Briefly shown in early 2019 as part of Apple's 'Meet the Creators', Fantasian remained in development throughout 2019 and 2020, before being unveiled in early March 2021, with trailers and screenshots, and reveals have been continuing via Twitter and gaming websites.
Note: It's coming to Apple Arcade, which is Apple's curated game service, across iPhone, iPad, Mac and AppleTV. As part of this, Apple doesn't allow gacha or IAPs for games on Arcade.
Graphics
Most noteable is that Fantasian's maps are being done using dioramas, which have been confirmed to number over 150, and have been scanned in using 3D photography, similar to those used to map cities with drones.
Music
Due to ongoing health issues, Fantasian is likely to be Nobuo Uematsu's last major project.
The soundtrack will feature a 60-piece orchestra, and is reported to have had his heart and soul poured into it, making Sakaguchi cry hearing it.
Gameplay
Fantasian is a turn-based jRPG with random battles, but with a couple of changes. Players can aim their shots for specific points to get bonuses, or to hit a specific line or row of enemies during battle, and random battles can be 'stored' in a Dimengeon, for players to battle later, before fighting up to 30 enemies at once.
Story
From the story trailer, and the Apple description.
'The tale begins in a realm governed by machines. Within this multi-dimensional universe, the balance of “Chaos and Order” becomes a key factor in the struggle for these realms and the machinations of the gods who wish to control them.
From there, the player’s journey begins as a man named Leo awakens with amnesia following a massive explosion. As players set out on a journey to reclaim Leo’s memories, they will unravel the mysteries of the bizarre mechanical infection slowly engulfing all that is known to mankind,'
Does it have an airship?
Yes it does.
Release and Exclusivity
Fantasian will be released in two parts, both 30 hours each. A release date hasn't been revealed yet, but we know it's with localisers, and Apple's Coming Soon section is usually kept to games 3-4 weeks away, so I'd assume mid-April for the first half.
Currently, it's exclusive to Apple Arcade, but there's already a push to have it bought onto other platforms and consoles. I'd assume it'll come out on other platforms as a full release.
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Note: It's coming to Apple Arcade, which is Apple's curated game service, across iPhone, iPad, Mac and AppleTV. As part of this, Apple doesn't allow gacha or IAPs for games on Arcade.
Graphics
Most noteable is that Fantasian's maps are being done using dioramas, which have been confirmed to number over 150, and have been scanned in using 3D photography, similar to those used to map cities with drones.
Music
Due to ongoing health issues, Fantasian is likely to be Nobuo Uematsu's last major project.
The soundtrack will feature a 60-piece orchestra, and is reported to have had his heart and soul poured into it, making Sakaguchi cry hearing it.
Fantasian is a turn-based jRPG with random battles, but with a couple of changes. Players can aim their shots for specific points to get bonuses, or to hit a specific line or row of enemies during battle, and random battles can be 'stored' in a Dimengeon, for players to battle later, before fighting up to 30 enemies at once.
Story
From the story trailer, and the Apple description.
'The tale begins in a realm governed by machines. Within this multi-dimensional universe, the balance of “Chaos and Order” becomes a key factor in the struggle for these realms and the machinations of the gods who wish to control them.
From there, the player’s journey begins as a man named Leo awakens with amnesia following a massive explosion. As players set out on a journey to reclaim Leo’s memories, they will unravel the mysteries of the bizarre mechanical infection slowly engulfing all that is known to mankind,'
Does it have an airship?
Yes it does.
Release and Exclusivity
Fantasian will be released in two parts, both 30 hours each. A release date hasn't been revealed yet, but we know it's with localisers, and Apple's Coming Soon section is usually kept to games 3-4 weeks away, so I'd assume mid-April for the first half.
Currently, it's exclusive to Apple Arcade, but there's already a push to have it bought onto other platforms and consoles. I'd assume it'll come out on other platforms as a full release.
Final Fantasy Creator Talks About His Latest RPG Fantasian and the Diorama Worlds In Which It Inhabits - IGN
With over 150 hand-built dioramas, each crafted by expert artisans and special-effects professionals, Fantasian looks like nothing else in the JRPG space.
『ファンタジアン』のストーリーとキャラクターたちの詳細が判明！ ウズラ号のコンセプトアートに模型メイキングも紹介 - ファミ通.com
ミストウォーカーが手掛けるApple Arcade向けの完全新作RPG、『FANTASIAN』（ファンタジアン）のストーリーやキャラクターたちを紹介！
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