Square Enix Announces Exciting Updates at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2023 in London
London, [Date] – Final Fantasy fans were treated to a slew of exciting announcements at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2023 in London. Square Enix provided a deeper look into its highly anticipated upcoming expansion, Dawntrail, and unveiled several new features that will surely captivate players.
One of the major revelations is the introduction of a new job class called Viper. The Viper class emphasizes close-range combat, wielding two one-handed weapons that can be combined to form a powerful two-handed weapon. Players can expect swift and devastating damage with this new addition to their arsenal.
In addition to the Viper class, Square Enix announced two crossover events that are sure to stir up nostalgia among fans. The first is a collaboration with Final Fantasy XI, titled “Echoes of Vana’diel.” This crossover raid will take players on an adventure through the world of Final Fantasy XI, offering a unique and thrilling experience. The second crossover event, “The Path Infernal,” brings elements from the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI into Final Fantasy XIV. Players will have the opportunity to take on the notorious Ifrit and even acquire their own Torgal mount. Notably, protagonist Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy XVI will join players on this exciting quest.
Square Enix also revealed that an open beta test for the Xbox Series X|S version of Final Fantasy XIV will commence from mid-January to February 2024. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first time Xbox players will have access to the game in nearly a decade. Fans can look forward to experiencing all the epic adventures and breathtaking moments on their Xbox consoles.
The Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail expansion, including all the newly announced features, is scheduled to launch in summer 2024 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. In addition to the Viper class and the crossover events, players can expect a collaboration with the popular game Fall Guys, as well as a level cap increase from 90 to 100, numerous new jobs, dungeons, and gear.
Further details about the expansion will be shared at the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Tokyo, set to take place in January. Fans can anticipate more exciting announcements and insights into the world of Final Fantasy XIV.
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