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New Final Fantasy 14 site update stabs the final pin into my conspiracy board, leaving me 99.9% sure I know what the new…
The author believes they have definitively uncovered that the new physical ranged job in Final Fantasy XIV will be a crossbow-wielding falconer, citing a new image on the patch 7.5 website as the final piece of evidence. This aligns with previous hints from sound design and trailer snippets, vindicating their long-held speculation.
Final Fantasy 14 Evercold's new DPS job will be revealed in October, but Square Enix is already dropping some big,…
Square Enix will reveal the next new DPS job for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail at the Japanese Fan Fest on October 31, 2026. Composer Masayoshi Soken teased fans with audio snippets, leading to speculation that the new job could be a Falconer-type class, similar to concepts seen in previous Final Fantasy titles.
The FF14 Bastion is our first new Evercold job - here's everything Yoshi-P announced in the Fanfest Berlin keynote
During Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest Berlin, Game Director Naoki Yoshida revealed the new 'Bastion' job for the upcoming 8.0 expansion, Evercold, set to launch in January 2027. The keynote also showcased new zones, a third raid difficulty tier, and collaborations with Final Fantasy VII Remake.
'I was like, am I gonna pass out on stage?': Final Fantasy 14's rock band on transcending from videogame music to on-stage at the UK's biggest rock and metal festival
Final Fantasy 14's in-house rock band, The Primals, led by composer Masayoshi Soken, discusses their experience performing at the UK's Download Festival. The band members, including Michael-Christopher Koji Fox and GUNN, shared their excitement and exhaustion from the high-energy set, noting how videogame music and rock music have become increasingly intertwined.
I went to the UK's largest rock festival to see its one and only videogame band
The Primals, Final Fantasy 14's in-house band, performed at the UK's Download Festival, marking their first live show outside of a Fan Festival or Asia tour. Despite being a niche act, the band drew an enthusiastic crowd, demonstrating the potential for videogame music to resonate at mainstream rock festivals.
92ND LETTER FROM THE PRODUCER LIVE BROADCAST UNVEILS FINAL FANTASY XIV PATCH 7.5 TRAIL TO THE HEAVENS TRAILER AND MORE
SQUARE ENIX revealed details for Final Fantasy XIV Online's upcoming Patch 7.5, titled Trail to the Heavens, set for release on April 28th. The update will include new main scenario quests, the Beastmaster limited job, the final part of the Echoes of Vana'diel alliance raid, a new dungeon, and an Ultimate difficulty raid. Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida showcased a trailer for the patch, while Sound Director Masayoshi Soken discussed The Primals' performance at Download Festival.
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.
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.
'Final Fantasy 14's The Primals will be at Download Festival 2026' sounds like something I just made up…
The Primals, the in-house band for Final Fantasy 14 Online, are set to perform at the Download Festival in the UK in June 2026. This marks their first standalone concert outside of Asia or global fan events. The band, known for performing live versions of Final Fantasy 14 tracks composed by Masayoshi Soken, will play on the Dogtooth Stage.
