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Final Fantasy XIV celebrates Hatching-Tide once more starting on March 23
Final Fantasy XIV is celebrating its annual Hatching-Tide in-game event starting March 23rd and running until April 6th. Players can acquire various egg-themed glasses, including Spriggan and chicken designs, available as both head equipment and cosmetic face items. The event also introduces new housing decorations.
Square Enix Publisher Sale Video Features Matt Mercer and Ben Starr Promoting Titles
Square Enix has released a promotional video for its current publisher sale, featuring voice actors Matt Mercer and Ben Starr. The video highlights titles such as Final Fantasy XIV, Octopath Traveler, and Bravely Default, which are available on PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation Network. The article also provides details on the Bravely Default series' sales figures and its gameplay mechanics.
How to play on the Schedule 1 beta branch for early access to new updates
This guide explains how to access the Schedule 1 beta branch on Steam for early access to new updates. It details the steps to switch to the beta build via game properties and emphasizes the importance of backing up save files before making changes. The article also covers how to revert to the stable public version or switch to alternate builds if performance issues arise.
1,200 hours in, Final Fantasy 14 player trying to beat the MMO under RuneScape's Ironman rules clears biggest obstacle yet thanks to a backup strategy that took 300 hours to prepare
A Final Fantasy 14 player, Rath Games, has successfully completed the Shadowbringers Hades trial using RuneScape's Ironman rules after 1,201 hours of gameplay. This involved a 300-hour preparation strategy, including leveling a new character to assist his main Warrior of Light.
Wisdom of Nym: What we learned about Final Fantasy XIV’s next patch from the first live letter
The latest Final Fantasy XIV live letter revealed details about upcoming patch content, including the new limited job Beastmaster, which will feature roguelike elements. Other discussed topics include a new trial boss, potential story hints related to Ilsabard and the Void, updates to housing and glamour systems, and dye consolidation. The article also touches on the schedule for future content releases.
FF14's most determined challenge runner finally hits a wall after 1,000 hours, then unveils a backup strategy that took 233 days to prepare in secret: 'I wanted so badly to tell people'
Final Fantasy XIV player RathGames, known for his 'Solo Only' challenge runs, encountered an insurmountable DPS check against the boss Hades. To overcome this, he secretly prepared a second character using multiboxing, a strategy that took 233 days to prepare and involved meticulously coordinating two characters simultaneously with a single keyboard.
MMO Week in Review: Pre-seasoning Elder Scrolls Online
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion, and previews for Final Fantasy XIV and Palia. The article also discusses player tendencies to rush MMORPG expansions and features opinions on various titles and industry issues, including comments from Jeff Kaplan regarding Activision Blizzard.
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 “Trail to the Heavens” Launches April 28 With New Raid, Dungeon, and Beastmaster Job
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XIV Online Patch 7.5, titled "Trail to the Heavens," will launch on April 28. The update introduces new story content, a dungeon called The Clyteum, a new trial, and the Beastmaster limited job. The patch also includes updates to existing systems like Occult Crescent, housing, and PvP, alongside new crafting and gathering content.
American Truck Simulator Gets First Gameplay Video of Illinois DLC Showing a Drive to Chicago
This article discusses the perceived "niche" status of simulation and strategy games within the broader gaming industry, particularly in relation to The Game Awards. It argues that these genres are more popular and prolific than often acknowledged, questioning the exclusion of simulation games from mainstream awards and media coverage. The discussion highlights the disconnect between developers, mainstream journalism, and award show nominations.
Massively Overthinking: What’s the most important takeaway from the last MMORPG you quit?
The Massively OP staff discusses their experiences quitting MMORPGs, exploring reasons ranging from developer decisions and corporate agendas to limited time and a loss of personal connection. Key takeaways often involve understanding what makes a game truly engaging beyond its mechanics, with many highlighting the importance of community and shared experiences over gameplay alone.
One Shots: The steamy seduction of swamp life
This week's One Shots column features community screenshots from various MMOs, highlighting the unexpected beauty of swamp environments in Guild Wars 2 and Final Fantasy XIV. Other submissions include a skeletal dragon from Dungeons & Dragons Online and a unique lava lamp visual in World of Warcraft.
Question time: How many of you actually care about going fast in an MMO dungeon?
This article discusses the player tendency to optimize for speed in MMORPG dungeons, particularly in World of Warcraft's Mythic+ system. It questions whether players truly care about fast dungeon runs outside of endgame content, contrasting it with the more relaxed pace found in Final Fantasy 14.
WRUP: Prisoner of the heck fart brigade edition
This weekly roundup features Massively OP staff and community members discussing their gaming plans. Participants are playing a variety of titles including Project Gorgon, Skate, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy XIV, Warframe, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft. A bonus question asks about words that look strange when written out.
Final Fantasy XIV Reveals Update 7.5 Release Date & Details Including Beastmaster and More
Square Enix revealed details for Final Fantasy XIV update 7.5 during the Letter from the Producer Live 91 broadcast. The update will include the introduction of the Beastmaster job and other new content for the MMORPG.
Final Fantasy XIV Reveals Update 7.5 Release Date & Details Including Beastmaster and More
Final Fantasy XIV has announced that Update 7.5 will be released soon, featuring details on the new Beastmaster job. In unrelated news, the English voice actor for the character G'raha Tia, Jonathan Bailey, was named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.
MMO Business Roundup: PEGI’s lockbox accountability, Root’s Discord alternative, Pickmon’s barely legal IP frappe
The Pan-European Games Information (PEGI) ratings system will now assign a default PEGI 18 rating to games featuring lockboxes or similar paid random items, with changes effective in June. A new Discord alternative called Root has emerged, and Grand Theft Auto Online is highlighting player-created content with triple rewards. The creature-collecting survival game PickMon has been unveiled, drawing comparisons to Pokemon and Palworld.
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5, Trail to the Heavens, Launches April 28
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5, "Trail to the Heavens," will launch on April 28, 2026, introducing new main scenario quests, a dungeon, an alliance raid, and a new Ultimate-difficulty raid. The update also adds the Beastmaster limited job and continues the Echoes of Vana’diel crossover series with Final Fantasy XI. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
2 years after its announcement, FF14's monster-taming Beastmaster job finally arrives this year, along with what looks like a Slay the Spire-esque roguelike mode
Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming patch 7.5 will introduce the Beastmaster job, a limited job focused on taming and utilizing creatures, and a new roguelike mode called Crucible of the Unbroken. Game director Naoki Yoshida confirmed that the Beastmaster job's development prioritized over updates for the Blue Mage job. The Beastmaster job is expected to arrive in a later update after patch 7.5, potentially in June or July.
Final Fantasy XIV 7.5 Gets an April Release Date, First Look at Beastmaster
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5, titled "Trail to the Heavens," will be released in two parts, starting April 28, 2026. The patch will introduce new main scenario quests, areas, a Crystalline Conflict stage, the final part of the Echoes of Vana’deil Alliance Raid, a new trial, and the limited job Beastmaster. Quality of life updates, including housing furnishing limits and Armoire storage, are also included. Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
First FFXIV Beastmaster Limited Job Details Shared
Square Enix has revealed details for the upcoming Beastmaster Limited Job in Final Fantasy XIV, which will function similarly to its past iterations. This melee DPS class will allow players to attack with monsters, with up to three active at once, and will be available later in the 7.5x series. The job requires a level 50 Disciple of War or Magic job, ownership of the Dawntrail expansion, and completion of the 2.0 Main Scenario Questline.
