago se said in an interview that they are seeing some completion but there is still a lot of work to do....

If the story and scenario are complete, there is no reason to not start localization. Everything necessary for localization is already complete and there's not really any benefit in waiting.

Of course, that doesn't mean they have started localization. They might choose to wait until development is entirely complete, but again, there's not really any benefit in that.

[mercy0001]

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[Kurai Warrior]

Wow where did those pics come from?

[Shock]

Is it just me or does the graphics look better. When was this picture taken? If anyone knows.

[Darkangel-XI]

The Graphics do look a lot nicer on that big pic of Lightning.

lolwtf is that a Burger King crown on the guy's desk?

Also, does the 360 controller mean they've already started working on the port? or are they just working on porting the engine?

or...Are they making sure all the PS3 content will run on the xbox, thus...DOWNGRADING IT!1!

[Shiranui Reborn]

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By mercy0001 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/mercy0001) at 2009-03-28

ZOMG
i need a new pair of boxers now thanks :wtf:
lightning looks like a brunette

additional comments:
idk how old these are but i haven't seen them, they must be newish and graphics that are from recent times should be better than those of the past es obvio no?

if we got the demo when they get the game, thatd just be fucking mentally challenged :wtf:

[summerskin]

Dam that new shot of lightning looks amazing , and lol @ the guy with the burger king crown on his desk what a kickass job he has

[Sadistic]

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8067/2129799467a03b8cec3d.jpg

That's a recent pic? Wow, it looks incredible. Really showing off the power of the PS3 (And 360...). The hair is the most realistic I've seen in a game.
Though, what's on those small screens? Are they from FFXIII?

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By mercy0001 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/mercy0001) at 2009-03-28

Final Fantasy XIII, cardboard crown and a french toast mousepad. That's one hell of a good job. xD

[Shiranui Reborn]

That's a recent pic? Wow, it looks incredible. Really showing off the power of the PS3 (And 360...). The hair is the most realistic I've seen in a game.
Though, what's on those small screens? Are they from FFXIII?



Final Fantasy XIII, cardboard crown and a french toast mousepad. That's one hell of a good job. xD

sofa king true
pretty much what i wanna do in life
either that or graphic design or something would be awesome

anywho, does anybody know where these pics are from?

[Saki Liu]

Those smaller pics beside lightning look new to me. They're kinda reminding me of Ashe's wedding... well, the parade atleast... because of all the people... if those are people... im thinking soldiers... I'll shut up now.

[Shiranui Reborn]

Those smaller pics beside lightning look new to me. They're kinda reminding me of Ashe's wedding... well, the parade atleast... because of all the people... if those are people... im thinking soldiers... I'll shut up now.

lolz no worries bro i agree with you
i think the one on the left is another one of those "bridge" battle scenes

[LOL]

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By mercy0001 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/mercy0001) at 2009-03-28

That shot of Lightning looks really better than the ones we've seen so far. It is great to hear they are 80 percent finished.


Love the burger king crown on his desk too.:awesome:

[kakalakingma]

OMG!!! FANTASIC Final Fantasy XIII news. Thanks a bunch and some more!

[Zeta_Stryker]

Imho thats just "talking", I have no doubts that they might have worked on the engine, however I doubt most people here would even notice them. So I just expect marginal improvements which you will only notice if you take a closer look. (Dispite the fact that we barely have any footage at all ...)

Orokamono!

Don't be stupid, the developers said it themselves didn't they? And that's just not some simple "Talk". It's only these developers that have made these games that they can say such stuff mind you. Like as they work on the game, they can say what they want. Sorry dude, but the only "talking" that's happening here is you. But for them, they can say with confidence that the game is nearing completion with 80%.

Because they've been working with this game for who knows how many months, or years.

[mercy0001]

Wow where did those pics come from?

OMG The first pic is from Tokio game show 2007!! 2 years ago. There they showed off the trailer which we saw at E3 2008 in HD, and It was leaked by someone 2 years ago!
Second pic is Kitase.

Again I hate Lightning's hair in cutscene's and gameplay, but I love it in CGI
It was 2 Am and I had nothing to do so then I take a look in my picture gallery. I've literally saved every scan, user photograph and picture from FFXIII since August 2007.

[Thunder]

Arent those pictures fecking old? °.°

http://i40.tinypic.com/izbwrb.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2dbp1jm.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/1zegrhz.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/29olb7p.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/40wpg.jpg

[mercy0001]

Indeed, but mine was never posted

[Shock]

OMG The first pic is from Tokio game show 2007!! 2 years ago. There they showed off the trailer which we saw at E3 2008 in HD, and It was leaked by someone 2 years ago!
Second pic is Kitase.

Again I hate Lightning's hair in cutscene's and gameplay, but I love it in CGI
It was 2 Am and I had nothing to do so then I take a look in my picture gallery. I've literally saved every scan, user photograph and picture from FFXIII since August 2007.

Oh, lol. But it really does look better in that picture.*fail* So much for thinking that it was on a new build. xD.

[des]

Geez, this is how you do marketing ;). Saying graphics have been increased a lot and then you'll get the awesome "placebo-effect", I doubt there will many differences between the demo and the final build (as I already said, most likely just in the details).

[Espada_Assassin]

Before anyone gets worried, most developers use 360 controllers when designing games on a PC (western Included)

I've even seen screenshots of PS3 exclusive games being made and you can see a 360 controller hooked in.

Also that Pic of Lightning the colours seem so strange, darker, browner hair and blue gloves? Wonder if thats and older or newer build.

[des]

Also that Pic of Lightning the colours seem so strange, darker, browner hair and blue gloves? Wonder if thats and older or newer build.

Read above, like 2 years old ^^

[Shock]

Before anyone gets worried, most developers use 360 controllers when designing games on a PC (western Included)

I've even seen screenshots of PS3 exclusive games being made and you can see a 360 controller hooked in.

Also that Pic of Lightning the colours seem so strange, darker, browner hair and blue gloves? Wonder if thats and older or newer build.

It's probably just the lighting or the camera itself. Cameras tend to always do that when trying to capture something on screen...Which leads me to another conclusion on how stupid I am for thinking on how good it was before. xD. Still it is good.

[Shiranui Reborn]

Arent those pictures fecking old? °.°

http://i40.tinypic.com/izbwrb.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2dbp1jm.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/1zegrhz.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/29olb7p.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/40wpg.jpg

idk how old these are but if anyones ever watched in the special features section of some DIGITALLY ANIMATED movies and watched the bloopers or messups. this is what they look like they aren't fully touched up or rendered or whatever the terminology is

[Shiranui Reborn]

Arent those pictures fecking old? °.°

http://i40.tinypic.com/izbwrb.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2dbp1jm.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/1zegrhz.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/29olb7p.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/40wpg.jpg

idk how old these are but if anyones ever watched in the special features section of some DIGITALLY ANIMATED movies and watched the bloopers or messups. this is what they look like they aren't fully touched up or rendered or whatever the terminology is

[Final Ultima]

Im almost sure that its confirmed that after they finished the japanese version SE will localizate the game and convert it to xbox360. I say europe and america will get the game 8 months after japanese release.
SE needs to learn how to freaking multitask!!!

[Zeta_Stryker]

lol Indeed. Which would no doubt around April next year. But, it's good to hear that FFXIII's moving along really well.

[Zen]

Well now. It seems their progressing quite well on this game. The graphics look amazing. I just hope the graphics are as good as the plot line in it. ;x

[mercy0001]

There is hope, but probably we arent going to see an english demo untill the end of this year.


According to my calculation:

13% completed- June 2006
June 2006........March 2009= 32 months
80-13=67%

67/32=20/X
X=9,5

So, if ff13 development is alwasys at the same speed japan will get the game in December 2009. Beleive if you want.

But you need to consider that the beginning stage of the development went very slowely because they need to create lots of artwork, story, game system,engine,...
Today the development is going smoothly and more faster so I guess it will be finished by the end of August/September But then the game need to be promoted, they need to make a manual and boxart and the game need to be printed on Blu Ray,
Ultimately you're right, December release.

Last year SE stated that they want to localize faster for EU and NA, and considering the NA site already shows Dissidia, Valkyrie Profile Covenant and Echoes of time, Their localization/promotion seems a little faster.

[Labtec]

i would say the game is "ready" in July/August, released in japan sometime in November/December 2009... NA and Eu gets a demo in February 2010 and the game could be released in NA and EU sometime in April/May (if we are really lucky).

And to Moklins calculations... why 80-13??

[Zezlar]

At least I get to see some demo footage in a few weeks, that's all I really care about for right now. I need some time so save some money up for more games anyways. Last 2 months I have been extremely broke due to all the new games coming out >.<

[Shiranui Reborn]

There is hope, but probably we arent going to see an english demo untill the end of this year.


According to my calculation:

13% completed- June 2006
June 2006........March 2009= 32 months
80-13=67%

67/32=20/X
X=9,5

So, if ff13 development is alwasys at the same speed japan will get the game in December 2009. Beleive if you want.

i would say the game is "ready" in July/August, released in japan sometime in November/December 2009... NA and Eu gets a demo in February 2010 and the game could be released in NA and EU sometime in April/May (if we are really lucky).

And to Moklins calculations... why 80-13??

they said they were done 13% in June of 2006
and they said 80% just now March of 2009 which is a span of 32 months
in 32 months they got 80-13% finished which is 67%

so if it took them 32 months to get 67% done
we can calculate how long it will take them to get the last 20% done
67% for 32 months = 20% for x months

cross multiplication....
32*20 = 67x
640/67 = x
640/67 = 9.5.....

in about 9 and a half months according to this is when the game should be finished for japan

but take in mind that this doesn't take ANY real world factors in at all, such as set backs or breakthroughs blah blah blah

but i agree that it will be done for christmas probably for them

[Sadistic]

Moklin and Shiranui seem about right, I'm guessing it'll release in mid December for Japan. For other territories, though, probably four to five months later.


Well, I'm fine to wait. xD
I wonder if Versus'll be developed enough for Square-Enix to show gameplay soon.

[mercy0001]

Yeah. It's mysteriously quiet the last month on versus and agito. Hopefully we see something new before the demo. As for XIII, I think the official web site will update next week with a "System" or "Demo preview" page.
Remember it was the same a week after the release of famitsu with Sazh and Team Nora.

[byoushinn]

SE needs to learn how to freaking multitask!!!

they make like 30 games at a time, they're just crap at localizing fast

[Shiranui Reborn]

Yeah. It's mysteriously quiet the last month on versus and agito. Hopefully we see something new before the demo. As for XIII, I think the official web site will update next week with a "System" or "Demo preview" page.
Remember it was the same a week after the release of famitsu with Sazh and Team Nora.

it's been annoyingly quiet :wtf:

they make like 30 games at a time, they're just crap at localizing fast

They may make 30 games at a time but they take like 5 years to develop/release a game :wtf:

[chaosblade77]

Moklin and Shiranui seem about right, I'm guessing it'll release in mid December for Japan. For other territories, though, probably four to five months later.


Well, I'm fine to wait. xD
I wonder if Versus'll be developed enough for Square-Enix to show gameplay soon.
I'd be surprised if it's not far enough along to show gameplay, they just don't have any reason to show Versus gameplay yet.

In fact, I suspect this whole year might be relatively quiet in terms of information about Versus and Agito in order to focus on XIII advertisement/hype. After the Japanese release of XIII, information about the either Versus or Agito (whichever will release first) will start to drip out like XIII information has, gameplay footage included. That's what makes sense from an advertisement standpoint at least. We might see footage this year, but it would be risky since they would essentially be competing with themselves.