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FF14 Dawntrail's "urgent issues" are being fixed, Yoshi-P apologizes

Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida issues an apology for the Dawntrail launch problems, as he promises that Square Enix is working to "promptly correct any urgent issues" that have cropped up in 7.0. All told, though, Dawntrail has been a miracle. The launch queues of Endwalker are virtually non-existent now, and the handful of bugs are either already fixed or not even close to game-breaking. This is how you launch an MMORPG expansion, and everyone else needs to take note.

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FF14 Facewear explained

How does Final Fantasy 14's Facewear work? One of the new features added to FF14 is the new Facewear Accessory slot which allows players to glasses separate from other headwear. Previously those accessories were part of the Fashion Accessories option where you'd find Parasols, backpacks, or the occasional set of wings.

We'll explain to very quickly how the new FF14 feature works, what you need to look out for, and most importantly where you get can get more. So you can look your best while you grab your free Fantasia and unlock the new jobs FF14 Viper and FF14 Pictomancer jobs.

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FF14 Dawntrail's launch is "exceptionally smooth," Square Enix says

Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail's launch queues have been nothing short of extraordinary. After a perfect storm of COVID lockdowns and unprepared servers hit Endwalker's launch in 2021, Square Enix came prepared this time. The servers might be full, but playing the MMORPG on an expansion's launch day has never been easier.

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FF14 Dawntrail world travel change leaves players locked out at launch

It's a glorious day for MMORPG fans as FF14 Dawntrail early access begins. After much waiting, it's finally time to sail off to Tural in search of the new adventures and the mysteries that await us there. The good news is that, so far, the queues have been fairly short, so while you might be waiting a while to login depending on the time of day, you should get there eventually. That is, unless you logged out on another world, in which case you might be out of luck for now.

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FF14 Dawntrail free Fantasia guide

How do you get the FF14 Dawntrail free Fantasia? With the graphical overhaul coming to Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail, director and producer Naoki Yoshida promised a free Fantasia for every player to adjust their character's looks. Be it to change some of the minor details, or change into the newly added Female Hrothgar, everything is possible with a sip of Fantasia.

Unlike previous Final Fantasy 14 expansions, this free Fantasia is tied to a quest. Every player can access it as long as they've completed the level 17 main scenario quest The Scions of the Seventh Dawn. It doesn't take long to unlock and you'll head into the expansion with a new look before you unlock the new FF14 Viper or FF14 Pictomancer quests.

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