Final Fantasy XV Book About Game AI Appears in Japan

Born Digital Inc. announced the release of the digital version of the “Artificial Intelligence in Final Fantasy XV – The Future Seen Through Game AI” book. The book is now available as a Kindle e-book at Amazon and other various digital retailers. [Thanks, DenFamiNico Gamer!]

The digital edition of the book costs 3,520 yen (or about $22.35). The physical version originally released in 2019. The book goes into detail about the technology used to develop the AI for companion characters, NPCs, and monsters in Final Fantasy XV, as well as an invisible meta-AI system that works in a similar way to a “game master.” In addition, the book includes talks with various FFXV programmers, designers, and members of the development team that offer their perspective into the future of video game artificial intelligence.

Back in May 2022, Square Enix revealed that Final Fantasy XV had surpassed over 10 million units sold worldwide, including sales of the base console game, the PC version, and the Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition.

The “Artificial Intelligence in Final Fantasy XV – The Future Seen Through Game AI” digital book is now available and it costs 3,520 yen (~$22.35). Final Fantasy XV is readily available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.