It’s hard not to notice that a few protagonists don’t have their sworn enemy in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, including Final Fantasy XII, XIII, XIV and XV, but now Final Fantasy XII‘s Vayne Carudas Solidor is penned in to be the next playable character for the crossover fighting game.

You can see how Vayne (who will be part of the Vanguard class) plays below and you’ll be able to get your hands on him in the arcades this month, and on PS4 next month. This also marks Vayne’s debut in a Dissidia game.

Which antagonist would you like to see join the roster next? Perhaps Caius from the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy? Livia or Gaius from XIV? Maybe Ardyn or Aranea from XV? Who knows who’ll be next, but there are many exciting possibilities.

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Final Fantasy XV protagonist Noctis Lucis Caelum is joining the fight in Tekken 7, and you’ll be able to get your hands on him on 20th March. He will be available on PS4, Xbox One and PC worldwide, and there’s a new trailer showcasing his moves and various outfits.

Check out Noctis’ trailer below, where you can see his normal outfit, as well as his trendy, royal and chocobo-themed attires.

As you can see, Noctis makes full use of his warp powers and various weapons, and he looks like he’ll be a tricky, agile player to land hits on. You’ll be able to get your hands on him next week, and he marks the final guest character for Tekken 7. Well, at this time, anyway.

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Square Enix has dropped plenty of Kingdom Hearts III news this weekend including a delay until 29th January, 2018 – which isn’t too far away, thankfully – as well as a new English dubbed trailer showcasing Frozen and a meaty look at other worlds, characters and the story.

The trailer only makes me want the game, especially as it’s our best look at the game yet, but alas, we must patiently wait.

Kingdom Hearts III is releasing on 29th January, 2018 on PS4 and Xbox One, and it’ll bring an end to Sora’s 17-year journey. Phew! I’m so excited to finally get my hands on the magic!

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Final Fantasy VIII’s leading lady Rinoa Heartilly is the next character to join Dissidia Final Fantasy, and she isan addition who is sure to please many fans. She looks fantastic in full HD and will be voiced by wonderful Japanese voice-actress Kana Hawazawa.

You may recognise Kana’s voice from several anime and games including Mayuri from Steins;Gate and Kosaki from Nisekoi, and she’s one of the most prolific voice-actresses in Japan. She’s a great pick for Rinoa who uses her Blaster Edge to keep her opponents at bay, and she can use her limit break Angel Wings to cast magical spells. She isn’t alone either, as her dog Angelo jumps in to help her out with a few attacks of his own!

Rinoa Heartilly comes to Dissidia Final Fantasy late August, and she’s the third of six characters to release as part of the game’s season pass.

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A brand new trailer has released showcasing the Monster Hunter: World event which is coming to Final Fantasy XIV which begins later this Summer. Gear, mounts, felynes and a battle against the mighty dragon Rathalos are almost here, but you need to finish Stormblood to play it!

Check out the trailer below, and catch up on Stormblood if you can! I, myself, need to finish it, but I’m doubtful that I’ll be able to partake in the Monster Hunter: World event this time around.

Sink your teeth into this unique collaboration between Square Enix and Capcom when it launches later this Summer. The grisly Behemoth and more is coming to Monster Hunter: World on 2nd August too!

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Square Enix has begun rolling out the official, long-awaited Final Fantasy XIV Companion App for Android and iOS, so now is the time to check your region’s store to see if it’s available! Square Enix warns that there may be some issues due to the huge influx of people signing up right now, though.

The app will allow you to talk with your friends, manage your items, check out what’s on sale on the market board, and plan events. It’s been a long time coming, but it’ll prove to be very helpful. Now, you never have to leave the world of Eorzea! I recommend taking some breaks, though.

This year’s Moonfire Faire is currently live until 26th August too, so you should get on that, too!

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As though plucked from my very DREAMS, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Switch has been announced! It’s also coming to PS4 as well – but lets face it, who gives a damn about that. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Switch means being played as it was meant to be played – on four small screens. 

Originally released on Gamecube back in 2003 (my goodness, that long ago?!) Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles was one of the ‘Gameplay Enhanced’ line up – games which used the GBA and Link Cables for four player adventuring. Like Zelda: Four Swords, it was one of the best games that utilised this feature. Often underused (as it meant and gathering everyone together that had all the necessary bits) both Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles and Four Swords were an absolute blast to play.

Check out the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Switch trailer below.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles saw you and three friends heading off on adventures to replenish the power of a crystals protecting your village from a poisonous miasma. Using a smaller crystal, carried by one player, the other players must remain inside the protective bubble, clearing out maps and, ultimately, taking down the boss that caps each level.

What the game lacked in any worthwhile plot, it made up for with a hugely memorable soundtrack, some brilliant bosses, and plenty in the way of co-op challenge.

Finals Fantasy Crystal Chronicles will be getting the full remaster treatment, though as of yet, there’s no indication whether it’s a straight visual upgrade (the game was beautiful anyway) or whether there will be any additions in terms of content. Either way, we’ll happily take a straight high-res port regardless.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Switch comes out next year. Oh, and PS4 too.

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During last night’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced that not one, not two, not three, but eight Final Fantasy games are making their way to Nintendo Switch within the year, including classics such as Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster.

The eight games coming to Switch are the three mentioned above, World of Final Fantasy: Maxima (which is also coming as a DLC to PS4), Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles (which we knew of), Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon Everybuddy!, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, and Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD which is out right now for only £14.99, down from its usual price of £24.99.

As you can see, many of the games are coming to PS4 and Xbox One too, with the latter getting many of them seeing release for the very first time on a Microsoft console.

These Final Fantasy games are releasing between this Winter and 2019.

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A new gameplay video for Kingdom Hearts III has come out of TGS 2018, and it clocks in at almost 40 minutes! The creepy doll appears around 22:50, and much of the gameplay takes place in Toy Story’s world. There is an entertaining Frozen sledding section towards the end, too.

Check the gameplay out below! The doll looks eerie with her glowing eyes, but she has a great design, and the boss battle itself looks like a bunch of fun. Final Fantasy VII vibes from the sledding, anyone?

Kingdom Hearts III releases on PS4 and Xbox One in the West on 29th January, 2018, and four days earlier across Japan and Asia.

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Square Enix is surprising us all today with a Final Fantasy XV x Terra Wars collaboration, which is now live as a free update on Final Fantasy XV, and it can be played once you’ve hit chapter 5. Sarah from Terra Wars joins Noctis as they team up to escape a new location in the form of a forest.

Check out check out Noctis and Sarah meet below!

This seems to be a permanent update to the game, and Sarah seems like a lovely character. Square Enix are still working on Final Fantasy XV with updates and DLC and, if you’ve yet to play it, then it’s well worth giving it a go.

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Square Enix has announced that a compilation of all Kingdom Hearts games and movies on PS4 are being rolled into one with Kingdom Hearts: The Story So Far. The plan is to only release this collection across NA at the moment, although Square Enix has said that it’ll keep fans updated on other possible territory releases.

Check out the box at below, which features the previous two release’s box arts rolled into one awesome work of art!

Kingdom Hearts: The Story So Far will cost only $39.99,  and you can pick it up across North America on 30th October. If you’ve yet to play the amazing Kingdom Hearts games, then this is the perfect chance to do so before Kingdom Hearts III releases worldwide next January!

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Final Fantasy XV has garnered widespread mixed response since it released back in 2016. I personally really enjoyed the game, despite its shortcomings, but I can’t deny that the post-release schedule of DLC has been somewhat insulting to those that purchased the title on day one, with a copious amount of post release DLC. However, in a slew of announcements, Square-Enix have solidly revealed the state of the title going forwards and it doesn’t look too great.

Firstly, in the least expected announcement, they confirmed the cancellation of three of the four planned Final Fantasy XV episode expansion packs. Episode Ardyn is still in development and is scheduled to release in March 2019; but the Episodes for Aranea, Lunafreya, and Noctis have all been canned. Furthermore, it would appear that a reported change to internal studio Luminous causing a loss of $33 million to the company can be attributed to this cancellation. Luminous have been confirmed to be moving to focus on a new AAA title, but there hasn’t been an announcement at present as to what that might be.

Secondly, Square-Enix confirmed that the director of Final Fantasy XV, Hajime Tabata left the company on October 31st. Tabata himself has confirmed that he is leaving to form his own company to find his ‘next challenge after FFXV’. He has also wished all of the staff from Square-Enix and Luminous Productions the best, stating that he will cheer them on together with fans, thanking the fans for their support of the game.

Episode Ardyn remains in development for release in March 2019

As other news related to the game itself, the company announced that the Comrades multiplayer DLC will be released as a standalone title on December 13th called FFXV: Multiplayer Comrades, featuring more costumes, weapons and bosses. If you have already purchased Comrades (like I have), you will receive the new edition for free. Also, there will be a crossover event with Final Fantasy XIV Online on December 12th called “Adventurer From Another World” in Final Fantasy XV.

Finally, there is a final short-form anime called Final Fantasy XV Episode Prologue on the way, which I’m intrigued by because I loved the other anime revolving around this game. So, there are a lot of things still happening with Final Fantasy XV despite this considerable shake-up with the future development of the title. But what do you think? What are your thoughts on Final Fantasy XV and the Episodes DLC? Let us know in the comments, or on Twitter, and check back for more coverage of this game, and other Japanese titles!

Source: Gamespot

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After an initially lukewarm launch, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has seen a huge boom since the reset of the game with A Realm Reborn in 2013. With the current player base exceeding 14 million registered players, it’s undeniably an ongoing success. To continue this success, Square-Enix announced Shadowbringers last week, the third expansion for the MMO that will take players on new adventures to battle against the threats to the realm as they become Warriors of Darkness in early summer 2019. 

Shadowbringers made its debut during the Fan Festival 2018 in Las Vegas, as Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida presented a stunning trailer which set the stage for the beginning of this next chapter in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online epic. The new expansion will bring an abundance of new content, including a new player race, multiple new jobs, an increased level cap up, sprawling new areas, adjustments to the battle system, as well as a variety of new battle, crafter and gatherer content.

In addition to these core features, a number of new systems will be introduced with Shadowbringers:

• NPC “Trust” System – Players will now be able to fight alongside familiar NPCs.
• New Game+ Feature – A feature that allows players to “replay” the FINAL FANTASY XIV main scenario stories.
• World Visit System – Players will be able to travel to other servers on the same data center and interact with more players than ever before.

As a surprise announcement at the event, Yoshida also revealed the addition of blue mage to FINAL FANTASY XIV Online at the release of Patch 4.5. Blue mage will be available to all players that own A Realm Reborn, have reached level 50 as a Disciple of War or Magic, and have completed the 2.0 main scenario. Taking inspiration from previous FINAL FANTASY titles, the blue mage job will provide a unique solo gameplay experience in which players will learn monster actions and advance through blue mage-specific content. Blue mage will begin with a level cap of 50, and increase in the future with the addition of new content for the job.

More information on Shadowbringers will be shared at the Paris Fan Festival event on 2^nd – 3^rd February, 2019, as well as during the Tokyo Fan Festival, scheduled for 23^rd – 24^th March, 2019. All Fan Festival events will be streamed free of charge on the official FINAL FANTASY XIV Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/finalfantasyxiv; so if you’re interested, make sure you keep and eye on that Twitch channel.

Do you play FINAL FANTASY XIV Online? Are you interested in the Shadowbringers expansion, or the addition of the Blue Mage job? Let us know in the comments, or on Twitter, and check back for more coverage of this game and other Japanese titles!

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We have a soft spot for the Final Fantasy series, with Final Fantasy X being one of our all-time favourite JRPGs, and so we were stunned when it was announced last year that a lot of the series were making their way to the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One this year.

To that end, Square-Enix today announced that Nintendo Switch and Xbox One players can soon experience the legendary and beloved adventures of FINAL FANTASY® X / X-2 HD Remaster on 16th April 2019 and FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on 30th April 2019.

About the games:

FINAL FANTASY X / X-2 HD Remaster:

FINAL FANTASY X / X-2 HD Remaster contains FINAL FANTASY X and its sequel FINAL FANTASY X-2, renowned as some of the most popular titles in the whole FINAL FANTASY series for their emotional stories and stunning graphical quality. FINAL FANTASY X follows the story of superstar athlete Tidus, whose fate intertwines with the beautiful summoner Yuna as they embark on a pilgrimage to save the world of Spira. FINAL FANTASY X-2 takes place two years later,following the stories of Yuna, Rikku and Paine in their exciting adventures to uncover ancient secrets and overcome powerful enemies. Having shipped over 14 million units worldwide to date, FINAL FANTASY X / X-2 HD Remaster invites new players to discover a stunning RPG adventure you will never forget.

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

Based on the 12th numbered entry in the smash hit FINAL FANTASY series that has sold over 6 million units worldwide, FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGEhas re-worked the game’s design and re-mastered their visuals in full-HD, making full use of current generation hardware capabilities to improve the graphical and audio quality for the ultimate play experience. FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE takes place in the breath-taking world of Ivalice, where magic is commonplace and airships fill the sky. The small kingdom of Dalmasca is caught between warring empires Archadia and Rozarria, and the lone heir to the Dalmascan throne, Princess Ashe has devoted herself to forming a resistance to liberate her homeland. The story begins when Ashe meets Vaan, a young thief who dreams of flying free in the skies, as their adventure changes the destiny of the world’s greatest nations.

Also, and to commemorate the announcements of the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One editions of FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE, SQUARE ENIX have also unveiled beautiful new artwork by artist Akihiko Yoshida, which we LOVE!

Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster will be available for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, on 16th April 2019 and Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age will also be available on 30th April 2019.

Will you be picking these up (we know we will)? Did you play the original releases of these titles, or the HD upgrades for PS4? Let us know in the comments, or on Twitter and Facebook, and check back for more coverage of Square-Enix games and other Japanese titles!

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We might be a little late to the party with it, but we have recently gotten very engrossed in Final Fantasy XIV Online, playing the game until all hours of the night. As such, although we’re nowhere near the point we can use it, we’re very excited about the Final Fantasy XIV Blue Mage job, which arrives today.

Following the release of Patch 4.5, Final Fantasy XIV Online has introduced this new and unique way to experience the world of the game with the Blue Mage job. This new job is available to all players with a level 50 Disciple of War or Magic class/job and have completed the main scenario quest “The Ultimate Weapon” for A Realm Reborn.

The Blue Mage learns new actions through fighting monsters, mimicking these abilities in battle. The blue mage will initially have a maximum level 50 and can learn 49 unique monster abilities at release—both the level cap and number of abilities you can learn will increase in future updates.

Players may also challenge themselves in Blue Mage-exclusive duty, titled The Masked Carnivale. This exciting new solo challenge offers a range of opponents through 25 stages, from which weekly rewards can be acquired. Players may access The Masked Carnivale upon reaching level 50 with Blue Mage.

Furthermore, the conclusion of the Stormblood storyline is set to arrive in late March with Patch 4.56, which will pave the way for the Shadowbringers expansion pack due for release in early summer 2019. Additionally, subsequent updates are planned for the Patch 4.5 series, which will introduce additional features and content for all players.

More information on Shadowbringers will be shared at the Paris Fan Festival event on February 2nd-3rd, 2019, as well as during the Tokyo Fan Festival, scheduled for March 23rd-24th, 2019. If you can’t be there, all Fan Festival events will be streamed free of charge on the official Final Fantasy XIV Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/finalfantasyxiv

Do you play Final Fantasy XIV Online? Will you be jumping into the Blue Mage job? Which job class do you specialise in currently? Let us know in the comments, or on Twitter and Facebook, and check back for more coverage of this and other Japanese titles.

Final Fantasy XIV is out now for Playstation 4, PC, and Mac. Want to jump in? Why not grab the Complete Collection here?

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Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2019 is going on right now in Paris, and Naoki Yoshida has just finished his Keynote Address, revealing upcoming crossover YoRHa Dark Apocalypse.

Coming as the new Alliance Raids with the 5.0 update for the hugely popular MMO, YoRHa Dark Alliance is being made with the assistance of two guest creators, Yosuke Saito and Yoko Taro.

Yosuke Saito you might know as an Executive Producer at Square-Enix, with NieR Replicant/Gestalt, Dragon Quest XI and NieR: Automata under his belt. Yoko Taro you definitely all likely know, being behind the incredible NieR titles.

Outside of an incredible key art image (in the featured image and below), and an incredibly funny video message from the creators, we weren’t told any more information about this upcoming addition, but were promised more information soon that we will cover as soon as we know.

This is an incredible announcement that will likely see many players return to the game, and has me (as a player myself) very excited for how this scenario will play out and how it will gel with the universe already established in game.

How do you feel about YoRHa Dark Apocalypse? Are you excited for what these two legendary creators can bring to Final Fantasy XIV? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter and Facebook, and check back for more coverage of Final Fantasy XIV Online and other Japanese titles.

Final Fantasy XIV Online: Shadowbringers is released on July 2nd 2019 for Playstation 4 and PC. Glory to Mankind.

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We’re at the FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Fest 2019 in Paris, and Naoki Yoshida has not long finished his Keynote Address to kick off the event, revealing a lot of new Shadowbringers information to an event full of excited fans of the game.

Coming to the stage dressed in the Gunbreaker outfit worn by Thancred in the extended trailer (below) Yoshida announced first and most importantly, this expansion will be launching on July 2nd 2019 worldwide, with pre-orders beginning on February 6th 2019.

Revealed for Shadowbringers:

• New Job – The ‘gunbreaker’– master of gunblade (trailer embedded at the bottom of this article).
• New Playable Race – the ‘Viera’, rabbit-like wardens of the wood (see above).
• ‘Trust’ System – An all-new system allowing players to tackle Shadowbringers instanced dungeons with familiar NPCs by their side (excluding dungeons requiring more than four party members).
• New Alliance Raid – YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse – from the minds of renowned NieR creators Yosuke Saito and YOKO TARO.
• New Areas – Il Mheg – a lush, awe-inspiring vale, and the Rak’tika Greatwood – a sprawling forest of ancient, towering sentinels. If you fancy it, Il Mheg can be seen here, and Rak’tika Greatwood here.
• New Beast Tribe and Primal – the pixies and their almighty regent, Titania.

Alongside information about the game, SQUARE ENIX revealed the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers Collector’s Edition. Available to pre-order from the SQUARE ENIX Store starting 6^th February.

The Collector’s Edition includes:

• Shadowbringers Special Art Box – A unique silver-inlaid box featuring an illustration by artist Yoshitaka Amano.
• Dark Knight Figure – An impressive high-quality figure that features the Warrior of Darkness as a dark knight.
• Shadowbringers Art Book – An art book featuring a wealth of illustrations and concept art used in the creation of the expansion.
• Shadowbringers Logo Sticker Cling – A reusable vinyl cling featuring the Shadowbringers logo.
• FINAL FANTASY XIV Playing Cards – A deck of playing cards featuring a range of artwork from A Realm Reborn through Shadowbringers.
• In-game Grani Mount – Ride the formidable Grani and strike terror into the heart of any foe in your path. Caution is recommended when mounting the rather pointy beast.
• In–game Wind-up Fran Minion – Take Fran along as your partner in the skies, on land, or under the water. Wherever your adventure takes you, just keep it away from Mist.
• In–game Revolver Gunbreaker Weapon – Squall’s iconic gunblade makes its appearance in FFXIV as a gunbreaker-exclusive weapon. Charge into battle with it…or not. Whatever.

Pre-orders for Shadowbringers will open exclusively on the SQUARE ENIX Store from 6^th February. Anyone pre-ordering will be eligible to receive the following items, which will be delivered starting 1^st March, 2019 at 8am GMT:

• In-game Baby Gremlin Minion – There is nothing more invigorating than venturing into unfamiliar lands with a baby gremlin nipping at your heels and bad-mouthing your every move.
• Aetheryte Earring – An earring modeled after the Aetherytes found in towns across the land. Grants 30% bonus EXP when worn, up to level 70.
• Early Access – Early access grants users the ability to play Shadowbringers on 28^th June¹, several days before the official release!

Thanks to items being delivered ahead of launch, anyone pre-ordering Shadowbringers will be able to receive their Aetheryte Earrings to catch-up to level 70 before the expansion releases on 2^nd July.

Additionally, in a surprise announcement, Yoshida revealed that the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Edition for PC—including 30 days of subscription time—will be made available for free to all Twitch Prime members² beginning 4^th February 2019 through 3^rd May 2019. Complete details on this promotion, including instructions on code redemption are available here: https://twitch.tv/prime.

There’s more information on Shadowbringers to come at the Fan Festival in Tokyo on 23^rd – 24^th March, 2019. All Fan Festival events will be streamed free of charge on the official FINAL FANTASY XIV Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/finalfantasyxiv

That’s everything from the Keynote Address, and what an incredible set of reveals that was! What do you think? Let us know in the normal places and check back for more coverage over the weekend. We’ll be tweeting live from the Fan Fest with thoughts, cosplay and other FFXIV-related things.

Final Fantasy XIV Online: Shadowbringers releases on July 2nd 2019 for Playstation 4 and PC.

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As reported earlier, at the FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Fest, today Naoki Yoshida today revealed the new race, the Viera. But a lot of people were wondering why there were no male Viera represented in the promotional material or trailer.

In a press conference, Yoshida was asked whether this was going to continue to be the case or whether male Viera would be coming with the 5.0 update to the popular MMO. However, he refused to comment on this matter, teasing that this would be revealed at the Tokyo Fan Fest on March 23rd-24th 2019 (he even did a motion zipping his mouth).

You might remember the Viera from FINAL FANTASY XII, with the fantastic Fran being a playable party member for the journey. Although male Viera were mentioned in the lore of the world, they were not seen. The same has been the case for the Viera that have appeared in the world of Eorzea so far as well.

The wait for this is like torture! What do you think about this new race for FINAL FANTASY XIV? Will you be changing to a Viera when the new race arrives with the update?

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: Shadowbringers is released on July 2nd 2019 for Playstation 4 and PC.

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We’ve just about calmed down from yesterday (male Viera pls),  and the Sunday of FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Fest 2019 in Paris has just kicked off with the reveal of a FINAL FANTASY XV collaboration with the popular MMO.

Set to go live in mid-April, so before the Shadowbringers expansion, this collaboration was announced via a teaser trailer shown as part of the (currently ongoing) Letter from the Producer LIVE, which we have linked for you all to watch below (it goes live at 12 midday).

In it, we see FINAL FANTASY XV hero Noctis Lucis Caelum entering the world of Hydaelyn with the Regalia, where he joins the Warrior of Light in battle against magitek infantry, magitek armor, and even the Messenger, Garuda, hailing from Eos.

Also during the Letter from the Producer LIVE, Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida revealed what FINAL FANTASY XIV Online players can expect in the coming months as the Stormblood expansion reaches its conclusion.

The upcoming patch schedule is:

Patch 4.55 

• – New Rival Wings Map “Hidden Gorge” – The newest campaign in this large-scale 48-man PvP content will feature new mechanics and rules. Two teams will compete to control train stations within the arena to obtain valuable cargo, and best Goblin Mercenaries who roam the battlefield to win their favor and have them fight as an ally.
• – Eureka Hydatos – The fourth and final entry in the Eureka storyline will raise the elemental level cap to 60, add new logos actions and allow gear enhanced in Pyros to be further improved. Those who follow the story to its conclusion will be able to enter The Baldesion Arsenal, an ultra high-end public instanced dungeon for up to 56 players. It’s a challenge not for the faint-hearted!

Patch 4.56 – coming Late March

• – New Main Scenario Quests – the Stormblood storyline comes to a shocking conclusion.
• – Even Further Hildibrand Adventures – the Inspector Extraordinaire makes a return.
• – Stormblood Beast Tribe Quests – a new quest series bringing together the Beast Tribes of the last expansion.

Patch 4.57

• – World Visit System – Travel to any world within your data center using the U’ldah, Limsa Lominsa, or Gridania aetherytes to meet and play with friends.

Are you as excited as us for this upcoming collaboration? What about the various patch updates for FINAL FANTASY XIV? Let us know in the comments, or on Twitter and Facebook, and check back for more coverage of this and other Japanese titles!

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers is due for release on July 2nd 2019 for Playstation 4 and PC.

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