Between the ongoing MMORPGFinal Fantasy 14, mainstream titles likeFinal Fantasy 16, and the anticipatedFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthreleasing next year, fans of the fantasy franchise are locked into a constant stream of new content, whether they’re playing the Warrior of Light in Eorzea or swooning over the latest Sephiroth still from trailers.
ChristmasDay is approaching faster than Meteor, which is why it’s important to get all your Materia in one basket and prepare to gift some extraordinary presents to the Tifa superfan in your life. Here are the bestFinal Fantasygift ideas to bag for friends and family this Christmas, but the Chocobo delivery service is still missing from the real world.
The Ultimate Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook
Final Fantasy 16 Soundtrack Box Set
Final Fantasy VII: Anniversary Art Museum Card Set
Sephiroth Plush Doll
Final Fantasy Ultimania Archive Volume 2
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward - The Art of Ishgard - The Scars of War
Square Enix Final Fantasy VII Remake Red XIII Play Arts Kai Action Figure
Square Enix Final Fantasy VII Remake Tifa Lockhart Play Arts Kai Action Figure
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade
Final Fantasy 16
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Best Final Fantasy Gift Ideas
A Hydaelyn smorgasbord for Christmas
Video games likeThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomandFinal Fantasy 15are stuffed with mouth-watering meals, but we never get to taste them for ourselves. Thanks to The Ultimate Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook by Victoria Rosenthal, the culinary landscape of Hydaelyn and Norvrandt is brought to life in over 70 recipes, from a Farmer’s Breakfast to the Knight’s Bread of Coerthas.
The Hideaway theme never gets old
The Game Awards 2023 crowned Final Fantasy 16 the winner of Best Score & Music for its Eikon anthems and sentimental emotional beats, and you may gift the powerhouse score this Christmas. This imported box set comes with eight discs and a beautiful case designed with classic Final Fantasy artwork, and the track list includes notable pieces like Land of Eikons, Hide, Hideaway, and a selection of unused tracks too.
Yes, Final Fantasy also sells trading cards
If someone springs to mind who’s into both card collecting and Final Fantasy 7, then the Final Fantasy 7 Anniversary Art Museum Card Set is the perfect combination of both. Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy 7, the set features 200 artworks that can be collected both physically and digitally, and comes with 20 card packs containing 6 physical trading cards each and 1 exchange ticket for a digital card.
We recommend keeping this plushie away from fire
The words cute and soft never spring to mind when you think of Cloud Strife’s arch-enemy, Sephiroth, but this plushie may change your mind. The Advent Children plush doll sits 8 inches long and details two embroidered eyes capturing the villain’s piercing stare with the in-game attire to match. Stock is selling fast on this item and it plays into the popular chibi theme from Japan that turns any character into kawaii form.
There’s a wide selection of gift ideas to choose from that should cater to every type of Final Fantasy fan. The cookbook is best for a fan who’s also known to be a foodie and wants to bring those delicious-looking in-game recipes to fruition. Card collectors and music enthusiasts are also covered with the anniversary card set and the Final Fantasy 16 score (which is hair-raising when streamed through headphones) and the Sephiroth plush doll is an adorable alternative tothe chilling antagonist’susual form.
Best Final Fantasy Books
An artistic, behind-the-scenes look
This stunning 300-page hardcover includes concept art, design notes, creator retrospectives, and more from Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII, and Final Fantasy IX. This second volume by Dark Horse offers a detailed look at the history of the franchise, including Cloud’s acclaimed adventure, while staying completely authentic to the Japanese source material. Serving up 320 pages in the compendium, there’s enough content in here to keep you occupied for hours.
Eorzea never looked better
The art book for Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward is split into two parts and the first hardcover includes 320 pages of full-color art and an exclusive bonus item code boasting rich illustrations and concept artwork for characters, environments, accessories, and more from the MMORPG. Make sure to pick up The Art of Ishgard: Stone and Steel if you want the picturesque journey to continue.
Concept artbooks are stellar gifts for fans of any franchise, as they offer unique, never-before-seen illustrations and ideas that were constructed behind the veil to form the media you hold in high regard. If you’re an avid Final Fantasy 14 player, hellbent on becoming the best Warrior of Light, the Heavensward artbook is a thrilling deep dive into Eorza that may help your narrative gameplay down the line. If you want to help a Final Fantasy 7 fan close the gap between now and the release of Rebirth, gift them the Ultimania Archive to provide a colorful glimpse behind the scenes of the iconic 1997 RPG.
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Best Final Fantasy Figures
An exquisite figure for the friendly beast of Cosmo Canyon
Gamers who are learning about Red XIII from the Remake title will learn a lot more about the fiery character in Rebirth, but if the flamed tail and scarred eye have already won you over, this action figure from Play Arts Kai is the best sculpt you’re going to see on the market for this character. The figure boasts several points of articulation and includes stunning details right down to the gradation of his fur.
Amazing articulation for the experienced fighter
Serving behind the Seventh Heaven bar or fighting ominous shadows during Sephiroth’s uprising requires a completely different form of posing from Tifa Lockhart, and this Play Arts Kai action figure can accommodate both circumstances thanks to its enhanced articulation. Complete with her in-game accurate apparel, including the red boots, this Tifa figure comes with two hairpieces and a selection of interchangeable hands for the ultimate fighting stance.
Final Fantasy fans are spoiled for choice when it comes to statues and action figures for display, and these two figures from Play Arts Kai are some of the best. Since there is an extraordinary amount of detail packed into these figures, they both deliver statue-quality intricacies while remaining completely posable with an incredible amount of articulation. Local retailers are also selling a variety of other characters from a host of Final Fantasy games, so you’re sure to find something for a fan with a favorite hero or villain.
Best Final Fantasy Games
Incredible graphics support the fantastical setting
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This action RPG from Square Enix released on the PS4 in 2020 before debuting the Intergrade enhanced version for PS5 in 2021, following Wutai ninja Yuffie Kisaragi. The main game sees mercenary Cloud Strife take on Shinra control with members of the rebel Avalanche group, all while facing his arch-nemesis and former ally, Sephiroth.
A more mature entry with an excellent story
Developed by Square Enix and released on the PS5 in 2023, Final Fantasy 16 sees shunned royal Clive Rosfield lead a journey of self-discovery in a world inhabited by Eikons. Learning the truth about his family and thwarting a powerful foe ruling the land of Valisthea is all in a hard day’s work for the protagonist, but he has a solid team of allies at his back, including Cid, Jill, and his trusty frost wolf Torgal.
Outside the Final Fantasy franchise, bothFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeand Final Fantasy 16 are considered modern masterpieces, thanks to Remake’s pin-sharp graphics and reimagining of the classic story and Final Fantasy 16’s confidence in its R-rated setting to create a Game of Thrones vibe is applaudable. Both games are particularly lengthy with rich stories and characters, and there are several side missions to complete that will keep you occupied well into next year should you indulge in both titles.
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