Final Fantasy XV Holiday pack brings first DLC, New Game Plus and free update

The first Holiday DLC pack will be hitting Final Fantasy XV next week! The DLC pack will bring a number of new items and updates to the game.

There will be two versions, a free and premium version, each with their own individual content. All players can download a free update for the game which adds a New Game Plus feature allowing those who have completed the game’s main line story to start a new game with all previous gameplay data intact. Starting December 22nd, players will be able to get a new photo frame feature where players can choose from a variety of themed photo frames that can be applied to and accessorized with Prompto’s photographs.

The free version includes the following item, with the carnival passport able to be used when the event goes live in January

• Warrior's Fanfare: A scroll of sheet music containing a song of jubilation that provides additional AP for earning an A+ in Offense outside of training.
• Nixperience Band: – A device that stops experience points from being tallied, preventing the party from leveling up for an added challenge.
• Carnival Passport:– An adorably adorned ticket that whisks the bearer away to a fun-filled carnival for a limited time.
• Choco-Mog Tee (available late January):– An exclusive T-shirt featuring everyone’s favorite fluffy and feathery friends. Colorful, comfy and appropriate for any carnival-goer.

The premium version includes various other equipable items which offer some pretty helpful benefits. The Ring of Resistance will prevent magical friendly fire, while others help Noctis regenerate faster. All of the items are

• Ring of Resistance: A protective piece of jewelry that renders the entire party to be resistant to magical friendly fire.
• Tech Turbocharger: A device for Noctis that accelerates the tech bar replenishment rate, but freezes the Armiger bar.
• Armiger Accelerator: A device for Noctis that accelerates the Armiger bar replenishment rate, but freezes the tech bar.
• Blitzer's Fanfare: A scroll of sheet music containing a song of jubilation that provides additional AP for earning an A+ in Time outside of training.
• Tactician's Fanfare: A scroll of sheet music containing a song of jubilation that provides additional AP for earning an A+ in Finesse outside of training.
• Key of Prosperity: A lucky charm that increases the rate at which fallen foes leave behind items of value.
• Stamina Badge: A device that enables Noctis to sprint and hang without expending stamina.
• Carnival Passport: An adorably adorned ticket that whisks the bearer away to a fun-filled carnival for a limited time.
• Festive Ensemble (available late January): A fancy and fun outfit perfectly suited for enjoying the festivities. The darling design puts all who see it in high spirits.
• Holiday Pack + Exclusive Photo Frames (available late January): Additional themes the player can add to Prompto's photos when sharing over social media.

The Holiday Pack will be available December 22nd for both free and premium versions. The season pass is available for $24.99 and will grant access to all six DLC packs beginning with the Holiday Pack next week. The items will not be downloaded automatically, so you will need to do so manually on the 22nd in order to make use of them. The individual price for the pack has not been announced yet, but it will be available individually if you do not own the season pass.