FINAL FANTASY XIV Online News

New FFXIV players are still falling foul of one of its oldest pitfalls

Few things bring me as much joy in modern games as watching new FFXIV players discover the world of Eorzea. As all the "critically acclaimed" memes and jokes that surround it suggest, there's no doubt that it's one of the best MMORPGs on PC right now - something I'm reminded of every time I watch a new person discover it for the first time. However, many still fall foul of one of its oldest pitfalls, leaving them at a big disadvantage.

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Gaia outfit added to FFXIV online store, and it's perfect

Square Enix has finally added an FFXIV Gaia outfit to the now-iconic MMORPG's online store, meaning that Final Fantasy 14 players can cosplay as the absolutely stunning Oracle of Darkness.

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FFXIV warrior glitch is letting tanks shake damage off, literally

In the wake of the FFXIV 6.3 release date players (self included) have been flocking back to the magical world of Eorzea in droves, hoping to carve themselves a place in the MMO's history books. If you're a warrior main, you're one step closer to doing just that, as a freak glitch is currently allowing tanks to heal themselves for...well, a lot.

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FFXIV Island Sanctuary guide: farming, hunting, and how to unlock

On your FFXIV Island Sanctuary, with the help of some robots, you can create your personalised space while exploring a giant island and taking care of adorable animals, but what actually is the FFXIV Island Sanctuary, how do you unlock it, and what can you do there?

The addition of Island Sanctuary was one of the most anticipated features and it has finally been implemented in patch 6.2. Now, players can create their private paradise in Eorzea, the world in which this hugely popular MMO game is set in. This new area offers players a space to enjoy some functions that only house owners have had until now while amplifying it with simple farm activities. It's another feature that sets FFXIV apart from a host of other MMOs and cements its place as one of the best PC games you can play right now.

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FFXIV Island Sanctuary gathering materials guide

Looking for a FFXIV Island Sanctuary gathering guide? Knowing how Island Sanctuary gathering works is vital for the development of your island, including how to gather materials and use them, along with the ranks you can unlock the various tools and materials at. We've also got a map with all the Island Sanctuary material locations, so you know exactly where to look.

The gathering system introduced with this update to one of the best MMO games works slightly differently from the main game and is only relevant when you're in your own Island Sanctuary, an update that cements FFXIV as one of the best PC games in its genre. Here is our Island Sanctuary gathering materials guide.

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