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Naoki Yoshida had given up on making FFXIV Mobile happen until Lightspeed came along

Square Enix toyed with the idea of making FFXIV Mobile for years, producer Naoki Yoshida said, but the hurdle of adapting its combat seemed insurmountable

Josh Broadwell
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Naoki Yoshida had given up on making FFXIV Mobile happen until Lightspeed came along

Square Enix toyed with the idea of making FFXIV Mobile for years, producer Naoki Yoshida said, but the hurdle of adapting its combat seemed insurmountable

Josh Broadwell
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FFXIV Mobile’s free trial isn’t a thing because it’s a free-to-play game with no gacha elements

Square Enix confirmed that FFXIV Mobile has no free trial, as the MMO’s mobile version is a free-to-play game, so it’s free already

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Square Enix and Tencent announce FFXIV Mobile, and the first playtests open soon

Square Enix and Lightspeed are teaming up for FFXIV Mobile, a new adaptation of the massively popular MMO, and the first round of playtests opens soon

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Square Enix re-recorded Wuk Lamat’s big scene with Sphene at the end of FFXIV Dawntrail

FFXIV 7.1 is here, and in addition to job changes, it quietly introduced another little tweak to the MMO – Wuk Lamat’s divisive line readings in Dawntrail’s dramatic ending

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FFXIV 7.1 job changes make it harder for tanks to die and easier to heal them

FFXIV 7.1’s job changes might have few sweeping readjustments for the job system, but it does make a handful of welcome changes for the MMO game’s tanks in particular

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FFXIV 7.1 patch notes tease big improvements for your lil’ piggies in Crossroads

Square Enix released a preliminary round of FFXIV 7.1 patch notes outlining dozens of changes and improvements to the MMO game, but one stands out: Better toes

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The Erenville minion made me buy FFXIV Dawntrail’s art book, and I have no regrets

Square Enix opened pre-orders for FFXIV Dawntrail’s art book, and I normally pass on those, except this time, they tempted me with an Erenville minion

Josh Broadwell
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FFXIV 7.1’s Alliance Raid takes us back to one of FFXI’s most iconic locations

Square Enix finally announced the FFXIV 7.1 release date in a trailer that also teased a return to one of FFXI’s most recognizable locations

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If you want more Wuk Lamat in FFXIV’s post-Dawntrail patches, Naoki Yoshida has good news for you

If you’re a fan of Wuk Lamat, then FFXIV director Naoki Yoshida has good news for you, as she’s a central focus in the MMO game’s post-Dawntrail patches

Josh Broadwell
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The next FFXIV Live Letter covers what to expect from Patch 7.1 Part 2 and a few extra updates

There’s a new FFXIV Live Letter incoming, and this time, producer Naoki Yoshida will give us a glimpse at what’s to come from FFXIV 7.1 Part 2

Josh Broadwell
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Discord exists thanks to its founder’s abiding love for FFXI, Square Enix’s first MMO game

If you ever wondered where Discord came from, you have an answer now, and FFXI, Square Enix’s first MMO, is at the center of it

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FFXIV’s Halloween event starts soon, with a frightfully stylish new glam up for grabs

Square Enix announced the 2024 FFXIV Halloween event start date and showcased the snazzy new glam you can get for taking part

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Grab donut earrings and more in the new FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove, the Hunt for Goetia

Square Enix is hosting another FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove event, called The Hunt for Goetia, and you can grab some sweet new donut earrings while the event lasts

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Square Enix announces FFXIV 7.1 release date frame and details, including FFXI raid crossover and more Bakool Jaja

Square Enix confirmed a November FFXIV 7.1 release date in a new announcement and outlined what to expect from Dawntrail’s first big update

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Naoki Yoshida interview: Square Enix icon details the future of Final Fantasy 14

“I would like to arrange it so that even after I retire, 14 will continue”

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FFXIV 7.05 patch notes outline Dawntrail’s first job buffs and nerfs

Square Enix pushed FFXIV 7.05 live with the first round of Dawntrail job adjustments, tweaking every class in the MMO game – mostly for the better

Josh Broadwell
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FFXIV Dawntrail review: A vision reborn

Our FFXIV Dawntrail review breaks down what makes the MMO game's newest expansion such a promising next step

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All FFXIV Dawntrail mounts and how to get them

Our FFXIV Dawntrail mount guide lists every new mount in FFXIV 7.0 and breaks down what you need to do to get it.

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FFXIV: How to get Cherimoya

How to get Cherimoya in FFXIV feels like a task more complicated than it needs to be, but it’s essential if you’re leveling the MMO game’s crafting classes

Josh Broadwell
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How to unlock FFXIV Dawntrail hunts

This guide explains how to unlock FFXIV Dawntrail hunts and what rewards you can expect for trading your Sacks of Nuts in Tural.

Josh Broadwell
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FFXIV Dawntrail aether current locations

Our FFXIV Dawntrail aether current location guide points out each Tural zone’s aether currents and where to look for them

Josh Broadwell
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FFXIV: How to get free Fantasia

This guide explains how to get FFXIV's free Fantasia bottle and what to do with it once it's safely in your pockets.

Josh Broadwell
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FFXIV housing lottery explained

Our FFXIV housing lottery guide breaks down how the housing system works and what you need to do to stake your claim.

Josh Broadwell
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FFXIV: Housing lottery schedule (July 2024)

Our FFXIV housing lottery schedule lays out the monthly bidding and result dates and the housing lottery requirements

Josh Broadwell
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FFXIV: How to unlock facewear

Our FFXIV facewear guide explains how to unlock facewear and where to get some, if you don’t have any on you already.

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