When you play Final Fantasy XV

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Better ingredients mean better meals – something hearty like a stew or chicken – and if you haven’t collected anything, you’ll just get a plate of toast. Either way, your crew will bond around a fire and take some time to rest after a tough day of battle.Swipe through the gallery below to see nine of the meals you’ll be able to enjoy in Final Fantasy XV:“Mealtime is an essential part of bringing the ‘friends on the road’ concept to life,” Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata told IGN. “As you tour the world, you’ll sample exotic local dishes together, and meals also play a significant role in gameplay: a day’s boosts are determined by what the party ate the night before. Boosts include resistance to poison, enhance stamina, attack buffs, and more, so players can prepare for the day ahead by planning their meals accordingly. As Ignis improves at cooking, he’ll add more dishes to his repertoire, offering a variety of boosts.”Final Fantasy XV and all of its delicious meals will be released worldwide on September 30 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. For a much better idea of what to expect from the game, check out part 2 of our behind-the-scenes documentary below, focusing on the game’s story. If you missed it, you can also check out part one, The Long Road to Final Fantasy XV

Andrew is IGN’s executive editor of news and the meals he makes at home don’t look half as good as this. You can find him rambling about Persona and cute animals on Twitter