FF14's Dawntrail Draws Inspiration from Elden Ring, Promises New Jobs and Multiplayer Focus

TL;DR
Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming expansion, Dawntrail, draws inspiration from Elden Ring, particularly in world design and atmosphere, rather than difficulty. Director Naoki Yoshida assures players that the game's balance will remain approachable, with the new expansion launching on July 2 and Early Access starting June 28.
- Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail Was Heavily Inspired By Elden Ring Kotaku
- FF14 director Yoshi-P says 'possibly 98%' of the team are inspired by Elden Ring, but assures players Dawntrail won't be as brutally hard PC Gamer
- Naoki Yoshida: With FFXIV Solo Features Laid Out, Team Will Return To Multiplayer Focus MMORPG.com
- Final Fantasy 14 Almost Has A Time Mage Job Before Yoshi-P Scrapped It TheGamer
- "There is content that includes weapons for the new jobs" Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P teases glamour weapons for new jobs and more (Exclusive) Sportskeeda
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