Last Fantasy XIV On-line is Coming to Xbox Collection X|S in Spring 2024

After a lot anticipation, it’s lastly confirmed – critically acclaimed MMORPG Last Fantasy XIV On-line is formally coming to Xbox Collection X|S.

First introduced on the Last Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2023 in Las Vegas by FFXIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida and CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer, let’s break down the announcement and reveal and what it means for Xbox avid gamers now that one among gaming’s most welcoming communities is about to get even greater!

What’s Last Fantasy XIV On-line?

Firstly, in the event you’re not conversant in Last Fantasy XIV On-line, because the title would recommend, it’s the fourteenth mainline recreation within the extremely esteemed Last Fantasy collection. As with all mainline numbered Last Fantasy video games nonetheless, every entry is a standalone recreation that doesn’t require any earlier expertise with the franchise. For those who’ve by no means performed a Last Fantasy recreation earlier than, FFXIV is the right place to leap in!

FFXIV takes place on the earth of Hydaelyn – a vibrant planet blessed by the Mild of the Crystal. Amid azure seas, encompassing the westernmost of the Three Nice Continents, there lies a realm embraced by gods and solid by heroes. Her title — Eorzea. It’s right here that your story begins to unfold. Beckoned by the Mothercrystal — the supply of all life — you should embark upon a quest to ship the land from an eternity of Darkness.

As a web based massively multiplayer role-playing recreation, FFXIV presents a realm the place you and 27 million adventurers worldwide can embark on epic quests collectively. Crammed with bustling cities, towering forests, and lethal deserts, FFXIV’s continuously up to date, and ever-engaging world takes you to the far reaches of the land and past, with a fascinating and ongoing story. However it isn’t nearly defeating huge monsters along with your personalised Warrior of Mild. You may as well collect supplies and craft objects, get pleasure from collection staples together with Chocobos, Moogles, and Airships, get pleasure from a day of mini-games and mahjong on the Gold Saucer, and even purchase a home.

Your journey, performed your method!

If all this sounds a bit overwhelming, by no means worry! Although initially designed to be performed on-line with others, FFXIV features a characteristic known as the Obligation Help system that allows tackling content material with a celebration of NPC allies versus different gamers. In truth, by the point the open beta launches it’ll be potential to finish all the primary story dungeons from A Realm Reborn by Endwalker solo, enabling you to comfortably expertise the tales of Eorzea on their very own.

When can I play it…and what have I heard a couple of Free Trial?

Last Fantasy XIV On-line is about to launch in open beta on Xbox Collection X|S as a part of the Patch 6.5x collection, which suggests you may anticipate it very quickly certainly! Alongside 4K help on Xbox Collection X, each consoles will get pleasure from quick loading instances, ensuring your time in Eorzea seems to be and performs nice.

Moreover, you might have seen some copypasta lurking across the web pertaining to a sure free trial… properly, relaxation assured, the Last Fantasy XIV On-line Expanded Free Trial will certainly be coming to Xbox Collection X|S, which means you too will be capable of benefit from the entirety of A Realm Reborn in addition to the award-winning Heavensward and Stormblood expansions as much as stage 70 with no restrictions on playtime!

We’re thrilled to lastly be launching on Xbox Collection X|S, and that is just the start of our journey collectively. We’re trying ahead to sharing way more data within the run-up to launch and welcoming you all to Eorzea! Till then, might you ever stroll within the gentle of the Crystal!