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Square Enix, Machine Zone Make Final Fantasy XV MMO Game App

Smartphone app developer Machine Zone and game developer Square Enix announced on Monday that they are partnering to produce a multiplayer online smartphone game set in the Final Fantasy XV world.

The game will feature some elements of the story, characters, and music from Final Fantasy XV, and will have a world where "millions" can play together in real-time. The announcement did not reveal a release date for the game.

Machine Zone has previously developed the Game of War - Fire Age and Mobile Strike smartphone games. A new game studio within Machine Zone will develop the Final Fantasy XV mobile game.

Final Fantasy XV is slated for release on November 29 after a delay. The game will have a Deluxe Edition, which will come with a steelbook case, a copy of the Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV film, and three DLC items, including: a Royal Raiment outfit, a Masamune weapon, and a Platinum Leviathan recoloring of the Regalia vehicle. The Deluxe Edition is available for pre-order for US$89.99.

The Collector's Edition will include all the items in the Deluxe Edition, but also adds a 192-page art book, an Play Arts Kai figure of Noctis, a soundtrack that includes music from the game as well as the Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV anime and the Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV film, a copy of the Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV anime, and four additional items, including: a Travel Pack, Camera Kit, Angler Set, and Gourmand Set. The Collector's Edition retails for US$269.99.

Square Enix is also offering a Digital Premium Edition of the game that includes the downloadable version of the game and the Season Pass for six upcoming DLC. The Digital Premium Edition retails for US$84.99.

[Via Siliconera]