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If you ask Yoshi-P, kids don't care about Final Fantasy anymore because they're taking too long to come out
Naoki Yoshida, producer of Final Fantasy 14, acknowledges that younger generations may not be as engaged with the Final Fantasy series due to long release intervals between titles. He hopes Dissidia Duellum can help foster community and brand awareness, contrasting the series' pace with the more frequent releases of games like Genshin Impact. The article also notes the significant gaps between recent main Final Fantasy entries.
Final Fantasy 14 boss man Yoshi-P says younger players "haven't really had the chance to connect" with the JRPG series as "the release intervals for new titles have gotten longer"
Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida believes the increasing release intervals between new titles are hindering younger players' connection to the JRPG series. He hopes that upcoming games will provide a new entry point for younger generations to discover and engage with the Final Fantasy universe.
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.
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.
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.
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 Begins in April, Brings Beastmaster and More
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 will launch on April 28th, with a second part arriving in September. The update will include new main scenario quests, a new dungeon, a trial featuring Enuo, and the third part of the Dawntrail Alliance raid. Additionally, the Beastmaster limited job will be added in the Patch 7.5x series.
7.5 FFXIV Patch Part 1 and 2 Release Dates Set
Square Enix has announced the release dates for Final Fantasy XIV's Patch 7.5. Part 1 will launch on April 28, 2026, with Part 2 scheduled for early September 2026. The updates will include new main scenario quests, a FFXI crossover, new trials, a new ultimate raid, and housing updates.
FINAL FANTASY XIV PATCH 7.5: TRAIL TO THE HEAVENS REVEALED FOR 28th APRIL RELEASE
Square Enix revealed that Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5, titled Trail to the Heavens, will be released on April 28th. The update will include new main scenario quests, the final alliance raid, a new dungeon, a new Ultimate raid, and the Beastmaster limited job. The broadcast also detailed the release schedule for the 7.5x series and mentioned upcoming events like The Primals performing at Download Festival.
Square-Enix forced a Final Fantasy XIV website offline, accusing it of ‘excessive harassment’
Square Enix has forced the closure of a Final Fantasy XIV fan news website, Netoge News, due to 'excessive harassment' of its staff. The website operator agreed to close the blog, issue an apology, and pay a settlement after receiving a demand from Square Enix. The exact nature of the harassment remains unconfirmed, with speculation pointing to doxxing or criticism of specific staff members like Tetsuya Nomura or Naoki Yoshida.
FFXIV Letter From the Producer Live XCI (91) Appears in March
Square Enix will host the first "Letter from the Producer Live XCI (91)" stream on March 13, 2026, to discuss upcoming content for Final Fantasy XIV, including patch 7.5. Director Naoki Yoshida and Global Community Producer Toshio Murouchi will present the information, which will be broadcast on Niconico, Twitch, and YouTube. The stream will cover "Part 1" of the 7.5 updates and potentially other game-related news.
