Square Enix announced Endwalker, the newest expansion for Final Fantasy XIV Online. It will be coming to the PC, Mac, and console versions of the super popular MMORPG this fall. This expansion is said to feature the climax of the Hydaelyn and Zodiark story. This brings to an end a long-running story arc that actually began with A Realm Reborn, which is essentially the base game.
Endwalker is said to "mark a new beginning for the beloved MMO." This expansion will set the stage for all-new adventures for longtime fans and new players alike.
This was all revealed during the first-ever Final Fantasy XIV Announcement Showcase. Producer and director Naoki Yoshida presented a new trailer (seen below) for the next chapter in this MMO.
Also revealed was the fact that the PS5 release of the game will enter into an open beta on April 13, 2021. This version will include significantly improved framerates, faster load times, 4K resolution, and more. Those with a registered license for the game on PlayStation 4 will be able to download and play the PlayStation 5 open beta. New players can get in on it via the Free Trial.
Look for more information on Endwalker during the Final Fantasy XIV Digital Fan Festival 2021, which is scheduled for May 14-15, 2021.
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. At the showcase, details on much of the new content and features were announced for Endwalker:
- Journey to Thavnair, the imperial capital of Garlemald, and even the Moon!
- New Jobs: Sage and more – A first look at the Sage in action can be seen here: https://youtu.be/ASTGVJLBX14
- Level Cap Increase from 80 to 90
- Expansive new areas, including Garlemald, Thavnair, and the city of Radz-at-Han.
- A New Tribe: the Arkasodara
- New threats, including Anima.
- New Dungeons
- New High-Difficulty Raid: Pandæmonium
- Secrets Revealed in a New Alliance Raid Series
- New Small-scale PvP Mode
- An Additional “Trust†System ally: Estinien Wyrmblood
- A New Residential District: Ishgard
- Updates to the Gold Saucer
- Relaxing Fun in Island Sanctuary
- New Gear and Crafting Recipes
- Expanded Horizons via the Data Center Travel System
