2023-07-28 20:05:00
After years of unsuccessful negotiations, Square Enix and Microsoft have indeed reached an agreement to release Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox Series X|S. This long-awaited release will take place in the spring of 2024 for download only, following an open beta phase during the 6.5 update. The game will run in 4K on Xbox Series X and will mostly support cross-play with PC and PlayStation players.
The beginning of a new friendship between Square Enix and Xbox
Symbolic, this announcement would mark above all the beginning of a new friendship between Square Enix and Xbox. A wish pronounced jointly by Phil Spencer and Takashi Kiryu, the new CEO of Square Enix, who promises to do what is necessary from now on to release his games on Xbox, “ as far as possible “, Nevertheless. Not to mention any enmity between the two companies, it’s true that Square Enix games tended to zap Xbox more frequently than the average for other Japanese publishers. That’s especially true for the Final Fantasy franchise, which is having a competitive streak with titles like Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 16.” I enjoyed being on stage with Yoshi-P and Kiryu-san to announce the arrival of Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox. We’re thrilled to have the Xbox community join Warriors of Light and look forward to working closely with Square Enix on future games. “, reacted Phil Spencer, whom Takashi Kiryu warmly thanked for his investment in bringing the port to fruition. Final Fantasy 14.
New world atmosphere in the next expansion
About the extension Dawntrail, which will be released next summer and will see the level of players increase to 100, Square Enix has revealed that the action will take place on the new continent of Tural and in particular the capital Tuliyollal, the hamlet of Urqopacha or the forest of Yak T’el, so many places of which we can consult the first visuals. A new tribe of beastmen, the Pelupelu, have also been unveiled. Two new DPS jobs will appear, as will the first graphics update promised some time ago by Square Enix to help the game age well. ” The resolutions of the textures as well as the quality of the materials will be improved, without changing the graphic style we are told.
Let’s add that the free trial of Final Fantasy 14 will expand further in the 6.5 update as it will now cover expansion content Stormblood (until update 4.58) with Red Mage and Samurai jobs included. All new players will therefore be able to enjoy the adventure up to level 70, with no time limit. Note that future Xbox Series players will also be affected by this generous free trial.
Non-exhaustive content of the Dawntrail extension Set sail and discover the new continent of Tural and its capital TuliyollalExplore new areas, such as the Urqopacha mountains or the forest of Yak T’elMeet new tribes of beastmen, such as the Pelupelu, inhabitants with colored masks of Urqopacha. Level cap increased from 90 to 100 New jobs available New HAZARDS and hunting contracts, new treasure hunts and side quests New epic dungeons New enemies to face, including the mythical Valigarmanda System update ReinforcementsNew Gear and RecipesNew Relaxation ContentNew Special Dungeons, Alliance Raids, 8-Player Raids, and Fatal RaidsPvP UpdatesRecurring Updates: Blue Mage, Hildibrand – Gentleman Detective, Bottomless Dungeons, and Gold Saucer
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