



[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Gamasutra and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource GamesPress.]

LONDON (1 st March 2017) – Square Enix Ltd., today announced that A KING’S TALE™: FINAL FANTASY® XV, previously only available as a pre-order promotion will be free to all from today. Available to download via Xbox Games Store and the PlayStation® Store, A KING’S TALE: FINAL FANTASY XV takes place a fictitious 30 years before FINAL FANTASY XV, featuring retro-style graphics and a fast-paced combat system. The action centres around King Regis and his faithful companions (Weskham, Cid and Clarus) defending the royal capital from raiding monsters. To view the A KING’S TALE: FINAL FANTASY XV trailer, visit: https://youtu.be/7KULE_Rcxxo A KING’S TALE: FINAL FANTASY XV Key Features: Deep Combat System – Combos, counters, and Regis' signature "Warp Strike" combine for lightning fast real-time combat that rewards fast reflexes and smart tactics.

– Combos, counters, and Regis' signature "Warp Strike" combine for lightning fast real-time combat that rewards fast reflexes and smart tactics. Companions - Three distinct companions offer unique and new ways to attack as well as tailored super moves that deal massive damage.

- Three distinct companions offer unique and new ways to attack as well as tailored super moves that deal massive damage. Magic - Ignite the battlefield, freeze your enemies, or electrify your foes with Fire, Ice, and Lightning magic.

- Ignite the battlefield, freeze your enemies, or electrify your foes with Fire, Ice, and Lightning magic. Summons - Call upon epic Astral entities to decimate your foes in jaw-dropping ways. A KING’S TALE: FINAL FANTASY XV is available to download for free now on the Xbox Games Store and PlayStation Store. For more information visit: http://www.finalfantasyxv.com/en/kingstale/ FINAL FANTASY XV is available now worldwide for the Xbox One and PlayStation®4 system. For more information on FINAL FANTASY XV, visit: http://www.finalfantasyxv.com/ . Related Links: FINAL FANTASY XV YouTube: https://YouTube.com/FinalFantasyXV FINAL FANTASY XV Twitter®: @FFXVEN FINAL FANTASY XV Instagram: @FFXV FINAL FANTASY XV Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/ffxv/ About Square Enix Ltd. Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics®, and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 130 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 70 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 58 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://eu.square-enix.com/en FINAL FANTASY XV © 2016, 2017 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. MAIN CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA FINAL FANTASY XV, FINAL FANTASY, the FINAL FANTASY logo, A KING’S TALE, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS MONTREAL, IO INTERACTIVE, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. “PlayStation,” “PlayStation Portable” and “PS4” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment. Xbox One is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.