Luna made many fond memories with Noct in their childhood, but their days of innocence ended abruptly when the empire overtook her home of Tenebrae. Through adversity, she became the youngest Oracle in history. Adored and respected the world over, she now travels in search of communion with the gods to aid Noctis on his journey.
Chancellor Ardyn, a whimsical man of power, was the one who expanded the manufacturing of Magitek Infantry, which Verstael developed, and is currently using them to build up the empire's might.
An attendant to Luna, Gentiana is a woman currently shrouded in intrigue. Her importance is not to be underestimated nor her developed skill and influences within the two kingdoms.
The awakenings and powers found within the technology of the Magiteck Infantry are thanks to this man, Verstael, a shrewd figure known more behind the scenes than by the populace. His talents are responsible for much of the strength - and destruction - that encircle the Niflheim Empire.
Iedolas is at the top of the leadership hierarchy in the Niflheim Empire, though he is in semi-retirement from frontline politics. He is said to be a ruthless supremacist with his politics dedicated to territorial expansion.
Heir apparent to the Lucian throne, Noctis's trials begin when he sets forth from the crown city in order to wed the Lady Lunafreya Nox Fleuret. In combat, he wields spectral weapons which he forges from thin air, a power possessed by those of his royal line.
Ignis was raised alongside Prince Noctis to be adviser to the heir apparent. An intensive education instilled in him the resourcefulness and composure required for the role, his tactical acumen proving invaluable over the course of the prince's journey.
The Amicitia family has long served as the shield protecting the kings of Lucis and their household, and Gladiolus is its eldest son. The bond he shares with Noctis transcends that of a bodyguard and his liege. With his prodigious strength, he stands ever ready to keep his companions from harm.
Fast friends with Noctis since they met as teenagers, Prompto is a young man of common birth who finds himself out of his depth when tragedy befalls Lucis. Nevertheless, he strives to carry more than his own weight, lightening his companions' burdens as well as their spirits.
Head of Royal Family Guards, and one of the three strongest fighters in Lucis. While he is harsh to Noctis and the others, he is a true man of honor who takes his vows to king and country very seriously.
Story
Noctis Lucis Caelum—the latest in a lineage of kings, and the heir apparent to the throne—hails from the kingdom of Lucis that holds the world's last crystal, beneficial to his country's military, political, and economic standing. Because of its increasingly apparent industrialization in contrast to neighboring nations and the ensuing political tensions, Lucis has isolated itself from the rest of the world behind a magic barrier maintained by the king.
At one time, all countries possessed a crystal, but many lost them due to wars waged between them. They thus pooled their resources into weapons and machines, developing into technological civilizations in contrast to Lucis' magic-centered society. A cold war has gone on between Lucis and the rest of the world about the use and possession of the last crystal, and saw the nations outside exacerbate tensions among one another. It led into conflicts and debates over having the power to match that of Lucis, leading to the rise of the empire of Niflheim that united the many warring nations under its banner. In the wake of the new reign, a recent peace treaty with Lucis was proposed to finally diffuse the situation.
Throughout the world, legendary and great beings known as Archaeans exist in various regions regarded as the protectors of their environment and the manifestation of the powers of the stars onto the planet. Through the powers of the royal family of Lucis, and presumably the crystal, kingdoms have gained their pact through their conduits of astral shards that allow them to manifest into the world. Their existence is said to be tied to the deities of the world and played a role in the creation of the planet, although the Archaeans themselves are mostly indifferent to the affairs of humans.
A global phenomenon known as the "Plague of the Stars" envelops the world into lengthened nights. Those known as Oracles have long protected the world from the plague, and their nation of Tenebrae bears a wider degree of political autonomy in the wake of Niflheim's dominance due to their vital historical and religious influence. The current Oracle, Lunafreya Nox Fleuret, is the youngest Oracle in history, and carries on the task of preventing the world from plunging into complete darkness with her powers.
I hate the UI, and battles look a little messy, the blonde guy looks interesting.
I wonder if you can control the other characters too.
Anyway smh at the lack of female characters
I recall them saying this would have similar play-style to the Kingdom Hearts series of games. This was years ago though ( I seriously can't believe this is taking over 6 years to make)
A female will have a role in this game going by the script during the early stages they will be against each other due to certain circumstances. So she might even be a boss or something and she seems to be a childhood friend going by that trailer.
I feel like the love story in the FF will be similar to Romeo and Juliet with a twist. A lot of things point to it; the names of Noctis' friends, the heated battle between two families, Noctis' longing for Stella.
I've been looking forward to this FF installment for a loooong time and the announcement yesterday was everything. I'll be sure to pick up a PS4 when it comes out.
Looks pretty cool. But will I know what the hell is going on or does it have an independent plot?
Well the plot is a war of two kingdoms and Noctis and Stella are caught in the middle.
Its over a crystal i think and Noctis and Stella may end up fighting each other.
Oh LORD punch a bit though. I can't wait to have both this and Kingdom Hearts III on the PS4. Ugh my poor soul cannot take this E3, I'm getting spoiled for **** and my wallet is gonna be starved to death after this all
You can can control other party members.
People seem to be complaining about it being an all male cast i don't mind this at all its a group of friends.