Final Fantasy XIV
News, coverage and analysis tracking Final Fantasy XIV across the outlets.- The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG expansions could’ve used a rename?This opinion piece questions the naming conventions of MMORPG expansions, specifically criticizing the name 'Evercold' for Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming expansion. The author suggests that many expansion names fail to generate intrigue or are poorly translated, impacting player engagement with the content.
Final Fantasy XIV Online Director Confirms Mouse And Keyboard Support For Switch 2 VersionFinal Fantasy XIV Online director Naoki Yoshida confirmed that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version will support mouse and keyboard controls, as well as Joy-Con mouse controls. Players can choose their preferred input method depending on the in-game task, with options for high-difficulty raids or crafting and gathering.
Final Fantasy 14 for Nintendo Switch 2 supports keyboard and mouse controls including Joy-Con 2, director praises the systemThe director and producer of Final Fantasy 14, Naoki Yoshida, confirmed that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version will support keyboard and mouse controls, including the Joy-Con 2. Yoshida praised the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware for its versatility, noting its ability to support different playstyles for various in-game activities. The MMORPG is slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in August.- Massively Overthinking: Should MMOs reward players for content they were gonna do anyway?This article discusses the potential negative impacts of over-gamification in MMORPGs, where rewards for basic activities like logging in or completing daily quests can diminish intrinsic motivation. Several writers share experiences of feeling obligated to play rather than enjoying the game, leading to burnout and a loss of interest. The discussion explores whether these systems benefit players or studios in the long term.
FFXIV Character Miniature Figure Collection 2 Has Emet-Selch, ZenosSquare Enix has announced the second Final Fantasy XIV Miniature Figure Collection, featuring characters like Emet-Selch, Zenos Galvus, and Krile Maya Baldesion. The blind box collection is available for pre-order and includes characters from both older expansions and the upcoming Dawntrail. The figures stand approximately three inches tall and are expected to launch in July 2026.- FFXIV Director Explains Plans to Sunset PS4 Version, Estimated to Last Through Patch 8.3Final Fantasy XIV director has explained plans to sunset the PlayStation 4 version of the game, with support estimated to continue until patch 8.3. While the upcoming expansion and subsequent content will still be available on PS4, the aging hardware is reportedly reaching its limits.
I won't say 'no' to another budget gaming headset, but Glorious hasn't yet perfected the formulaThe Glorious GHS Eternal wired gaming headset offers decent audio and a comfortable build for its $60 price point, but falls short of competing with similarly priced or slightly more expensive options like the Corsair HS55 Stereo. While its 40mm drivers and detachable microphone perform adequately for gaming and calls, the headset lacks sound isolation and its audio quality is not exceptional. An RGB variant is also available for $90, offering additional features but not necessarily justifying the increased cost.- Final Fantasy 14 Director Confirms Nintendo Switch 2 Performance and Mouse-Keyboard ControlsFinal Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida confirmed technical details regarding the game's performance and mouse-keyboard control support on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. These details were shared during an interview at FFXIV Fan Fest.
- This Week in Switch 2 - Final Fantasy XIV, Capcom's crushing it, third Mario movie & We Are XboxThis episode covers the latest Nintendo and gaming news of the week, including discussions on Final Fantasy XIV, Capcom's performance, a potential third Mario movie, and updates from Xbox. The Nintendo Switch platform is also a topic of discussion.
Fortnite UEFN Star Wars Galactic Siege, Escape Vader and Droid Tycoon GameplayThis article highlights various gameplay and trailer reveals, including Fortnite's UEFN mode featuring Star Wars Galactic Siege and Droid Tycoon. It also mentions trailers for Final Fantasy XIV and Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced.- Final Fantasy XIV Online Y70 PC Case Collaboration Announced by HYTE, Pre-Orders OpenHYTE and Square Enix have announced a collaboration featuring a limited-edition Final Fantasy XIV Online themed Y70 PC case. Priced at $299.99 and scheduled for release in Q3 2026, the case showcases game characters and includes official branding. This collectible hardware follows a trend of gaming manufacturers partnering with major franchises for themed builds.
Final Fantasy 14 players mourn the cute otter backpacks they were briefly given in error, but Square Enix hopes they'll grab it again "when it is released through the intended method"Final Fantasy 14 players are mourning the accidental distribution of the adorable Senor Otter Pack, which was a bug in patch 7.5. Square Enix plans to remove the item but will offer it again through intended methods in the future. The bug has also caused a surge in the in-game currency value of items that grant access to the pack.- Empires of EVE author has launched the Kickstarter for his new MMORPG history bookAndrew Groen, author of the Empires of EVE books, has launched a Kickstarter for his new MMORPG history book, "The Archive: Epics of Virtual History." The book aims to preserve the cultural history of virtual worlds by documenting significant events and moments within games like EVE Online, World of Warcraft, and Runescape. The Kickstarter has already surpassed its initial funding goal.
Final Fantasy 14's Unreal trials are such a brilliant way to reintroduce old fights for new players and I wish we…The article praises Final Fantasy XIV's Unreal trials as an innovative method for reintroducing older Extreme trials to current players. These trials scale down older content to the current level cap, allowing players to experience them with their full modern kits, which is seen as a valuable and developer-resource-friendly approach to engaging with legacy content.- Final Fantasy XIV’s patch 7.5 accidentally granted players a fashion accessory otter-maticallyFinal Fantasy XIV patch 7.5, Trail to the Heavens, has introduced a bug that has inadvertently granted players the "Señor Otter Pack" fashion accessory. This occurred because the Black Embroidered Parasol item was assigned the same database ID as the unreleased otter backpack. A hotfix is planned to correct this and other minor issues.
How To Build The Best Team In KilnThis guide provides tips on how to build the best team in the game Kiln. The article also briefly mentions other games and trailers, including Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Final Fantasy XIV, Saros, Totopia, Orbitals, and Directive 8020.
What You Can Do in NTE (Neverness To Everness)This article provides a preview of Neverness To Everness, highlighting various trailers and gameplay reveals for upcoming and recently updated games. It includes information on Directive 8020, Saros, Final Fantasy XIV's new content, Totopia, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Orbitals, and Street Fighter 6.
FFXIV Free Trial Now Includes Shadowbringers ExpansionThe free trial for Final Fantasy XIV now includes the Shadowbringers expansion, in addition to the base game and previous expansions Heavensward and Stormblood. This update allows new players to reach level 80 and access all jobs and races from these expansions. Restrictions on gil, Party Finder, trading, and market board usage remain in place.
Before doing anything else introduced in FF14 patch 7.5, I beelined it to the Calamity Salvager to free up inventory…Final Fantasy 14 patch 7.5 introduces a new dye consolidation system that significantly frees up inventory space for players. Players can now exchange old dyes for consolidated items, reducing the number of inventory slots needed from over 100 down to just three. This update also allows for the consolidation of certain special dyes obtained from side content.
Bad news, that adorable backpack that mysteriously appeared in Final Fantasy 14 players' inventories isn't…A bug in Final Fantasy 14's Patch 7.5 caused an unreleased otter backpack item to appear in players' inventories if they already owned the Black Embroidered Parasol, due to a mistaken internal ID configuration. Square Enix has apologized for the inconvenience and plans to remove the backpack in an upcoming hotfix, with the item's intended release method remaining unclear.