Final Fantasy 14 gamers rejoice – almost three years after the launch of Endwalker, the critically acclaimed MMO is lastly getting its subsequent growth. Dawntrail is out on July 2nd for Xbox Collection X/S, PS4, PS5 and PC, and presents a courageous new journey in an unknown land with tons of latest content material. Listed below are 15 issues it is best to know earlier than setting sail.
New Continent
After the fruits of an nearly eight-year-long saga, what’s subsequent for the Warrior of Gentle and the Scions? For starters, a brand new continent referred to as Tural, which they depart for a ceremony of succession ceremony. Divided into two landmasses – Xak Tural and Yok Tural – it has loads of new characters to fulfill and tales to expertise. Although the stakes aren’t fairly as excessive because the earlier growth, there’s loads of intrigue in Dawntrail, particularly in terms of the mysterious Shades Triangle (impressed by the Bermuda Triangle).
Tuliyollal and Resolution 9
After all, it wouldn’t be a brand new continent with out some new cities. Tuliyollal is the primary, extending from the harbor up a mountain and the place individuals from all around the continent congregate. As such, it’s a melting pot of cultures. Then again, there’s Resolution 9, a futuristic-looking metropolis that hasn’t obtained a lot data (aside from being constructed by a special civilization). What in the end leads the participant right here is unknown, nevertheless it’s an enormous paradigm shift from Tuliyollal.
New Areas
Past the cities, followers will discover Urqopacha with its huge mountains and vibrant greenery; Kozama’uka, with its expansive forests and plentiful waterfalls; Yak T’el, the place you’ll discover cenotes, wild animals and intensive woodlands; Shaaloani, that are dry plains but in addition the place a railroad is being constructed, giving it some Wild West vibes; and Heritage Discovered, a neon-lit space filled with thunderclouds. Virtually all are residence to totally different beings and cultures, to not point out distinctive enemies.
New Enemies (and Potential Bosses)
Talking of latest enemies, there’s the mysterious mechanical Eliminator with a large blade (and gun barrel) on its proper arm and an enormous hand on its left, maybe for firing lasers. It additionally has a wierd drone close to it, maybe to help. One other new risk is the Barreltender, which appears like a super-buff Cactuar. Nonetheless, probably the most difficult foe could also be Valigarmanda, described as Tural’s “mightiest” beast and nicknamed the “Skyruin.” Potential story or Trial boss? We’ll have to attend and see.
New and Returning Characters
Although Thancred and Urianger of the Scions accompany you to the New World, the forged could have loads of newcomers. There’s Wuk Lamat, competing to win the throne of Tuliyollal for the ruling household; Erenville, Wuk’s childhood good friend who guides the participant; Koana, who believes know-how is one of the best path ahead for the nation; Zoraal Ja, commander of the Landsguard; and, nicely, the Enigmatic Maiden. Nobody is aware of who the latter is however she seems every so often with a mysterious look. Going by the title’s historical past, this certainly gained’t result in something greater. Under no circumstances.
New Individuals and Cultures
As famous earlier than, every space you discover has totally different individuals and cultures to expertise, with some lending a hand. Take the Pelupelu, who’re small however expert in crafting and commerce. There are Moblins, who concentrate on metalwork and cling round Kozama’uka, trying to find supplies. The large Yok Huy inhabit extra mountainous areas, although they’re far much less in quantity than others, whereas the Hanuhanu are hen individuals with vivid feathers present in watery places.
Viper, Pictomancer and Beastmaster Jobs
It wouldn’t be a brand new growth with out some new Jobs, and fortunately, there are two new additions to mess around with – Viper and Pictomancer. The previous makes a speciality of melee fight, hanging quick with twin blades, which might mix right into a two-handed blade employees. They’re not precisely crew gamers, favoring self-buffs to maximise harm. Then again, there’s the Pictomancer, wielding a brush to deploy totally different magical spells of various components and distinctive skills. A restricted Job, Beastmaster, can also be coming, although it gained’t be obtainable at launch.
Elevated Degree Cap
Earlier expansions have raised the extent cap, and, for higher or worse, Dawntrail is sticking to the development. It’s elevating the max stage cap from 90 to 100, affecting all Jobs within the sport. New Expertise may also be added to maintain issues recent whereas the Astrologian and Dragoon are getting some reworks.
Echoes of Vana’diel Alliance Raid Collection
New Alliance Raids are inbound, permitting 24 gamers to get collectively and deal with some difficult end-game content material. The most recent collection is Echoes of Vana’diel, and if that sounds acquainted, it’s as a result of Last Fantasy 14 shall be crossing over with its predecessor, Last Fantasy 11. Not a lot is thought, other than the tease of venturing to Vanda’diel, nevertheless it’s thrilling all the identical.
The Arcadion Raid Collection
For eight-player raiding teams, there’s The Arcadion. Judging by the official web site’s description, it seems to be a contest, with top-tier fighters pitting “fist towards fist and magick towards magick” in entrance of a dwell crowd. It’s an intriguing idea for the MMO, and like earlier raid collection, it is going to have common and Savage difficulties (the latter arriving later in July).
New Dungeons
After all, four-player teams can anticipate new dungeons, certainly one of them, Ihuykatumu, requiring stage 91 and beginning as a jungle river cruise earlier than venturing to some underground areas. The others have but to be detailed, however at the least one is in Heritage Discovered, which implies gamers will stand up shut and private with these lightning storms.
Cosmic Exploration
Should you had been a fan of the Island Sanctuary’s way of life gameplay, Cosmic Exploration appears to go even greater. You discover totally different planets and assist the Loporrits to develop them. The moon seems to be one such location, and it appears multiplayer could have a heavier focus within the new exercise. Dawntrail will solely be the beginning, with further planets to be added in subsequent patches.
First Main Graphical Replace
For so long as Last Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn has been obtainable, it’s stunning that Dawntrail will mark the arrival of its first large graphical replace. It brings sweeping enhancements to materials qualities, shadow decision, textures and environments. You may anticipate options like pores and skin tones, facial hair, eyes, and extra to look higher, revamped environmental lighting and shinier-looking armor. After all, the system necessities are rising because of this, with itemizing an Intel Core i7-9700, 16 GB RAM, GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT and an SSD with 140 GB house as beneficial.
New Trials, Final Raid, Feminine Hrothgar and Extra
After all, there’s way more for gamers to sit up for, from new Variant Dungeons and Trials to Gold Saucer and Blue Mage updates. You too can sit up for – sure, one way or the other – extra Inconceivably Additional Hildibrand Adventures, new Unreal Trials and a brand new Deep Dungeon. Futures Rewritten can also be getting an Final issue for a higher problem to skilled raiders, and everybody can lastly play as a Feminine Hrothgar.
Early Entry
Like many video games today, you may get early entry to Dawntrail, which permits for beginning on June twenty eighth as a substitute of July 2nd. Nonetheless, this bonus isn’t unique to the costlier version. Whether or not you pre-purchase the Normal or Collector’s Version, you may get in 4 days early.
