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 Ultimate Fantasy XIV On-line is formally coming to Xbox Sequence X|S.

First introduced on the Ultimate 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 among gaming’s most welcoming communities is about to get even larger!

What’s Ultimate Fantasy XIV On-line?

Firstly, if you happen to’re not conversant in Ultimate Fantasy XIV On-line, because the title would counsel, it’s the fourteenth mainline recreation within the extremely esteemed Ultimate Fantasy collection. As with all mainline numbered Ultimate Fantasy video games nevertheless, every entry is a standalone recreation that doesn’t require any earlier expertise with the franchise. Should you’ve by no means performed a Ultimate Fantasy recreation earlier than, FFXIV is the right place to leap in!

FFXIV takes place on the earth of Hydaelyn – a vibrant planet blessed by the Mild of the Crystal. Amid azure seas, encompassing the westernmost of the Three Nice Continents, there lies a realm embraced by gods and solid by heroes. Her title — Eorzea. It’s right here that your story begins to unfold. Beckoned by the Mothercrystal — the supply of all life — you should embark upon a quest to ship the land from an eternity of Darkness.

As an internet massively multiplayer role-playing recreation, FFXIV provides a realm the place you and 27 million adventurers worldwide can embark on epic quests collectively. Full of 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 charming and ongoing story. Nevertheless it isn’t nearly defeating huge monsters together with your personalised Warrior of Mild. You may also collect supplies and craft gadgets, take pleasure in collection staples together with Chocobos, Moogles, and Airships, take pleasure in a day of mini-games and mahjong on the Gold Saucer, and even purchase a home.

Your journey, performed your means!

If all this sounds a bit overwhelming, by no means concern! Although initially designed to be performed on-line with others, FFXIV features a characteristic known as the Responsibility Assist system that allows tackling content material with a celebration of NPC allies versus different gamers. The truth is, by the point the open beta launches it’ll be doable to finish all the principle story dungeons from A Realm Reborn by way of 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 couple of Free Trial?

Ultimate Fantasy XIV On-line is about to launch in open beta on Xbox Sequence X|S as a part of the Patch 6.5x collection, which suggests you may count on it very quickly certainly! Alongside 4K assist on Xbox Sequence X, each consoles will take pleasure in quick loading occasions, ensuring your time in Eorzea seems and performs nice.

Moreover, you might have seen some copypasta lurking across the web pertaining to a sure free trial… properly, relaxation assured, the Ultimate Fantasy XIV On-line Expanded Free Trial will certainly be coming to Xbox Sequence X|S, that means you too will have the ability to benefit from the entirety of A Realm Reborn in addition to the award-winning Heavensward and Stormblood expansions as much as stage 70 with no restrictions on playtime!

We’re thrilled to lastly be launching on Xbox Sequence X|S, and that is only the start of our journey collectively. We’re trying ahead to sharing far more data within the run-up to launch and welcoming you all to Eorzea! Till then, might you ever stroll within the gentle of the Crystal!