Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition (v1138403) represents the definitive PC release from March 2018, encompassing all content from the console "Royal Edition" along with platform-exclusive technical enhancements. Key Features and Exclusive Content
Cons
- Missing QoL updates: You do not get the "Armiger Unleashed" skill tree (added in October 2018), nor the ability to switch Avatar skins in the main game.
- No Terra Battle or FFXIV collaboration quests (those were added in v2.0).
- Multiplayer Comrades is broken unless you run a private server emulator.
- Vulnerable to the "Chapter 13 softlock" (later patches fixed a script trigger in Zegnautus Keep). You will need to manually save before the elevator.
- System requirements are high, requiring a powerful PC to run smoothly
- Some players may experience issues with optimization and performance
Likely findings and interpretation guidance
- If build ID matches an official Steam depot build: it’s an internal build identifier; “exclusive” likely refers to PC-only additions (e.g., high-res textures, mods support, Photo Mode).
- If the string appears only on file-sharing sites or unauthorized uploads: it may be a leaked/pirated build; treat as illicit and avoid further interaction.
- If found in modding communities: it may refer to a compatibility note for a specific game patch or mod release.
The "a exclusive" suffix in the community vernacular refers to the fact that this build was never widely rolled out as a mandatory update across all platforms simultaneously. It was exclusive to: