In the latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation, they talk a bit about the upcoming “Vana’diel Collection 2″ which contains the original game, all of the expansions, and the 3 add-on scenarios. The new packaged collection is expected to go on sale in Japan on November 12th for 6090 yen.

The people at Dengeki PlayStation got a chance to ask a few questions to Final Fantasy XI Art Director Ryosuke Aiba about the cover art to be used for the new collection. Riverne is the inspiration for the design. Aiba says he is fond of that area for its dynamic, fantasy look. The wyrm on the cover is also reminiscent of the “Chains of Promathia” expansion.

Also look at the armor some of the characters are wearing. Some of those outfits are not currently in the game. Aiba says there could be a chance that some of those outfits might be used in the future. There’s also a chance, he says, that some of the designs are ready to go already. If there is a lot of passionate feedback from the players, they might consider putting them in the game.

As a final question, they ask if the wyrm in the picture is supposed to represent a Dragoon or Beastmaster’s pet. Aiba makes a vague reply and says he personally wishes that wyrms had a bigger part in the game because when people think of fantasy, they think of dragons. He says people should look forward to how wyrms are used in the future as well.

So, how much should we read into the few comments Aiba made? Some of the armor designs are interesting. Even more interesting is how Aiba responds to that last question. Is it a hint for the future? Could it be that the new avatar is a wyrm? We’ll just have to wait and see!