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Everything you need to know about the newest 'Final Fantasy' game coming next week

Everything you need to know about the newest 'Final Fantasy' game coming next week

This is Noctis, the main character of "Final Fantasy XV." He's the prince of the kingdom of Lucis, which is at war with the kingdom of Nilfheim.

Everything you need to know about the newest 'Final Fantasy' game coming next week

Noctis is joined on his journey through a world at war by his buddies Prompto (far left), Gladiolus (center left) and Ignis (far right). These four ridiculously-named friends fight alongside one another on a bro road trip.

Noctis is joined on his journey through a world at war by his buddies Prompto (far left), Gladiolus (center left) and Ignis (far right). These four ridiculously-named friends fight alongside one another on a bro road trip.

No, really, it is a road trip. The world of "Final Fantasy XV" is a unique blend of fantasy magic and modern day cities and vehicles. It's open for the player to freely explore — and it seems huge.

No, really, it is a road trip. The world of "Final Fantasy XV" is a unique blend of fantasy magic and modern day cities and vehicles. It

The car can also transform and fly. Just putting that out there.

The car can also transform and fly. Just putting that out there.

If you thought you could avoid the inconvenience of running out of gas in a video game, you thought wrong.

If you thought you could avoid the inconvenience of running out of gas in a video game, you thought wrong.

"Final Fantasy" games typically have tons of combat, and this one is no different. However, instead of picking battle options from menus in turn-based encounters like older games in the series, Noctis and friends can freely move around and fight like an action game.

"Final Fantasy" games typically have tons of combat, and this one is no different. However, instead of picking battle options from menus in turn-based encounters like older games in the series, Noctis and friends can freely move around and fight like an action game.

The player can wield a variety of different weapons and cast spells like in previous "Final Fantasy" games. This time, though, you'll need to use your reflexes to dodge attacks and aim spells.

The player can wield a variety of different weapons and cast spells like in previous "Final Fantasy" games. This time, though, you

As usual, you'll have to fight plenty of huge, terrifying bosses.

As usual, you

When you want to wind down with your bros, you can stop at roadside diners and play some pinball.

When you want to wind down with your bros, you can stop at roadside diners and play some pinball.

Don't forget to pick up some snacks for the road.

Don

If you couldn't tell, this is a pretty amazing game, looks-wise.

If you couldn

This game was actually announced with a different title ("Final Fantasy Versus XIII") before the 12th, 13th and 14th "Final Fantasy" games even came out in the U.S.! It went dark for several years before resurfacing as "Final Fantasy XV" a few years ago. It's been a long road.

This game was actually announced with a different title ("Final Fantasy Versus XIII") before the 12th, 13th and 14th "Final Fantasy" games even came out in the U.S.! It went dark for several years before resurfacing as "Final Fantasy XV" a few years ago. It

Needless to say, fans have been waiting for this game for a long time. Thankfully, the series staple of riding giant birds called Chocobos is in the new game.

Needless to say, fans have been waiting for this game for a long time. Thankfully, the series staple of riding giant birds called Chocobos is in the new game.

"Final Fantasy XV" will hopefully provide the same kind of memorable storytelling and classic combat sequences as previous games in the series when it launches on November 29.

"Final Fantasy XV" will hopefully provide the same kind of memorable storytelling and classic combat sequences as previous games in the series when it launches on November 29.

To see "Final Fantasy XV" in action, check out an extensive trailer below:

To see "Final Fantasy XV" in action, check out an extensive trailer below:

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