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Final Fantasy 14 devs ask for the impossible, beg players to "take time to read" up on the MMO's options…
Final Fantasy XIV's global community producer Toshio Murouchi humorously urged players to read the game's extensive settings and options menus, especially in preparation for the upcoming expansion Dawntrail. While the developers have implemented numerous options over the MMO's decade-long history, players often request features that already exist. Some community members suggested improving the UI with features like a search bar to make navigation easier.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Alien: Isolation 2, Modern Warfare 4, and more will be playable ahead of release at PAX…
PAX Australia will feature playable demos of upcoming games including Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Alien: Isolation 2, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Attendees can also experience Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2 and participate in Ubisoft esports events.
Attendees will be able to check out a demo of The Witcher 3 DLC Songs of the Past behind closed doors at PAX Australia
Attendees at PAX Australia will have the opportunity to experience a behind-closed-doors demo of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming DLC, Songs of the Past. The expansion, developed by Fool's Theory in collaboration with CD Projekt, will feature a new region and focus on the character Dandelion. The event also includes panels and demos for other games and tabletop experiences.
Americans will be getting up before dawn to watch this weekend’s Final Fantasy XIV fan festival in Berlin
Americans will need to wake up early this weekend to watch the Final Fantasy XIV fan festival in Berlin, with the keynote containing major announcements scheduled for 4:00 a.m. EDT on Saturday. Gameplay footage of Beastmaster will also be shown during a "Letter from the Producer" segment later that day. The game's team, including localization director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox and global community producer Toshio Murouchi, will also be present at Otakon 2026 the following weekend.
FFXIV Fan Fest 2026 Twitch Chat Badges Revealed
Square Enix revealed six Twitch chat badges that will be available during Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2026 events. Viewers can earn these badges by watching official Square Enix streams or participating streams for an hour during the North American, European, and Japanese festivals. Final Fantasy XIV is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
FFXIV Jollibee Crossover Starts Next Week
Square Enix and Jollibee have announced a crossover event for Final Fantasy XIV, set to begin on April 21, 2026. The collaboration will feature special meals, merchandise including t-shirts and hoodies, and an in-game emote. The event will be available in the US and Canada, with specific details on meals and items provided.
Here's everything in FF14 7.5 shown during Live Letter 92, including the return of Final Fantasy's most sinister villain
The Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter 92 provided a detailed preview of the upcoming Patch 7.5, 'Trail to the Heavens,' launching April 28. The update includes the first part of a new Main Scenario Questline, the conclusion of the Echoes of Vana'diel alliance raid, and the introduction of the new Beastmaster limited job. The presentation also showcased new dungeons, trials, PvP updates, quality-of-life improvements like consolidated dye systems and expanded glamour dresser options, and the return of characters like Zero and Golbez, with a tease of Kefka's involvement.
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.
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.
