I fear there will not be an English dub (though I pray I’m wrong) because I just NEED Darin De Paul to voice Ardyn for this prologue animation. That aside, damn, I can already tell I’m going to feel empathy for Ardyn even more. Hell, might even get me emotional. Seriously can’t express the excitement leading up to his dlc any longer, I can’t wait! 😁
I feel your pain! His story has already broken my heart during FFXV and now with this, I'm just going to empathize more with him. He's truly one of the most well written antagonists I've seen in a long time in a video game and I cannot wait for this anime/dlc to break my heart!
They're making such a loveable villain that I can't help myself for so horrible for him. Hell, at this point, is he even a villain anymore after was so wronged? I want an English dub soooo bad for Darin as well!
I swear.... Ardyn has story potential for a whole freaking game! What a great antagonist. I only recently played FFXV and its' DLC (Windows Edition) and I must admit it took me a while to realize what a multifaceted, truly fascinating character he is. Now I'm very hyped for his DLC, more so than any other.
If these had released before the game actually released the story would have been so much better. The game really needed this kind of in depth Ardyn's backstory. Better late than never I guess
It was his mother and fathers last name, he was gifted with Lucis Caelum that would be his new line. That's why he took back the name Izunia, because he resents the Caelum's
Dude, when people datamined the game, they found Ardyn stating that the Crystal was originally blue, and when he touched it, it corrupted it into the color we see in the game. That's awesome.
Move the fuck on. Get over it. They don't exist. Probably would've been shit anyway, we don't know. The director of episode Ardyn is single-handedly saving the entire ffxv universe so be grateful.
Ok, I'm anticipating, both the prologue and the final DLC of my fav FF. Nonetheless, I'm still hoping to see Episode Noctis and the happy ending Noctis deserves. I know all the others DLCs are cancelled but seriously, that concept art with all of them alive and happy, it's really touching, we want it to happen :')
@@Ari-M Let us explain AGAIN, they said on the live, that the GAME dlc is cancelled, but the episodes will be RETOUCHED as OTHER WAYS, so it can be movies, anime, or even comics, we dont know.
@@nikketasnowden Episode Noctis, Episode Luna and Episode Aranea, and episode ardyn, but ardyn was already almost done/in progress, so the ardyn gonna be released.
I have a funny feeling Ardyn was the only good guy this whole time. The entire Insomnia is in darkness, forever asleep in their corruption. The original story XIII Versus was meant to be of a twisted dark Prince, but we have followed him along with his friends and seen them as the protagonists... but have they really been the antagonists all this time? That look on Somnus' face might betray his true motives. ...What other explanation is there for a kingdom who's entire nation is filled with names that resemble darkness? Luna represented that light in the darkness while Noctis is the son of darkness. Perhaps we gamers have been in 'Insomnia' all this time as well.
Even if they turned out to be the villains (Which they're not), they would still be the protagonists. Protagonist and villain are not mutually exclusive, just as antagonist and hero are not. Take death note, for example. Light is the villain of the story, but he's also the protagonist. o 3 o
While 15 isn’t my favorite FF, Ardyn is my favorite villain in the series. I’ve been so excited for this episode to be released and I can’t wait to hear Darin de Paul as Ardyn again
Goddamn Japan is just too good at creating such deep beautiful stories! FFXV is easily a God tier anime in its own way! And damn you Ardyn, I am still not able to hate you even after seeing you kill Luna!!! 😢 Hoping for an alternate ending soon...
@@JustJordynNZ I absolutely love the fact that so many people recognized Darin's VA ability. After I finished the game, I immediate searched up the actors behind the characters. it was a very pleasant surprise to find out that Reinhardt's VA (my favorite line from OW is "Precision German engineering" voiced my favorite character from XV.
This story is if Scar stole the throne from Mufasa and had descendant - Scar: Somnus 2.0 - Scar's descendant that will kill Mufasa: Noctis 2.0 - Mufasa: Ardyn 2.0
Just judging by what we see here, I wonder if that blonde girl has some emotional connection to Ardyn. Looks to me like Somnus attacked, or tried to attack her, in order to provoke Ardyn. This in turn showed the starscourge in his rage, showing the Daemon side to our loveable trash uncle. Edit: After looking through frame by frame, even more convinced. As the crowd panics, you can see Ardyn holding a limp blonde form, and Somnus some short distance away with sword in hand. Ardyn then seems to be carrying this blonde woman up to the Crystal, (perhaps wanting for it to heal her, ala Episode Ignis Verse 2). Alternatively, Somnus attacks ARDYN, and the woman steps in the way, and this sets off Ardyn into a rage.
Nows The Time For Us How The Story Truly Happen, Let Us Recall The Story Ardyn Told To Noctis "In An Age Long Past, An Incurable Scourge Ravaged Mankind (I Can't Remember Some Of The Lines) That Countless Lives Be Spared, But A Jealous King, One Who Have Not Been Chosen By The Crystal Ostriczied And Demonized This Healer Of The People, Making A True Monster Of Him" So, Ardyn Himself Was Good King Until The "Scourge" Got Into His Body When He Saved The Girl.
@@nachgeben Here We Go Again Alright Its This Simple I've Been Doing This For A Long Time And It Stuck So It Means While Writing, I'm Doing It The Thing Right Now And It Won't Change
Your writing is god awful. Stop capitalizing every single word and reread aloud whatever you want to post to make sure it doesn't sound like word vomit attempting to sound dramatic and smart.
I hope someone makes a guide on what order to best experience FFXV's myriad of content: 2 anime's, a movie, an arcade game (not counting the mobile games), 4 DLC episodes and a whole game that has been expanded upon since its launch. That's not even including the lore from the ultimania and other sources that failed to make it into any other official depictions of the game's universe. When you take a step back and look at it the whole "FFXV: Universe" thing they were hyping up makes a lot more sense.
too bad it took them ages to actually make it happen, like pretty much everything else in this game with the extra cutscenes, story, dialogue, boss fights, and unfortunate cancelled DLC's that are equally as important as this. could have been one of the best games
Sorry guy's but... Do you ear one time the French Ardyn. OMG I play the game two times. First in french (my first language) and second english and when I ear Darin De Paul, I can only imagine Reinhardt from Overwatch and French Ardyn is so calm and relax, I think is the best.
This is the only DLC they're releasing for this game now. I'm super bummed. As cool as this anime and DLC look, it's pretty clear that Square didn't give a flying fuck about XV at any point in it's making, or there after. Which is a shame, because it's not actually the worst game I've played in the series. One of the only ones that i'll go back and play every once in a while after beating it.
I got chills, oh my lord- Hopefully they have an English dub, Darin DePaul makes such a good Ardyn and I can only imagine how much more of a punch these lines will be to me when he delivers them! ALSO, WOAH SOMNUS, CHILL THE FUCK OUT
No This whole incident seems like a screw up. You can see ardyn starting to transform into a demon here, and touching a -blue- crystal. Somnus seems like he’s trying to defend everyone else because no one understands what’s going on right now with ardyn.
Me: *gets into FF XV a few weeks ago* damn it I joined late RUclips: here have this on your recommendations Me: It's still going even after the cancellation?!
Ok, Ardyn is one of my fav vilains because he's a good guy deep down inside... And I know I'm gonna love this prologue and the DLC. But I'm just not over the fact they cancelled the other DLCs. I enjoyed this game so much, they made me hope for more and BANG 💣💥 Ok, it's life... things happens... Still, kinda lost my trust in Square Enix...
Hes not a misunderstood good guy deep inside. Hes a villain who has murdered thousands. Don't feel sorry for him just because he used to be benevolent. His choices made hime what he is.
Are you planning to sell the base game on PS+ so I don't have to buy more than I want? I don't want most of the stuff in the Royal bundle beside the Episodes and Masamune.
ffxv game with 100gb still stored in my 500gb ps4 since 16' cant buy anymore. unless an external device of 5tb will do hehe but ps4 going for last yr this yr 😢 i felt like it is still the best console +5yrs from now 😢 developers not even at the tip of maximizing its capacity 👍😊
This makes me think of my theory, that Ardyn isn't the villain of FFXV. The true villain behind everything is Bahamut, and Ardyn is using everything in his disposal (good or bad) to destroy Bahamut, and to allow human being to control their own destiny.
The Tragic King: Ardyn. He has a really emotional story - his compassion for people turned on himself.
Or more likely, the very gods who entrusted him-turned on him.
Tf
Is this click bait!
ruclips.net/video/cJv94Cua0Ok/видео.html
I fear there will not be an English dub (though I pray I’m wrong) because I just NEED Darin De Paul to voice Ardyn for this prologue animation.
That aside, damn, I can already tell I’m going to feel empathy for Ardyn even more. Hell, might even get me emotional. Seriously can’t express the excitement leading up to his dlc any longer, I can’t wait! 😁
I feel your pain! His story has already broken my heart during FFXV and now with this, I'm just going to empathize more with him. He's truly one of the most well written antagonists I've seen in a long time in a video game and I cannot wait for this anime/dlc to break my heart!
They're making such a loveable villain that I can't help myself for so horrible for him. Hell, at this point, is he even a villain anymore after was so wronged?
I want an English dub soooo bad for Darin as well!
If is part of the brotherhood anime then I doubt I will have dub
The other anime didn't have English dub as I recall so unlikely this one will.
It’s probably not going to be dubbed since they didn’t dub brotherhood
If this DLC is succesful with the sales please plan to release the other ones that have been canceled. =(
We will give you money!
Damn i love when games and animes make me sympathise with the main villian
Agreed. Ardyn is one of my favorite Video Game villains since he has a compelling story and he has an actual reason to be angry at the gods.
I swear.... Ardyn has story potential for a whole freaking game! What a great antagonist. I only recently played FFXV and its' DLC (Windows Edition) and I must admit it took me a while to realize what a multifaceted, truly fascinating character he is. Now I'm very hyped for his DLC, more so than any other.
If these had released before the game actually released the story would have been so much better. The game really needed this kind of in depth Ardyn's backstory. Better late than never I guess
Anyone here, aside from me, actually waiting to see whose name "Izunia" actually belongs to at long last?
It was his mother and fathers last name, he was gifted with Lucis Caelum that would be his new line. That's why he took back the name Izunia, because he resents the Caelum's
@@XxAxelRaynexX Actually, I'm under the assumption that "Izunia" was the Nox Fleuret previous name in those ancient times.
@@alexiaknightwalker8432 It's his family's name, it's been confirmed. Theirs was still the same
Dude, when people datamined the game, they found Ardyn stating that the Crystal was originally blue, and when he touched it, it corrupted it into the color we see in the game. That's awesome.
Damn i just realize
Get your fucking spoilers out of here you cretin
WHAT. REALLY. HOLY SHIT!!!
Yea, looks like Sylvia (dataminer) really came thru.
I didn't want to know that, you fucking twat.
I really wish this would get dubbed. Ardyn's English VA is just too good.
sAAAAAME I LOVE ENGLIDH ARDYN
TerasXertas g
Kinda sad that other dlc had to be cancelled
What was the reason for it being cancelled?
@@vgbcp3rs0na41 chill.
Move the fuck on. Get over it. They don't exist. Probably would've been shit anyway, we don't know. The director of episode Ardyn is single-handedly saving the entire ffxv universe so be grateful.
VGBC P3rs0na chill my dude, he just didnt want to work at square anymore. Just respect his decision
@@vgbcp3rs0na41 This is why gamers should have no rights lmao
Oh Ardynn...One of the best villians gaming has ever created and in my opinion you never WAS a villian in the first place.
Ok, I'm anticipating, both the prologue and the final DLC of my fav FF. Nonetheless, I'm still hoping to see Episode Noctis and the happy ending Noctis deserves.
I know all the others DLCs are cancelled but seriously, that concept art with all of them alive and happy, it's really touching, we want it to happen :')
It's cancelled, you have to move on man..
@@Ari-M Let us explain AGAIN, they said on the live, that the GAME dlc is cancelled, but the episodes will be RETOUCHED as OTHER WAYS, so it can be movies, anime, or even comics, we dont know.
Also i dont mean to be rude or anything, pardon my bad english. Just wanna explain those missunderstand that are happening a lot about the DLC's :D
What was the dlc?
@@nikketasnowden Episode Noctis, Episode Luna and Episode Aranea, and episode ardyn, but ardyn was already almost done/in progress, so the ardyn gonna be released.
No more Mr. Niceguy. I'm back with a vengence.
Never clicked on anything so fast in my life
Emmy Elaine right there with you!!
I have a funny feeling Ardyn was the only good guy this whole time. The entire Insomnia is in darkness, forever asleep in their corruption. The original story XIII Versus was meant to be of a twisted dark Prince, but we have followed him along with his friends and seen them as the protagonists... but have they really been the antagonists all this time? That look on Somnus' face might betray his true motives. ...What other explanation is there for a kingdom who's entire nation is filled with names that resemble darkness? Luna represented that light in the darkness while Noctis is the son of darkness. Perhaps we gamers have been in 'Insomnia' all this time as well.
Inahlee Bauer I think so too
Head Canon?
Even if they turned out to be the villains (Which they're not), they would still be the protagonists. Protagonist and villain are not mutually exclusive, just as antagonist and hero are not. Take death note, for example. Light is the villain of the story, but he's also the protagonist. o 3 o
Your theory is very interesting.
Brah that’s deep
Here's to hoping that when they eventually make a FF 16 it'll be a more coherent experience.
Next one should be FF VII
they should focus on complete FFVII Remake before EVEN ANNOUNCiNG FFXVI or else we'll have to sit on the news for another 10 years.
I can agree with that. I personally love FFXV. But it has so much more potential then what we got
@@GuitarJester89 agreed
FF XVI?????
Hell nah i want FF XV-2
While 15 isn’t my favorite FF, Ardyn is my favorite villain in the series. I’ve been so excited for this episode to be released and I can’t wait to hear Darin de Paul as Ardyn again
I
OMG YAS
Ardyn is the real FFXV protagonist.
I have the feeling that I will love Ardyn more than ever after this anime
I can’t wait to see more of his story. He’s my favorite final fantasy villain and I love seeing how he got there!
I'm so hyped over this. The only DLC that truly matters imo cuz Ardyn is one of the best things about this game. :D
Darin De Paul better be playing in this haha
Goddamn Japan is just too good at creating such deep beautiful stories! FFXV is easily a God tier anime in its own way!
And damn you Ardyn, I am still not able to hate you even after seeing you kill Luna!!! 😢
Hoping for an alternate ending soon...
Can we please get this man in English, Idc if everyone else has to stay Japanese but a Japanese Ardyn just isn't the same
indeed
I love english ardyn like OMG
Darin De Paul has the voice of a god.
@@JustJordynNZ I absolutely love the fact that so many people recognized Darin's VA ability. After I finished the game, I immediate searched up the actors behind the characters. it was a very pleasant surprise to find out that Reinhardt's VA (my favorite line from OW is "Precision German engineering" voiced my favorite character from XV.
Right. Whenever I hear Japanese Ardyn I can't stop seeing Reno 😐
This is Will be the peak of the story. The background of Ardyn lucis caelum the usurper
*_I came as soon as I see it and now I'm e m o t i o n a l_*
This NEEDS an English remake! I needs me my Darin De Paul!
You mean English Dub.
TianaSidhe it’s called a dub
Ardyn is my best villain of the Ff series. Next is Kefka, followed by Sephiroth, Caius then Kuja.
This story is if Scar stole the throne from Mufasa and had descendant
- Scar: Somnus 2.0
- Scar's descendant that will kill Mufasa: Noctis 2.0
- Mufasa: Ardyn 2.0
Will it be released on yt like FFXV Brotherhood?
Just judging by what we see here, I wonder if that blonde girl has some emotional connection to Ardyn. Looks to me like Somnus attacked, or tried to attack her, in order to provoke Ardyn. This in turn showed the starscourge in his rage, showing the Daemon side to our loveable trash uncle.
Edit: After looking through frame by frame, even more convinced. As the crowd panics, you can see Ardyn holding a limp blonde form, and Somnus some short distance away with sword in hand. Ardyn then seems to be carrying this blonde woman up to the Crystal, (perhaps wanting for it to heal her, ala Episode Ignis Verse 2).
Alternatively, Somnus attacks ARDYN, and the woman steps in the way, and this sets off Ardyn into a rage.
Nows The Time For Us How The Story Truly Happen, Let Us Recall The Story Ardyn Told To Noctis
"In An Age Long Past, An Incurable Scourge Ravaged Mankind (I Can't Remember Some Of The Lines) That Countless Lives Be Spared, But A Jealous King, One Who Have Not Been Chosen By The Crystal Ostriczied And Demonized This Healer Of The People, Making A True Monster Of Him"
So, Ardyn Himself Was Good King Until The "Scourge" Got Into His Body When He Saved The Girl.
How does it not register that it's more work to capitalize every single word you write?
@@nachgeben Here We Go Again
Alright Its This Simple
I've Been Doing This For A Long Time And It Stuck So It Means While Writing, I'm Doing It The Thing Right Now And It Won't Change
@@lyrex1339 Please stop. It hurts to read and damages the flow of what you're trying to communicate.
@@lyrex1339 >kanaya
Your writing is god awful. Stop capitalizing every single word and reread aloud whatever you want to post to make sure it doesn't sound like word vomit attempting to sound dramatic and smart.
YESSS!!!! THIS IS WHAT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!
Wow, this actually looks pretty damn cool. Ardyn deserves this special treatment lol.
I'm sad that they will not release the others dlcs, RIP Luna & Aranea.
The voice of Haru from Utawarerumono and Maes Hughes from Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
0:38 so the oracle back in ardyn's time...she must be his beloved one
I hope someone makes a guide on what order to best experience FFXV's myriad of content: 2 anime's, a movie, an arcade game (not counting the mobile games), 4 DLC episodes and a whole game that has been expanded upon since its launch. That's not even including the lore from the ultimania and other sources that failed to make it into any other official depictions of the game's universe. When you take a step back and look at it the whole "FFXV: Universe" thing they were hyping up makes a lot more sense.
Okay, it’s February now. I’m gonna sit here and wait for this to come out.
too bad it took them ages to actually make it happen, like pretty much everything else in this game with the extra cutscenes, story, dialogue, boss fights, and unfortunate cancelled DLC's that are equally as important as this. could have been one of the best games
Guys, what are the chances of getting a Versus XV now that KH3 dropped?
Ardyn was a true king with a loving soul, the feels man...😖
Can't wait to see how many more plot holes/inconsistencies are generated by this!
Аж мурашки побежали в конце😍😍
Hopefully this DLC Episode also comes with a patch that fix the damn Bear Trap glitch (and if it is indeed true,the permanent Guest Member mechanic)
Darin de Paul is going to go crazy if there will be an English dub
Sorry guy's but... Do you ear one time the French Ardyn. OMG
I play the game two times. First in french (my first language) and second english and when I ear Darin De Paul, I can only imagine Reinhardt from Overwatch and French Ardyn is so calm and relax, I think is the best.
This is the only DLC they're releasing for this game now. I'm super bummed. As cool as this anime and DLC look, it's pretty clear that Square didn't give a flying fuck about XV at any point in it's making, or there after. Which is a shame, because it's not actually the worst game I've played in the series. One of the only ones that i'll go back and play every once in a while after beating it.
I can't wait!!!🖤
DUUUUDE, I can’t wait to play the episode and watch the anime!!! 😍😍😍
This looks amazing!
I'm praying to the lord that this gets dubbed oml I have such a mighty need
Fujiwara keiji voice is damn cool really suit Ardyn! Can't wait for this to came out!
This is going to be so sad, I can't wait!
I am so excited for this!!
The damsel he saved is the villain...
(freaking Tate no Yuusha story always haunts me)
That actually looks like it's going to be awesome...!
jesus...I played FFXV when it first came out and didnt bother with the other DLCs.....thats such a sad story for Ardyn.....
burned by Sasuke's AMATERASU
I got chills, oh my lord-
Hopefully they have an English dub, Darin DePaul makes such a good Ardyn and I can only imagine how much more of a punch these lines will be to me when he delivers them!
ALSO, WOAH SOMNUS, CHILL THE FUCK OUT
I want more Ardyn!
Looking forward to this one.
How ever what you make Square Enix.
"Final Fantasy XV" is the best game of the series for me ♥.
Thank you for this and all what you make ;)
the story of the forgotten prince
he was king lol...
So Ardyn is Jesus and Somnus is Judas crossed with Starscream judging by his smirk.
Jesus never turned away from God and Judas never inherited a kingdom
No
This whole incident seems like a screw up.
You can see ardyn starting to transform into a demon here, and touching a -blue- crystal. Somnus seems like he’s trying to defend everyone else because no one understands what’s going on right now with ardyn.
Wally in the Alley
This
By biblical terms, Ardyn and Somnus is closer to Moses and Ramases than Jesus and Judas.
Wally in the Alley
Ramases was never Moses’ brother in the Bible. It sounds like you’re pulling from Prince of Egypt.
Here we go~
I actually feel bad for Ardyn
WAIT WHAT- IM NOT READY--
Where will I be able to watch this???
I also have a feeling that Ardyn likes the first Oricle
me on the inside: GO DAMIT SHE WAS GOING TO BE MY 5TH WAIFU
Final Fantasy XV-2
the Final Fantasy XV-2 is under preperation.
It makes me sad that we're not getting this prologue with Darin De Paul because broooo.
finally some FFXV DLC
Me: *gets into FF XV a few weeks ago* damn it I joined late
RUclips: here have this on your recommendations
Me: It's still going even after the cancellation?!
What a great tragic character I'm so excited :) I wish we could've got more Ravus but alas.
Why was effort put into a prologue but not the other DLC HMMMMM
Still waiting for English dub of the dlc trailer tbh
Ok, Ardyn is one of my fav vilains because he's a good guy deep down inside... And I know I'm gonna love this prologue and the DLC.
But I'm just not over the fact they cancelled the other DLCs. I enjoyed this game so much, they made me hope for more and BANG 💣💥
Ok, it's life... things happens... Still, kinda lost my trust in Square Enix...
Hes not a misunderstood good guy deep inside. Hes a villain who has murdered thousands. Don't feel sorry for him just because he used to be benevolent. His choices made hime what he is.
Are you planning to sell the base game on PS+ so I don't have to buy more than I want? I don't want most of the stuff in the Royal bundle beside the Episodes and Masamune.
Can’t wait
OH SHIT I FEEL LIKE I'M GONNA END UP CRYING FOR ANOTHER CHARACTER UHUHUHSJAJSJGGSHDJDJKD
So Ardyn has a relationship with a Fleuret? As if he is resembling to Ilfrit and Eos?
English dub, please. We need Darin the Paul's voice.
I can't appreciate Somnus, it's crazy.
I'm excited for this but I'm still devastated that the others are canceled. Square Enix needs to reconsider.
ffxv game with 100gb still stored in my 500gb ps4 since 16' cant buy anymore. unless an external device of 5tb will do hehe but ps4 going for last yr this yr 😢 i felt like it is still the best console +5yrs from now 😢 developers not even at the tip of maximizing its capacity 👍😊
L'épisode ardyn à pris du temps mais il sera gratuit?
We want episode Luna!!! #FFXV
Wait, is there not gonna be a Arden game dlc then?
I love this game. I have over 70 hours on 1st playthrough
Omg omg omg # 1
Lord Caelum plz complete all the DLC !!
This makes me think of my theory, that Ardyn isn't the villain of FFXV. The true villain behind everything is Bahamut, and Ardyn is using everything in his disposal (good or bad) to destroy Bahamut, and to allow human being to control their own destiny.
Somnus had made a deal with Bahamut to betrayed his brother Ardyn to keep the power of light for himself out of Jealousy/Envy.
@@dorianwynn98 That still doesn't absolve Bahmamut for his own sins, and evil doing.
Maybe if we all get it day one they will bring back work for noctis and luna
Episode Aranea when, Square?
I would have murdered for episode Ravus and Lunafreya
Finally the tragic finds an end.
Looks amazing!!
Please please dub it in English! I need to hear Darin de Paul
English please???? We NEED Darin's sweet Ardyn. It's so vastly superior to the Japanese version.