Eorzea, an awe-inspiring land of endless possibilities. Whether you choose to battle fierce creatures in the wilderness, fashion the ultimate blade in the forge, or swap tall tales in the local tavern, the history of Final Fantasy XIV will be shaped by your actions. Choose from an exotic variety of races, looks and classes to fashion your hero. Change classes simply by equipping a different weapon or tool and tackle an ever-changing assortment of level quests alone or with friends.

In addition to bringing the long-running story arc that began with A Realm Reborn to its conclusion, Endwalker will mark a new beginning for the MMO, setting the stage for new adventures that longtime fans and new players can enjoy together. The new expansion will bring an abundance of new features, including multiple new jobs, an increased level cap, vast new areas, updates to the battle system, a variety of new challenges to overcome, as well as crafter and gatherer content.

The age of adventure has begun.

The Final Fantasy XIV  Fan Festival 2023 in Las Vegas delivered some bombshells. For one thing, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida revealed the next expansion, Dawntrail. It’s packed with new content, from new story, to new sidequests, FATEs, Treasure Hunts and more.

Not only that, but the new expansion will give the game a bit of a glow-up with a new update to the graphics.

By the way have you heard of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, which you'll soon be able to play with an even further expanded free trial which you can play through the entirety of A Realm Reborn, Heavensward and the Stormblood expansions up to level SEVENTY for free with no restrictions on playtime?

The next expansion for Final Fantasy XIV Online is titled ‘Dawntrail’ and launches Summer 2024.

As revealed in the above teaser trailer, the new expansion sees the Warrior of Light travel to the land of Tural for the first time.

The new expansion brings with it a wealth of new content. Expect new story, multiple new jobs, sprawling new areas to explore, new allied tribes, new dungeons, new side quests, new Hunts, new Fates, new Treasure Hunts and much more.

Here are just some of the things you can expect:

• Journey to the New World, Tural, and its capital, Tuliyollal
• Explore new areas, including the mountainous Urqopacha and the forest of Yak T’el
• New Allied Tribes, including the diminutive Pelupelu who wear distinctive masks and inhabit Urqopacha
• Level Cap increase from 90 to 100
• Multiple New Jobs
• Core Battle Content including FATEs, Hunts, Treasure Hunts and Sidequests
• New Dungeons
• New Threats, including Valigarmanda
• Duty Support Update
• New Gear and Recipes
• Expansive New Lifestyle Content
• New Variant Dungeons, Alliance Raid, 8-Player Raid and Ultimate Raid

What’s more, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail will introduce the game’s first graphical update for both the character and world visuals. Among these enhancements, you’ll see improvements to the screen-wide aesthetic appeal, higher resolution textures and improved material qualities.

Final Fantasy XIV Online comes to Xbox Series X|S

The long-awaited Xbox version of the critically acclaimed MMO will be launching on Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2024, with an open beta on Xbox Series X|S as part of the Patch 6.5x series, which means you can expect it very soon indeed!

Alongside 4K support on Xbox Series X, both consoles will enjoy fast loading times, making sure your time in Eorzea looks and plays great.

The Final Fantasy XIV Online Expanded Free Trial will indeed be coming to Xbox Series X|S, meaning you too will be able to enjoy the entirety of A Realm Reborn as well as the award-winning Heavensward and Stormblood expansions up to level 70 with no restrictions on playtime!

The Even Further Expanded Free Trial

Final Fantasy XIV Online famously has one of the most generous free trials out there, and it’s about to become even more so.

During the Patch 6.5x series, the Free Trial will add all the content from the Stormblood expansion, including the Red Mage and Samurai jobs.

That means that you’ll be able to play all the content from A Realm Reborn, the first expansion Heavensward and the second expansion Stormblood (including updates through Patch 4.56) and take characters up to level 70… and with no limits on playtime!

It’s essentially the equivalent of three full FINAL FANTASY games absolutely free!

Final Fantasy XIV is coming to Fall Guys

Let’s end with news of an awesome upcoming collaboration with Mediatonic’s party royale obstacle course smash hit Fall Guys!

Firstly, the ‘Warriors of Light Fame Pass’ will release for Fall Guys on August 22, 2023, which will allow you to bring the spirit of Final Fantasy XIV Online into the wildly entertaining free for alls the game is known for!

Then, as part of the Patch 6.5x series, you’ll be able to enjoy a new Fall Guys-inspired Gold Saucer attraction in Final Fantasy XIV Online!

Final Fantasy XIV is available for PC, PS5, PS4 and Mac, coming to Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2024.