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Final Fantasy 14 is getting a Stardew Valley mode

The next Final Fantasy 14 expansion, Endwalker, finishes what A Realm Reborn started. Among all the notable additions and gameplay elements coming to the MMORPG game, one really stands out - a Stardew Valley-like sidequest called Island Sanctuary.

Not a huge amount is known as yet, other than it turns the open-world game into a farming game. It's been described as a way to relaxing, and slow down the action-adventure game, for an easier pace amid all the raids and quests. "Live off the land, raise animals and cultivate the earth, all while soaking in the sights of this beautiful paradise", reads one description, on the official PlayStation blog.

An associated artwork, viewable above, really just looks like Stardew Valley meets Story of Seasons, but in the realm of Final Fantasy, meaning Chocobos. Land sharks too, going by all the cute little animals running around the character's ankles in the image. Information available suggests you'll have some level of autonomy for your farm in terms of whether you want it to be in orderly sections for each animal, or complete chaos as all your critters roam free.

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Final Fantasy 14's new expansion is Endwalker, coming autumn 2021

The next Final Fantasy 14 expansion has been named, and it's an exciting one. Endwalker will arrive autumn 2021, and it'll bring to a close the story started in A Realm Reborn, the MMORPG game's reboot from 2013.

Endwalker was revealed during a recent showcase, where game director Naoki Yoshida made a series of announcements on what players can expect when they get into the new chapter. Broadly, the plot concerns a trip to the moon, to uncover more details on the final days of the Ancients, and will finish "the tale of gods light and dark". The level cap will move to 90, and the main story will conclude in patch 6.0. New areas, raids, jobs, and all the other usual good stuff will be included.

Radz-at-Han, on the island of Thanvair, and the Imperial capital of Garlemaid are two incoming locations - the former's a towering metropolis, the latter's in a sorry state according to a teaser image. Another residential district has been plotted, in Ishgard's Firmament, though you won't be able to buy any of it until patch 6.1, and Matanga of Arkasodara is one of several new tribes that'll be scattered through-out the adventure. Pandamonium is the latest high-end raid, giving you and seven cohorts another Eden and Omega-sized dungeon to battle through, and a 24-person Alliance Raid is on the way, too.

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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker Coming Fall 2021!

It gives us great pleasure to announce the fourth expansion to FINAL FANTASY XIV, Endwalker!
Following its unveiling at the Announcement Showcase, we’ve released the expansion teaser trailer, details on the new job, Sage, and more!

Check out the special website here for more info!

View the trailer:

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FFXIV announcement showcase start time - when to watch and what to expect

We're about to know a whole lot more about what's coming to Final Fantasy XIV in the near future, as we're knocking on the door of the FFXIV announcement showcase. This event promises to be a big one, coming in place of the usual February fan fest. A look at patch 5.5 has been confirmed, and it's extremely likely that this event will serve as the announcement for the 6.0 expansion, as well.

The Final Fantasy XIV announcement showcase takes place on Friday, February 5 at 5:30pm PST / 8:30pm EST, and Saturday, February 6 at 1:30am GMT. Square Enix has not yet confirmed where the stream will be broadcast, but it's a safe bet that you'll be able to catch it on the official FFXIV YouTube and Twitch channels.

Pretty much every FFXIV fan is expecting this to be the announcement for the 6.0 expansion. That's likely to include a teaser trailer, a new job announcement, and a few details on the expansion's setting and content. Director Naoki Yoshida tells Gamer Escape that there'll be a "significant amount of information" on whatever is announced here, though more details will come at the digital fan festival in May.

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Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXII Set for February 5/6

The next Letter from the Producer LIVE will feature the first preview of Patch 5.5!
In the second half of the show, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida will be accompanied by Lead Project Manager Shoichi Matsuzawa.

Don't forget to tune in to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Announcement Showcase that will precede this broadcast! You can find more information here.

Date & Time

Friday, February 5, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. (PST)
Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. (GMT)
* Starting time subject to change.

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* Please note that the presentation slides will include both Japanese and English text, but the presentation audio will be in Japanese only.

Show Details

Patch 5.5 Preview Part 1
Special Guest: Lead Project Manager Shoichi Matsuzawa
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