Final Fantasy XV’s Patch 1.23 Adds New Features and Comrades Content

Prior to the release of the Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition, released the details for patch 1.23. 

The patch will introduce character dossiers which players will be able to access through the Archives, new quests being implemented into chapter 10, and a new base in the form of the Norduscaen Garrison. Meanwhile, comrades will also see several new updates including new quests, new royal sigils, and the arrival of Chocobo breading. You can read the full patch notes below and see a video of the new features above thanks to Novacrystallis.  

Final Fantasy XV is available now on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as both standard and Royal Edition with Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition out now on PC as well. Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition is available on iOS and Android as well.

Patch Notes

• Inclusion of character dossiers (accessible from the Archives)
• Announcement of winning snapshots from fourth photo contest (viewable at Mother of Pearl at Galdin Quay)
• Implementation of new quests in Chapter 10
• Addition of new Comrades quests
• Addition of new Comrades quests (exclusive to COMRADES)
• Implementation of new Royal Sigils (exclusive to COMRADES)
• Introduction of chocobo breeding feature (exclusive to COMRADES)
• Addition of new trophies (exclusive to COMRADES)
• Various bug fixes

Comrades in Arms Quest

• Play as Noctis, Gladiolus, Prompto and Ignis in this special quest.
• The quest is a culmination of the three main types of quests “Hunt”, “Defense” and “Escort”.
• When you speak to Monica, you can chose the option of “ten years later” for character appearance.
• Pick which of the four characters you wish to play. The matching system will ensure that no two same character will be matched into your quest. In the event that it can’t find a math, you’ll be paired up with AI companions.
• Your equipment is pre-selected for you and cannot be changed.
• You’ll get a first time clear reward for special avatar items which include “ancestor’s face”, “hairstyle” and “eyebrows” for the character you cleared on.
• You wont be receiving EXP for your character, but you will obtain loot from enemies that will carry over.

Chocobo Training

• You can raise a wild Chocobo, open up new power supply routes, or make them fight in the Chocobo Monster Arena
• After the events at Galdin Quay, you will be able to catch and raise a wild Chocobo
• In order to start catching the Chocobos, you need to begin the quest with the Chocobo Mark on the quest screen
• You can raise up to 10 Chocobos
• You can’t ride your Chocobo out on the field

New Royal Sigils

• The Mystic – Attack magic turns into “Black Hole”
• The Fierce – Various attacks change to Fighting. Build gauge and deal a deadly attack
• The Wise – Attack magic changes to “Jump”, recovery magic turns into “Dragon Sword”
• The Conqueror – Attack magic changes to “Element Change”
• The Clever – Attack magic changes to “Special Arms”
• The Father – Attack magic changes to Revitalize

New Base: Cape Caem

New Base: Norduscaen Garrison

Miscellaneous Updates

• Level cap raised from 50 to 99
• Weapon level cap increased from 99 to 120. To exceed 99, you need to use the special material “Meteorite” when remodeling.
• Acquiring a “circuit diagram” you’ll be able to dismantle a modified weapon.
• New chefs added: Libertus, Gentiana, Cor, Aranea and Iris.
• You can purchase Meteor shards with gil.
• New weapons, abilities and materials for remodeling added.
• New avatar options for story character ancestor faces, hair styles and costumes were added.