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Square Enix released a new benchmark tool for Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker to see if your PC is up to snuff to run the upcoming expansion for the super popular MMORPG. Just to note here, the expansion will be out on November 23, 2021, so you have a little time to upgrade your rig if you absolutely need to.
This benchmark tool also includes an updated character creator feature. This allows players to make male Viera characters, which will be a new playable race added with Endwalker. The characters you make in this tool can be imported via appearance data into the full game when Endwalker releases.
If you are already confident in your system or don't want to mess around with the character creator, then keep on reading below for the revised roadmap. This details the content leading up to the release of Endwalker and includes some new content and in-game events that are planned.
There is also a free login campaign going on right now for up to 14 days of play time. This is available to those who have not been subscribed for at least the previous 30 days. This free login event runs through August 23.
July - August
September - October
November Onward
- Make it Rain Campaign – Beginning July 19 and running through August 11, players can obtain the new “vexed†emote by completing event quests while also earning bonus Manderville Gold Saucer Points (MGP) from Gold Saucer activities.
- Patch 5.58 – Releasing on July 20, the update will mark the beginning of Season 20 of The Feast alongside other content adjustments.
- Moonfire Faire – This summer-themed seasonal event will return for a limited-time starting from August 13.
- The Rising – Marking the 8th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn’s release, The Rising is set to begin on August 27.
September - October
- FINAL FANTASY XV Collaboration Event – Players can look forward to the return of the popular event that brings FINAL FANTASY XV hero Noctis Lucis Caelum to the world of Hydaelyn. From September 13, players who have reached level 50 and completed the main scenario quest “The Ultimate Weapon†can participate to earn numerous rewards, including Noctis’ hairstyle and outfit, the four-person Regalia mount, and more. Players who had previously completed this quest can once again experience this questline and adventure alongside Noctis.
- Moogle Treasure Trove Event – From October 19 and until the planned start of Endwalker early access on November 19, players will have another chance to gather irregular tomestones to exchange for various rewards.
November Onward
- Endwalker Early Access Launch – Endwalker early access beings on November 19 and allows players who have pre-ordered the game to begin their adventures ahead of the official release on November 23, 2021.
- Post-Launch Events – Additional seasonal events are scheduled to land in the months following the release of Endwalker, such as All Saints’ Wake beginning in late November, the Starlight Celebration in December, and Heavensturn to ring in the new year.
