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FF14 Dawntrail is already so popular pre-orders stopped workingMar 27, 2024 - PCGamesNFinal Fantasy 14 Dawntrail pre-orders have gone live to absolute chaos due to the upcoming expansion's popularity, with players reporting issues across Square Enix's online store and the MMORPGs socials inundated with talk of delays to pre-order bonuses, Steam key issues, and more. The dust appears to have settled for now, but if Endwalker's launch problems were any indication, Dawntrail is going to be massive. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: FF14 Dawntrail will make content less "repetitive," Yoshida says FF14 Dawntrail gets a launch date, pre-order, and collector's edition FF14 Dawntrail release date, trailers, story, and more FINAL FANTASY XVI Crossover Event Begins April 2!Mar 26, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsWe are delighted to announce that the FINAL FANTASY XIV & FINAL FANTASY XVI Crossover Event: The Path Infernal will soon begin! Event Duration From Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) / 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT) to Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 14:59 (GMT) / 9 May at 0:59 (AEST) How to Participate Begin the quest "A Land on Fire" by speaking to the Neophyte Adventurer in Ul’dah, Steps of Nald (X:8.8 Y:9.8). * Players must be level 50 and above to start the quest. * Players must have completed the main scenario quest “The Ultimate Weapon.” Rewards {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4459756/101b7ca78f03e3f1e0d3953a7fbd7143cbf3fa70.png Visit the special site for more details.Final Fantasy 14 producer teases "secret" Final Fantasy 9 connection in Dawntrail expansionMar 25, 2024 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunOn top of announcing the release date for Final Fantasy 14's next expansion, Dawntrail, at PAX East over the weekend, producer Yoshi-P set Final Fantasy tongues wagging even further by mentioning the words "Final Fantasy 9" and "secret" in the same sentence. Many of the pre-order and special edition bonus items players can get with the upcoming Dawntrail expansion are suspiciously FF9-themed, you see, but when pointing this out to PAX-goers, Yoshi-P said "the reason is a secret" for now, sparking fresh rumours about Square Enix's supposed Final Fantasy IX remake/remaster. Read more Dawntrail Release Date & Pre-order InformationMar 25, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4459756/aedd6c15b5b9363a02e618336a3f8e59bbc58be0.png It is our pleasure to announce the release date for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail! The all-new expansion will soon be available for pre-order. Release Date Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Early Access Begins Scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:00 a.m. (PDT) / 9:00 (GMT) / 10:00 (BST) / 19:00 (AEST) Pre-orders Begin Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (PDT) / 9:00 (GMT) / 20:00 (AEDT) * Pre-orders on Steam are scheduled to begin Tuesday, March 26 at 9:00 a.m. (PDT) / 16:00 (GMT) / Wednesday, 27 March at 3:00 (AEDT). Furthermore, we recommend reviewing the system requirements for Dawntrail. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4459756/5d62bf0b7764099c9cd491a6d4e4d599c863b21a.png Pre-order Bonuses Pre-ordering will allow players to participate in early access to Dawntrail and includes two bonus in-game items: a minion and an accessory which grants an increase in EXP gained by defeating enemies when worn up to level 90. In-game Items Wind-up Zidane Minion & Azeyma's Earrings {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4459756/e65626e7db4fb275b394f4d28774cb730e0368cb.png Early Access Players who pre-order and follow the instructions to redeem their bonuses will be able to play Dawntrail during the early access period. Visit the Dawntrail website for details regarding pre-orders, available products, and the Collector's Edition. FF14 Dawntrail will make content less "repetitive," Yoshida saysMar 24, 2024 - PCGamesNWith FF14 Dawntrail now firmly set in our calendars, game director and producer Naoki Yoshida, best known as 'Yoshi-P' by the community, has taken some time to talk about how he feels about the current state of the various content players have on offer in the critically acclaimed MMORPG. Echoing some community complaints that content and mechanics can feel repetitive at times, Yoshida says he hopes to "spice it up a little" in Dawntrail and beyond. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: FF14 Dawntrail gets a launch date, pre-order, and collector's edition FF14 Dawntrail release date, trailers, story, and more The FF14 and FF16 crossover is now in-game, but you can't play it yet Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail will arrive on June 28th, possibly thanks to Elden Ring's DLCMar 23, 2024 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunFinal Fantasy 14's next expansion, Dawntrail, will launch in early access on June 28th and then release in full on July 2nd. Producer Yoshi P announced the date onstage at PAX East, while acknowledging the release date's proximity to another RPG: Elden Ring's Shadow Of The Erdtree expansion, which releases on June 21st. Read more FF14 Dawntrail gets a launch date, pre-order, and collector's editionMar 24, 2024 - PCGamesNFinal Fantasy 14 Dawntrail finally has a date. Speaking at PAX East 2024, FF14 game director and producer Naoki Yoshida, best known as 'Yoshi-P,' took to the stage alongside translator Aimi Tokutake to speak about the journey over the past decade of the critically acclaimed MMORPG, along with details about some new ideas the team has for the future and the long-awaited date we'll finally get to head off on our next adventure - which you can thank Elden Ring for. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: FF14 Dawntrail will make content less "repetitive," Yoshida says FF14 Dawntrail release date, trailers, story, and more The FF14 and FF16 crossover is now in-game, but you can't play it yet Patch 6.58 NotesMar 19, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4459756/4066c399da7de7a30aaed68480ea5e5a74127b51.jpg Patch 6.58 brings a number of additions and refinements to the game, including PVP adjustments and a strengthened Echo effect in Pandæmonium: Asphodelos (Savage). Read the full patch notes on the Lodestone. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4459756/e126685a300f678797e784aeac22d501fb298848.png Launch FINAL FANTASY XIV NowAhead of FF14 Dawntrail, Square Enix is testing a way to avoid queuesMar 15, 2024 - PCGamesNJust as the gang takes a trip to Tural in Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail later this year, we'll also be able to take a trip down under to test out the potential cross-region data center travel Square Enix has been working on. With Dawntrail set to make queues to play as long as ever, hopefully, a fully functional cross-region travel system will alleviate some of the pain. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Final Fantasy 14's director wants to make the MMO more stressful FF14 Dawntrail release date window, trailers, story, and more FF14 Dawntrail dev was nervous about the "bold approach" to Wuk Lamat Need to catch up with FF14 before Dawntrail? Best start now: there won’t be a free way to skip its story soonMar 13, 2024 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunFallen behind on Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn’s story? Whether you’re still yet to finish Endwalker or are looking to pick up the MMO for the first time in anticipation of enjoying a lovely summer holiday with your fellow Scions of the Seventh Dawn, you’re going to have to work before your Warrior of Light can kick back in next expansion Dawntrail; there won’t be a free way to simply jump to the latest chapter of the story for free anytime soon. Read more Little Ladies' Day & Hatching-tide Event Begins March 14!Mar 12, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4459756/81d3f90dfa9886ee19f8853ad609d7daccead400.png The season of celebration has come to Eorzea once again, this time with twice the festive spirit. Bask under blossoming peach trees of Little Ladies' Day and be amazed by the lavishly decorated eggs of Hatching-tide during this uniquely exciting time of year! Event Duration From Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) / 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT) to Monday, April 1, 2024 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 14:59 (GMT) / Tuesday, 2 April at 1:59 (AEDT) How to Participate Begin the quest "The Princesses and the Eggs" by speaking to Jihli Aliapoh in Old Gridania (X:10.2 Y:9.4). * Players must be level 15 and above to start the quest. * Players must first complete one of the following main scenario quests: "The Gridanian Envoy," "The Ul'dahn Envoy," or "The Lominsan Envoy." For this year's event, the festival decorations on display will vary from city to city. Limsa Lominsa and the cities' residential districts, however, will be decorated according to the schedule outlined below. Little Ladies' Day Decorations From Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) / 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT) to Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 14:59 (GMT) / Saturday, 23 March at 1:59 (AEDT) Hatching-tide Decorations From Friday, March 22, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) / 15:00 (GMT) / Saturday, 23 March at 2:00 (AEDT) to Monday, April 1, 2024 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 14:59 (GMT) / Tuesday, 2 April at 1:59 (AEDT) Reward {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4459756/2c55a374d8352a48131e55241dd12b184c8da423.png * Certain items available during previous iterations of these events can be obtained from the royal handmaiden or the Dreamer. Visit the special site for more details.Final Fantasy 14's director wants to make the MMO more stressfulMar 11, 2024 - PCGamesNFinal Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida, better known as 'Yoshi-P', says he regrets making the smash hit MMORPG "more comfortable and less stress-free" over the years, expressing an interest in providing more of a challenge for players in the future as Dawntrail's release looms. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: FF14 Dawntrail release date window, trailers, story, and more FF14 Dawntrail dev was nervous about the "bold approach" to Wuk Lamat FF14 Dawntrail has "big energy," but still plenty of reasons to cry Warriors of Light across platforms will unite when Final Fantasy 14 Online comes to Xbox Series X/S on March 21Mar 6, 2024 - VG247Square Enix has announced a March 21 release date for Final Fantasy 14 Onlineon Xbox Series X/S. Alongside the release date, Square Enix announced a Starter Edition will be available through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks for a limited time from release until April 19. Announced for Series X/S in July 2023 during the Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival 2023 event in Las Vegas, the digital-only release supports cross-platform play and will feature 4K support on Xbox Series X. Read more FF14 Dawntrail dev was nervous about the "bold approach" to Wuk LamatMar 3, 2024 - PCGamesNWith FF14 Dawntrail ferrying us off to new lands, and a fresh adventure kicking off following the conclusion of an overarching decade-long story arc in previous expansion Endwalker, there's certain to be somewhat of a new tone in store for long-standing players of the best MMORPG around right now. FF14 patch 6.55 gave us a first taste of that with the introduction of newcomer Wuk Lamat and our primary reason for journeying to Tural, so PCGamesN sat down with English localization lead Kate Cwynar to talk about the process of putting that first foot forward for a new expansion and the response from fans. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: FF14 Dawntrail has "big energy," but still plenty of reasons to cry The best FF14 mount is finally back, so grab it while you can One of Final Fantasy 14's biggest oversights just got fixed, kind of FF14 Dawntrail has "big energy," but still plenty of reasons to cryFeb 25, 2024 - PCGamesNFF14 Dawntrail is a fun holiday for our Warrior of Light and the Scions, as we sail to the western isle of Tural in search of fun, frolics, and new friends. At least, that's the pitch - but English localization lead Kate Cwynar tells us to still expect plenty of reasons to cry. Ahead of the next expansion for the critically acclaimed MMORPG, PCGamesN sat down with Cwynar to chat about the challenges of localization, the regional influences of Tural, the response from the community, character development over a decade-plus, and planning for the future. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: FF14 Dawntrail dev was nervous about the "bold approach" to Wuk Lamat The best FF14 mount is finally back, so grab it while you can One of Final Fantasy 14's biggest oversights just got fixed, kind of The FINAL FANTASY XIV & FINAL FANTASY XV Collaboration Event Returns!Feb 23, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsThe FINAL FANTASY XV collaboration event, A Nocturne for Heroes, returns. Don’t miss out on rewards like the Regalia Type-G 4-seater mount, the Lucian Prince costume set, Modern Aesthetics - Lucian Locks, orchestrion rolls, and more! * This event is identical to the one previously held. * If you have already completed the event, you can replay the quests via the seasonal event replay feature. To learn more about this feature, please check the special site. Event Duration From Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) / 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT) to Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 14:59 (GMT) / Thursday, 14 March at 1:59 (AEDT) How to Participate Begin the quest "The Man in Black" by speaking to Kipih Jakkya in Ul’dah, Steps of Nald (X:8.5 Y:9.7). * Players must be level 50 and above to start the quest. * Players must have completed the main scenario quest “The Ultimate Weapon.” Rewards {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4459756/6aadbd702b9db24fcac4fb1e43153f1937107f01.jpg Visit the special site for more details. The best FF14 mount is finally back, so grab it while you canFeb 22, 2024 - PCGamesNThere's no shortage of contenders for the best FF14 mounts, but there's a particular ride that has long maintained its position as one of the coolest and most useful mounts in the critically acclaimed MMORPG. The Final Fantasy 14 Regalia Type-G mount, perhaps best known as 'the FF15 car' by players, is one of just a few four-player mounts you can get your hands on, is probably the best-looking, and is by far the easiest of them to obtain - or, it would be, but it hasn't been available to buy for over two years. That's about to change, however, so if you started playing recently or missed it in previous events, now is your chance to claim one. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: One of Final Fantasy 14's biggest oversights just got fixed, kind of The new FF14 Valentione's Day 2024 emote is one you won't want to miss FF14 Dawntrail release date window, trailers, story, and more One of Final Fantasy 14's biggest oversights just got fixed, kind ofFeb 13, 2024 - PCGamesNWith patch 6.57, Square Enix has finally improved one of Final Fantasy 14's most annoying oversights: struggling to get to Vesper Bay. With a finite amount of fast-travel tickets given to you in the game, no Aetheryite to speak of (for lore reasons), and having to make repeat visits for the main quest and plenty of important side content, I've always been haunted by the prospect of running out of tickets and having to run from Horizon's Aetheryte. Now though, Square has improved the issue, but not entirely. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The new FF14 Valentione's Day 2024 emote is one you won't want to miss FF14 Dawntrail release date window, trailers, story, and more The Final Fantasy 14 live-action TV show is officially "dead," sorry Patch 6.57 NotesFeb 13, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4459756/3bd0588bd9da8d96425acbe7b18e8d7f4f6ef74d.jpg Patch 6.57 brings a number of additions and refinements to the game, including the removal of the weekly restrictions in Pandæmonium: Anabaseios (Savage). Read the full patch notes on the Lodestone. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4459756/fd79e92aafdd2a5888f1691f2ecf3fc068be01f0.png Launch FINAL FANTASY XIV Now The new FF14 Valentione's Day 2024 emote is one you won't want to missFeb 7, 2024 - PCGamesNFF14 Valentione's Day 2024 is here, and if you're a lover of the critically acclaimed MMORPG then you'll want to make sure to jump on and snag its rewards while the limited-time event is still available. Along with another delightful tale of romance, its new Love Heart emote is well worth your time. You've got two weeks to jump in and claim it, and if you're currently between subscriptions in the run-up to Dawntrail then don't worry, as there's also an FF14 free login campaign for past subscribers on the go right now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: FF14 Dawntrail release date window, trailers, story, and more The Final Fantasy 14 live-action TV show is officially "dead," sorry FF14 server status and maintenance times - is FFXIV down?