Dataminers discovered a cut scene from Chapter 14 of Final Fantasy XV

On December 23, 2024, news emerged of a cut scene from Final Fantasy XV. Dataminers found hidden files that shed light on an alternative version of Chapter 14 events that didn't make it into the final release.

In the official version of the game, Noctis speaks with Bahamut and then spends 10 years imprisoned in the Crystal to grow strong enough to fulfill his destiny. But the original script suggested a different approach.

Blogger Luthus Nox Fleuret discovered a scene where Noctis is physically imprisoned in the Angelgard jail instead of being absorbed by the Crystal. This version emphasizes the protagonist’s struggle with his own emotions and the acceptance of his fate.

An interesting detail: instead of absorbing the Crystal’s light, Noctis absorbed moonlight over the course of 10 years. This raises questions about the fate of the Crystal and other events in the original scenario that remain unanswered for now.

This plot variant dates back to an early stage of development and differs from the final version, as well as the Comrades expansion and Dawn of the Future. The developers haven’t commented on the discovery, but a video of the restored scene is available online.

These materials provide insight into what the story of Final Fantasy XV could have been, serving as a reminder of how often game projects undergo massive changes during development.

Video: https://youtu.be/Ha97XW-Zu00

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