Final Fantasy XIV Online is Coming to Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2024

After a lot anticipation, it’s lastly confirmed – critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online is formally coming to Xbox Series X|S.

First introduced on the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2023 in Las Vegas by FFXIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida and CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer, let’s break down the announcement and reveal and what it means for Xbox avid gamers now that one in all gaming’s most welcoming communities is set to get even greater!

What is Final Fantasy XIV Online?

Firstly, in the event you’re not conversant in Final Fantasy XIV Online, because the title would counsel, it’s the fourteenth mainline recreation in the extremely esteemed Final Fantasy collection. As with all mainline numbered Final Fantasy video games nevertheless, every entry is a standalone recreation that doesn’t require any earlier expertise with the franchise. If you’ve by no means performed a Final Fantasy recreation earlier than, FFXIV is the proper place to leap in!

FFXIV takes place in the world of Hydaelyn – a vibrant planet blessed by the Light of the Crystal. Amid azure seas, encompassing the westernmost of the Three Great Continents, there lies a realm embraced by gods and cast by heroes. Her title — Eorzea. It is right here that your story begins to unfold. Beckoned by the Mothercrystal — the supply of all life — it’s essential to embark upon a quest to ship the land from an eternity of Darkness.

As a web-based massively multiplayer role-playing recreation, FFXIV affords a realm the place you and 27 million adventurers worldwide can embark on epic quests collectively. Filled with bustling cities, towering forests, and lethal deserts, FFXIV’s consistently up to date, and ever-engaging world takes you to the far reaches of the land and past, with a fascinating and ongoing story. But it isn’t nearly defeating large monsters together with your personalised Warrior of Light. You may also collect supplies and craft gadgets, get pleasure from collection staples together with Chocobos, Moogles, and Airships, get pleasure from a day of mini-games and mahjong on the Gold Saucer, and even purchase a home.

Your journey, performed your manner!

If all this sounds a bit overwhelming, by no means concern! Though initially designed to be performed on-line with others, FFXIV features a function known as the Duty Support system that permits tackling content material with a celebration of NPC allies as opposed to different gamers. In truth, by the point the open beta launches it’ll be attainable to full all the principle story dungeons from A Realm Reborn via Endwalker solo, enabling you to comfortably expertise the tales of Eorzea on their very own.

When can I play it…and what have I heard a few Free Trial?

Final Fantasy XIV Online is set to launch in open beta on Xbox Series X|S as a part of the Patch 6.5x collection, which suggests you’ll be able to anticipate it very quickly certainly! Alongside 4K help on Xbox Series X, each consoles will get pleasure from quick loading instances, ensuring your time in Eorzea appears to be like and performs nice.

Additionally, you could have seen some copypasta lurking across the web pertaining to a sure free trial… effectively, relaxation assured, the Final Fantasy XIV Online Expanded Free Trial will certainly be coming to Xbox Series X|S, which means you too can be in a position to benefit from the entirety of A Realm Reborn in addition to the award-winning Heavensward and Stormblood expansions up to degree 70 with no restrictions on playtime!

We’re thrilled to lastly be launching on Xbox Series X|S, and this is only the start of our journey collectively. We’re trying ahead to sharing rather more data in the run-up to launch and welcoming you all to Eorzea! Until then, might you ever stroll in the sunshine of the Crystal!