- Having Noctis warp around, block and evade costs MP.
- You can select weapon abilities with the D-pad.
- The title screen changes according to real world time between day and night.
- Noctis can't go very far into the water in the demo, but he will be able to go further in the final game.
- The AI reacts according to Noctis' movements. When he changes speed, his party will too. They also react automatically to the situation.
- A red 'Encounter Gauge' appears when enemies are close, and battle starts. At that point the marker disappears.
- Not all monsters are hostile, but they will defend themselves if attacked.