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Talking Evercold, Bastion, and the future of Final Fantasy XIV at Fan Fest Berlin
During Fan Fest Berlin, Final Fantasy XIV Director Naoki Yoshida discussed the upcoming expansion Evercold, addressing challenges in visual identity inspired by Norse mythology and plans for housing system overhauls. He also detailed the new Bastion Tank job, the split between Main and Off-Tank roles, and ambitious crossover content like Evangelion and Final Fantasy VII Remake. Yoshida emphasized transparency and community engagement as key to the game's enduring success and reaffirmed his commitment to its development.
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG isn’t playable on Steam Deck yet but should be?
This article discusses the current state of MMORPG compatibility on the Steam Deck, highlighting which games work well and which do not. The author expresses a desire for more MMORPGs to be playable on the platform without extensive workarounds, posing the question of which titles should prioritize Steam Deck support.
Final Fantasy 14 comes to Switch 2 later this year with the now-famous free trial, but the file size is going to be absolutely massive
Final Fantasy XIV is launching on the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4th, requiring a massive 117.2 GB download. The MMORPG will feature its popular free trial and a separate monthly subscription, distinct from the usual Nintendo Switch Online membership. The upcoming Evercold expansion, part of the Godless Realms Saga, was also teased with a new tank class called the Bastion.
MMO Week in Review: FFXIV in Berlin, Black Desert in SoCal, and Jimothy saturation
This week's MMO news covers Final Fantasy XIV's Fan Festival in Berlin, Black Desert's Heidel Ball, and the early access launch of SEED. Updates were also provided for Dungeons & Dragons Online, Aion 2, and The Guild reunion movie. Several games saw controversy including World of Warcraft staff cheating, Elder Scrolls Online capacity issues, and Microsoft layoffs.
Final Fantasy 14 is planning 2 major overhauls to its housing system to catch up with World of Warcraft: 'It's probably the number 1 thing on the list a lot of people are requesting'
Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida revealed plans for two major overhauls to the game's housing system, inspired in part by World of Warcraft's new system. The first overhaul will focus on making the UI more accessible for casual players, while the second, more secretive overhaul is also planned and is highly requested by the player base.
Make My MMO: Legends of Aria and The Guild are back, SpiritVale breaks 20K concurrent
This article provides an update on various crowdfunded MMORPGs, noting the return of Legends of Aria as Legends of Aria Eternal and the successful Kickstarter for The Guild movie. It also highlights SpiritVale's launch and its achievement of over 20,000 concurrent players, while mentioning other games like Book of Travels preparing to sunset and Stars Reach nearing early access.
World of Warcraft is reportedly getting a crossover with Dungeons & Dragons according to a hastily deleted article
A deleted post from Roll20 suggests that World of Warcraft is planning a crossover with Dungeons & Dragons, though neither Wizards of the Coast nor Blizzard Entertainment have made an official announcement. This potential collaboration follows D&D's recent surge in popularity and its history of cross-media ventures.
Final Fantasy 14 Evercold changes housing for the better, Yoshi-P says, and World of Warcraft's "amazing" take on the MMO staple has "been a good source of research"
Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida announced two major overhauls for the game's housing system, planned for the patch 8.0 series following the Dawntrail expansion. Yoshida cited World of Warcraft's housing system as a source of inspiration and research for these upcoming improvements, aiming to make the system more accessible and enjoyable for players.
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P doesn't quite get the community hype around Chort, the chunky boss who quickly…
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida expressed surprise at the community's strong affection for the boss character Chort, introduced in patch 7.5. Despite not fully understanding the hype or the memes surrounding the character, Yoshida acknowledged the development team enjoys seeing players engage with and create content around the game's elements. He encouraged players to continue sharing their feedback and what they enjoy about the game.
Yoshi-P's "huge list" of FF14 Evercold plans range from helping you through MSQ, to battling World of Warcraft's housing
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida detailed extensive plans for the game's future, dubbed 'Evercold,' which will include significant overhauls to player housing and the main story progression. Yoshida also discussed the team's approach to incorporating player feedback, the challenges of integrating crossover content like Final Fantasy VII, and his personal commitment to the game as his life's work.
The Daily Grind: When do deaths in MMOs go from funny to annoying?
This article discusses the point at which player deaths in MMORPGs transition from being a humorous or neutral occurrence to an actively annoying one. Using an example from Palworld, the author explores how repeated deaths while trying to recover lost items can detract from the core gameplay experience.
Final Fantasy VII Remake series coming to Final Fantasy XIV
During Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest in Berlin, director Naoki Yoshida announced a major crossover event with the Final Fantasy VII Remake series. This new raid series, titled "Beyond the Lifestream," will begin with Patch 8.01 and feature iconic bosses from the Remake series. Additionally, a Final Fantasy VII-themed typing mini-game called "Keybound Brawler" will be added to the Gold Saucer in Patch 7.56.
Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest reveals masses of new details including a new Job, Collector’s Edition, and Switch 2 release
During Final Fantasy Fan Festival Berlin 2026, Square Enix revealed new details for the upcoming expansion, Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold. The expansion will introduce a new Main Tank Job called Bastion, new areas like the sky-based realmship Naglfar, and a new feature allowing players more freedom in choosing their main scenario route with Auto Content Balancing. Additionally, Final Fantasy XIV will launch on Nintendo Switch on August 4, 2026, with a free one-month subscription period, and a Collector's Edition featuring both physical and digital in-game items was also announced.
Desert Oasis: Liveblogging from Black Desert Online’s Heidel Ball
Massively OP reporter Carlo Lacsina is providing live coverage from Pearl Abyss's Heidel Ball event for Black Desert Online. The event serves as one of the game's major roadmap announcements, with press invited to attend and interview developers. The article details the atmosphere and attendee interactions at the venue.
Camelot Unchained is extending its usual time-limited early access to ten days as a result of server issues
Unchained Entertainment has extended the early access testing period for its MMORPG Camelot Unchained to ten days due to server login issues encountered last weekend. The extension is a gesture of apology and gratitude to players. The developers are addressing a bug related to character zone changes under load, with future updates planned to introduce a new class progression system and player quests.
Final Fantasy XIV for Nintendo Switch 2 releases 4th August
Square Enix has announced that the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV will be released on August 4th for the Nintendo Switch. The game will include an extensive free trial featuring acclaimed expansions like Heavensward.
Here's a closer look at the FF14 Beastmaster and The Crucible of the Unbroken, courtesy of Live Letter 93
Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming patch 7.56 will introduce the Beastmaster, a new limited job that utilizes captured beasts for combat. This job is tied to a new activity called 'The Crucible of the Unbroken,' a magic board game where players train their beasts. The preview detailed the Beastmaster's mechanics, including beast capture, skill borrowing, and the strategic elements of The Crucible of the Unbroken, which requires players to build teams based on enemy weaknesses and utilize special items and gear.
Final Fantasy 14's Evercold expansion brings aboard a Final Fantasy 7 collab and a job that's all about fighting with massive shields
Square Enix announced new details for Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming expansion, Dawntrail, including a new job called Bastion and a Final Fantasy VII Remake-themed raid series titled Beyond the Lifestream. The expansion will also feature new areas like Fargarth and Naglfar, system updates such as reorderable main story quests and auto content balancing, expanded character creator options, and a combat overhaul called Evolved.
It's taken 13 years, but Final Fantasy 14 has finally broken the Sephiroth-shaped emergency glass
Square Enix announced a major collaboration between Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy VII titled 'Beyond the Lifestream' during the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Berlin. The upcoming expansion, Dawntrail, will feature an eight-player raid series dedicated to Final Fantasy VII characters, with input from key developers of both franchises, including Tetsuya Nomura for character design. Additionally, the Gold Saucer will receive an attraction based on the Final Fantasy VII Gold Saucer and a typing game.
WRUP: Presenting Bilford McGurkee’s Slam Your Hand In The Car Door edition
This article is a weekly roundup of what the Massively OP staff and community are playing. This week's participants mention games like Splatoon, Pokopia, Pokemon Go, Guild Wars 2, Palworld, The Division 2, Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy VIII, ZeroSpace, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The bonus question asks about the worst reason for ruining one's sleep schedule, with answers ranging from work to gaming.
