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FF14 director Yoshida promises to "never turn back" as he prepares for patch 7.2

FF14 Dawntrail marks the start of a new era for the beloved MMORPG - its second full arc, or even a third if you consider the original 1.0 incarnation of Final Fantasy 14 separately. The launch of FF14 patch 7.1 gave us a glimpse at what's to follow, but game director Naoki Yoshida, best known as 'Yoshi-P,' has his eyes set even further afield as he looks to the next Fan Fest and an even bigger future for our Warriors of Light.

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Heavensturn has Begun!

The Aftcastle is abuzz with excitement as delegates from the Far East gather once again, eager to share their festive traditions with the realm. To this end, the hebi bugyo would have you test your knowledge of all things Heavensturn in a trial of trivia. With a handsome reward in the offing, it is time to prove you know all there is to know about a certain serpentine bringer of luck!

[h3]Event Duration[/h3]
From Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. (PST) / 15:00 (GMT) / Wednesday, 1 January 2025 at 2:00 (AEDT)
to Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:59 a.m. (PST) / 14:59 (GMT) / Friday, 17 January 2025 at 1:59 (AEDT).

[h3]How to Participate[/h3]
Begin the quest "Heavensssturn Trivia" by speaking to the hebi bugyo in the Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks (X:11.5 Y:13.9).

* Players must be level 15 and above to start the quest.

[h3]Rewards[/h3]

* Certain items available during previous iterations of the event can be obtained via the hebi shonin.

Visit the special site for more details.

Final Fantasy 14 just got a new, savagely hard 24-person raid

Back in the Realm Reborn and Crystal Tower Alliance days, The Cloud of Darkness might have been considered fearsome in Final Fantasy 14. But time and the MMORPG have moved on. Now, when Crystal Tower comes up in the random roulette, you're more likely to let out a sigh than a shriek - you still get level capped, but gear doesn't scale down properly for the old alliance raids, and in the era of Dawntrail, they feel like more of a chore. But that's all about to change. The new Final Fantasy 14 chaotic alliance raid is finally here, and with it a fresh 24-player challenge that makes The Cloud of Darkness formidable again. Ditch Diablo 4. Let go of Last Epoch. Park Path of Exile 2. This is the challenge to beat.

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Patch 7.15 Notes

Patch 7.15 brings a multitude of additions and refinements to the game including new custom deliveries featuring Nitowikwe, the Chaotic alliance raid Cloud of Darkness, and the Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures quests.

* Please be advised that Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) will not be accessible until Tuesday, December 24 at approximately 7:00 a.m. (PST) / 10:00 (GMT) / Wednesday, 25 December at 2:00 (AEDT), one week after Patch 7.15 releases.

Read the full patch notes on the Lodestone.

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FF14 dev asks Riot to help bring League of Legends to the MMO

What's your dream Final Fantasy 14 crossover? I'm hopeful that some sort of FF7 event is on the way, but there are myriad IPs for Square Enix to collaborate with outside of its own series as well. The MMO has been around for over a decade at this point, and I firmly believe that big crossover events can only be good for the game's longevity over the next ten years. Whatever your picks, though, there's one lead developer at Square Enix who wants nothing more than for FF14 to crossover with League of Legends. So if that's something you want too, now's the time to make your voice heard.

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