Final Fantasy XV is very different from past games in the series, and one of the biggest changes is the shift to a more open world. Along with that comes an important addition: the Regalia, a car that serves as your main form of transportation through the fantasy landscape of Eos.
But more than just a simple tool to get you from point A to point B, the Regalia is almost a character itself, factoring into the story in important ways. It’s a place where the four main characters can bond, chatting about everything they’re going through while listening to classic Final Fantasy soundtracks on CD. The Regalia is also the epitome of a luxury car; every element looks sleek and expensive, with bits that move and shift in futuristic ways. If you put in some effort, you can even turn it into a flying car.
To find out more about the Regalia and how it was designed, I talked with Square Enix artist Yusaku Nakaaki about the process. Read on to find out which character the Regalia’s look is based on, and how much it would cost in real life.
King Regis
Where did you look to for inspiration for the car’s design? Was it just other vehicles, or elsewhere?
The inspiration for the Regalia in Final Fantasy XV came from King Regis, the owner of the car, meaning we wanted the car to embody royalty and things like dignity, elegance, and intellect.