When Did Final Fantasy 15 Come Out

So, you're curious about when Final Fantasy XV finally graced our consoles and PCs? Buckle up, because the story is a bit of a rollercoaster!

The Long and Winding Road

The big day, the moment Noctis and crew hit the road, was November 29, 2016. Mark it in your calendars! But hold on, it wasn't always supposed to be that way.

Originally, it wasn't even called *Final Fantasy XV*! Can you imagine? It started life as Final Fantasy Versus XIII, way back in 2006.

Think about it: 2006! Flip phones were still cool, and nobody had even heard of TikTok.

A Decade of Waiting

For almost a decade, fans were teased with glimpses of this stylish, darker take on the Final Fantasy universe. There were trailers, rumors, and plenty of speculation.

Imagine the online forums! The hype was absolutely real, and many fans began to wonder whether it would ever actually come out.

Then, in 2013, BOOM! Square Enix announced that Versus XIII was being reborn as the mainline Final Fantasy XV.

The Great Delay (and a Pizza Analogy)

We finally had a name and a release date: September 30, 2016. The excitement was palpable! But as any good RPG fan knows, release dates are just a suggestion, right?

Yep, it got delayed. This is often met with groans, but the folks at Square Enix wanted to polish the game even further. They wanted it to be perfect.

Think of it like ordering a pizza. You *really* want that pizza. But you'd rather wait an extra 15 minutes for a perfectly cooked, cheesy masterpiece than get a rushed, half-baked disappointment. That's kinda what happened with FFXV.

The Memorable Launch

So, the new, final, absolutely-no-going-back date was November 29, 2016. And this time, they meant it! The world rejoiced, and gamers finally got to embark on Noctis’s epic road trip.

The launch itself was a spectacle. There were midnight release events, streams, and the collective sigh of relief from fans around the globe. It was like a party ten years in the making.

More Than Just a Release Date

But the release date is just a date, really. What's remarkable about Final Fantasy XV is the journey, both in the game and to the game.

It’s a testament to the developers’ dedication, the fans’ unwavering support, and the enduring power of a great story. It showed the potential for games to evolve over many years.

So, next time you fire up FFXV, remember the long and winding road it took to get there. Think of the forum debates, the canceled conventions, and the sheer anticipation that built up over a decade. November 29, 2016, was more than just a release date; it was the culmination of a dream.