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7,000 hours in, Final Fantasy 14 tired me out with Dawntrail – but Evercold's healer reworks, duo duties, and new meta might win me back
Despite initial fatigue with Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, upcoming changes in the 'Evercold' update, including healer role reworks, duo duties, and a shift away from the two-minute meta, are expected to revitalize the MMORPG. These updates aim to restore the identity of healers and offer more player choice, potentially drawing players back to the game.
After 13 years, Final Fantasy 14 is finally letting healers be healers by removing cast times for attack spells and changing GCD heals: "We want healing to be a healer's main priority"
Square Enix is implementing significant changes to the healer role in Final Fantasy XIV with the upcoming 8.0 expansion, Evercold, in January 2027. These changes include removing cast times for attack spells, allowing healers to prioritize healing while still contributing damage. This shift aims to make healing the primary focus for healers, addressing a long-standing balance issue in the game.
FF14 Evercold's 'Evolved Mode' jobs aren't a replacement, because Yoshi-P remembers what happened to Star Wars Galaxies
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida discussed the upcoming 'Evolved Mode' for the Evercold expansion, emphasizing it will be an optional alternative to the existing 'Reborn Mode' to avoid alienating the player base. Yoshida cited the unpopular overhaul of Star Wars Galaxies as a cautionary tale, ensuring that established systems will remain supported and viable. The development of Evolved Mode began about a year and a half ago, with battle system planner Hikaru Tamaki playing a key role.
US FFXIV Fan Festival 2026 Schedule Shared
Square Enix has revealed the schedule for the US Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026, taking place April 24-25, 2026, in Anaheim, California. The event will feature keynotes from Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida, development panels, and concerts by The Primals. The MMORPG is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
