Final Fantasy XV continues to grow in strange ways with mobile and VR spinoffs

Final Fantasy XV is a game, but it’s also the center of a steadily growing universe. Even before the long-awaited RPG made its debut last November, it was preceded by a feature-length CG movie and a five-part anime series. Since launch, we’ve seen a number of updates, multiple story expansions, and a handful spinoffs. Like most blockbuster games nowadays, FFXV is a title that lives well beyond its initial release date.

As we approach FFXV’s anniversary next month, it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down — though it is moving in some curious directions. One, Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition, completely reimagines the game as a cute, streamlined game on mobile. Another, Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV, takes the surprisingly fun fishing mini-game from the main game and turns it into a bizarrely satisfying virtual reality experience. Read More