Because as anyone that plays MMORPGs like this, expansion launches usually feature a bunch of unexpected mayhem, and we definitely expect this new Final Fantasy XIV expansion to lead to a lot of fun stories. But unlike past expansions that simply added to an ongoing saga, Endwalker is going to be the conclusion to the story arc that's been running since A Realm Reborn launched in 2014.Īnd while that's definitely exciting, it's also on the back of the game being more popular than ever before - it even sold out of digital copies in the middle of an expansion - which means this may potentially be a pretty chaotic launch. Next: How FFXIV Is Combatting Player Congestion On Its Serversįinal Fantasy XIV: Endwalker will be released for PC, PS4, and PS5 on November 23, 2021.Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker comes out tonight, finally following up the incredible Shadowbringers expansion with an all-new story. Here's hoping that the upcoming Endwalker finishes the story of the Warrior of Light in a more satisfying way than Game of Thrones concluded things for its main characters. Then again, Shadowbringers is also cited as the high point for the entire Final Fantasy franchise. This is partly the reason why Stormblood is seen as the weakest expansion, as its story is much more scattered. There are many fans who contend that Heavensward is the height of the series, due to how it ties so many story threads from A Realm Reborn into one satisfying package. The strength of FFXIV lies in its storytelling and how it integrates the player into the world. In retrospect, it's easy to see how the elements from these different books and games influenced Heavensward, especially with its prominent noble houses, frost-covered lands, and dragons. The strategy game Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together was also an inspiration for Heavensward.Īccording to Oda, it was the methodology of how these stories were made which inspired the design of Heavensward, as well as how they emulated real-life conflicts, with A Song of Ice and Fire referencing the War of the Roses, and Tactics Ogre referencing the Yugoslav Wars. Final Fantasy XIV Main Scenario Writer & World Lore Creator Banri Oda told 4Gamer(via Siliconera) that the A Song of Ice and Fire novels inspired the story of the Final Fantasy 14 expansion. It turns out the books actually inspired the game. There are parallels between the story of Heavensward and the A Song of Ice and Fire novel series. Related: FFXIV Explains Why Sage Job Icon Is Being Changed The Warrior of Light is the guest of House Fortemps during their time in Ishgard, as they seek to clear their name and bring an end to the Dragonsong War. The people of Ishgard are ruled by the Orthodox Church, as well as several noble houses. Heavensward is set in the land of Ishgard, where the Warrior of Light is forced to flee after the events of the post-story segments of A Realm Reborn. Ishgard is a land blanketed in snow, where the people have been warring with the dragons of Nidhogg's horde for centuries. There will be SPOILERS for Heavensward below, for the benefit of the influx of new players in FF14that haven't reached the first expansion yet.
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Winter arrived in Eorzea a long time ago, as it has been revealed that Final Fantasy XIV: Heavenswardwas inspired by the A Song of Ice and Firenovels, which were adapted into the Game of ThronesTV series.