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FFXIV Switch 2 Trailer Confirms August Early Access and Separate Subscriptions
gaming1 month ago

FFXIV Switch 2 Trailer Confirms August Early Access and Separate Subscriptions

Square Enix released a Final Fantasy XIV gameplay trailer for Switch 2, showing an August 2026 early access window with about a month of testing before official service. The Switch 2 version requires purchasing the game plus a separate subscription (half price if you have remaining time on other platforms), and you won’t need Nintendo Switch Online for this version. The piece also notes a teaser for Final Fantasy Resonance for Switch/Switch 2 releasing in October.

via Nintendo Life|
#early-access#final-fantasy-xiv#gaming
Final Fantasy 14 Debuts Switch 2 Gameplay Trailer Ahead of August Release
gaming1 month ago

Final Fantasy 14 Debuts Switch 2 Gameplay Trailer Ahead of August Release

Final Fantasy 14 is officially headed to Nintendo Switch 2, with its first full gameplay trailer released after a tease in a Nintendo Direct. The port was announced at the Fan Festival and is slated for August, with the trailer highlighting the MMO’s story, battles, environments, and multiple job classes from its expansions, while the director notes expected frame-rate performance.

via Nintendo Everything|
#final-fantasy-xiv#gameplay-trailer#gaming
FFXIV Patch 7.5 unlock guide reveals new story chapters, dungeons, and raids
gaming2 months ago

FFXIV Patch 7.5 unlock guide reveals new story chapters, dungeons, and raids

Final Fantasy XIV’s Patch 7.5 (Trail to the Heavens) adds new main scenario content, a Clyteum expert dungeon, Hell on Rails (trial and Extreme), the Windurst alliance raid The Third Walk, and related system updates. The article provides a detailed unlock guide listing each content piece’s quest names, NPCs, and requirements (level and item level) and how to access them via MSQ, Duty Finder, Trust, and other game systems, along with notes on ongoing patch cadence and additional tweaks.

via Nova Crystallis|
#dawntrail#final-fantasy-xiv#gaming
FFXIV's Evercold expansion teased with Switch 2 support and evolved battles
gaming2 months ago

FFXIV's Evercold expansion teased with Switch 2 support and evolved battles

At Square Enix’s NA Fan Festival, Final Fantasy XIV announced Evercold, the sixth expansion set in The Fourth with ice-tinged threats, and teased ongoing development of an Evolved Mode alongside two original Evercold jobs. Naoki Yoshida addressed Switch 2 adaptions (including built‑in mouse controls and options for TV or handheld play), clarified optimization goals, and noted continued PS4 support while encouraging a transition to PS5. The team outlined a gradual, balance-conscious approach to new jobs and raiding, highlighted the Kefka-focused Dancing Mad Ultimate raid, and emphasized long-term plans to keep FFXIV thriving for another decade, with discussions about a possible standalone spinoff in the future. Regional matchmaking across worlds was enabled after substantial infrastructure work, marking a major step in cross‑region play.

via Nova Crystallis|
#dancing-mad-ultimate#evercold#evolved-mode
FFXIV Localizer Faces Fan Backlash Over AI Art at Fan Fest
news2 months ago

FFXIV Localizer Faces Fan Backlash Over AI Art at Fan Fest

At the FF XIV Fan Fest 2026, Square Enix localizer Koji Fox used AI-generated images and a Copilot-kun music video during a panel, sparking fan backlash even as he explained AI was used due to time constraints and to reflect the CEO’s push for AI tools. Critics argued the AI elements undercut the artists’ work, while Square Enix leadership has signaled an aggressive stance on AI. The event also announced Evercold, the next expansion due in January 2027.

via Kotaku|
#ai#final-fantasy#final-fantasy-xiv
FFXIV on Switch 2 Promises Stable 30fps, With Towns as Possible Hitches
gaming2 months ago

FFXIV on Switch 2 Promises Stable 30fps, With Towns as Possible Hitches

Final Fantasy XIV Online is coming to Switch 2 this August, with director Naoki Yoshida confirming it can run at a stable 30fps on the new hardware. While performance should be solid overall thanks to heavy optimisation, some densely populated areas like towns may experience frame rate dips. Square Enix is offering a one-month free early-access period to test the port before the subscription-based service kicks in.

via Nintendo Life|
#30fps#final-fantasy-xiv#frame-rate
FFXIV lands on Switch 2 with stable 30fps despite crowded towns
technology2 months ago

FFXIV lands on Switch 2 with stable 30fps despite crowded towns

Final Fantasy XIV is headed to Nintendo Switch 2, announced at the Anaheim Fan Festival. Director Yoshida says optimization work aims for a stable 30fps, though towns with lots of players may see frame-rate dips. The port, set for August, will require a separate subscription from Nintendo Switch Online, and the Switch 2’s versatility should let players choose their preferred play style.

via Nintendo Everything|
#30fps#final-fantasy-xiv#frame-rate
FFXIV Fan Fest 2026: Evercold Expansion, Evangelion Raids, and Major QoL Upgrades
games2 months ago

FFXIV Fan Fest 2026: Evercold Expansion, Evangelion Raids, and Major QoL Upgrades

At Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2026, Square Enix announced Evercold, the next expansion due January 2027, alongside sweeping QoL upgrades (season-style patch cadence, cross‑job item level syncing, richer character customization), removal of data-center boundaries, new and revamped jobs (Beastmaster among them) with a two‑mode system (Reborn and Evolved), a level cap raise to 110, Neon Genesis Evangelion raid content, a Switch 2 port planned for August, and an on‑going patch schedule (7.5–7.56) with more details to come at future Fan Fests in Berlin and Tokyo.

via Kotaku|
#data-center-boundaries#evercold#final-fantasy-xiv
FFXIV Arrives on Switch 2 in August — and it needs a separate subscription
gaming2 months ago

FFXIV Arrives on Switch 2 in August — and it needs a separate subscription

Final Fantasy XIV is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, but the Switch 2 edition will require its own separate subscription (Nintendo Online won’t be needed). Active FF14 subscribers can buy the Switch 2 version for 50% off, though the price and exact date are not yet announced. The release accompanies Patch 7.5: Trail to the Heavens and the Dawntrail expansion.

via Eurogamer.net|
#dawntrail#final-fantasy-xiv#gaming
FFXIV Arrives on Switch 2 This August With a Separate Subscription
gaming2 months ago

FFXIV Arrives on Switch 2 This August With a Separate Subscription

Final Fantasy XIV Online is arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 this August, kicking off with a one-month free early access period; after that you’ll need a standalone Switch 2 subscription (existing players get 50% off and can keep their characters). You do not need Nintendo Switch Online to play. The Switch 2 port coincides with the announcement of the Evercold expansion for January 2027, with more details to come on the official site.

via Nintendo Life|
#evercold-expansion#final-fantasy-xiv#free-trial
Square Enix Launches FFXIV Fan Festival 2026 Merchandise Pre-Orders
entertainment6 months ago

Square Enix Launches FFXIV Fan Festival 2026 Merchandise Pre-Orders

Square Enix has announced a wide range of official merchandise for the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026, including apparel, collectibles, and lifestyle goods, available for pre-order from December 17, 2025, to January 12, 2026, with limited supplies and made-to-order items to ensure delivery before the event in April 2026.

via Essential Japan|
#entertainment#fan-festival-2026#final-fantasy-xiv