In the course of the keynote of the Remaining Fantasy XIV Fan Pageant in Tokyo, which TechRaptor attended, Sq. Enix launched loads of new parts and pictures of the following growth Danwtrail.
We begin with the brand new job (along with the Viper introduced in October), and it is Pictomancer, a ranged magical DPS. In fact, it will use the Casting gear and the weapon would be the Brush.
There will not be a requisite class and the beginning stage shall be 80. The job quest begins in Gridania.
They focus ether of their brush to unleash their energy in battle. They’ll draw creatures, weapons, and even landscapes.
On high of their drawing talents that take a while, in addition they have instantaneous talents. They do not simply assault but in addition buff their events. They don’t seem to be a help job, however they don’t seem to be fairly as attack-focused as black mages.
The story begins with a customer from the far West requesting the assistance of the Warrior of Mild. We noticed her within the new trailer and he or she’s Uklamath, the daughter of the present ruler of Tural. In fact, she’s a feminine Hrothgar.
We’ll meet her quickly in replace 6.55 half 2, which can function a bridge to the story of Dawntrail. The patch comes quickly, on January 16.
The replace would require a 24-hour upkeep as a result of Sq. Enix will change your complete Japanese information middle infrastructure with newer machines.
The brand new metropolis hub Tuliyollal capabilities as a bridge connecting the northern and southern components of the continent of Tural. The southern and northern components of Tural operate as principally two completely different arcs of the story of the growth.
This is the complete world map together with the brand new continent.
Under you possibly can check out a video exhibiting loads of views of the brand new areas.
A second video exhibits a somewhat futuristic space, however Yoshida-san could not share a lot about it to keep away from spoilers.
It is known as “Resolution 9” and it was constructed by a completely completely different civilization versus Tuliyollal. It can work as a second hub for Dawntraill.
Listed below are a few pictures.
One other space named Heritage Discovered is launched solely through art work and screenshots and is overflowing with lightning power with thunderclouds that blot out the solar. It even seems to have a steam prepare.
We get to fulfill new races of permits, the enormous Yokui and the Hanu Hanu, on high of a various inhabitants of Mamool Ja. They arrive in all styles and sizes.
They’re a really numerous race together with their perspective and values.
The growth will, after all, embody new dungeons. You possibly can see a few of them within the video beneath.
We additionally check out new enemies, together with a somewhat cute buff sabotender named the Barreltender.
Since Krile will turn into a Pictomancer, she’ll make her debut in battle throughout the responsibility help characteristic.
Under you possibly can check out the brand new gear from the growth. The standard is far improved because of the visible replace coming with 7.0.
In earlier reveals, we heard that the growth would come with “expansive new life-style content material” and beneath you possibly can take a look at new idea artwork.
Apparently, it will deliver us to numerous completely different planets. It is known as “Cosmic Exploration.” It may be performed solo, but it surely’s meant for everybody e to collaborate and make progress collectively.
With each replace the star the place that is set will change.
Subsequent on the menu is the brand new Alliance Raid, which shall be a crossover with Remaining Fantasy XI. We check out new idea artwork that includes the Shadowlord.
The raid titled Echoes of Vana’diel will begin in replace 7.1.
The brand new 8-player raid additionally will get new idea artwork, and it definitely appears to be like attention-grabbing. The title is “The Arcadion.” The story shall be utterly unique and regular and savage modes shall be launched in sequence about one month after the growth.
A brand new Final raid can even come, and the theme shall be a part of the story of Eden. The title shall be “Future Rewritten (Final).” It’s going to be launched in replace 7.1.
Ongoing content material updates will embody Blue Mage, Inconceivably Additional Hildibrand Adventures, New plans for Deep Dungeon, Gold Saucer, PvP, and new Variant Dungeons.
A brand new subject operation within the fashion of Eureka and Bozja can even be launched through the 7.X patch cycle.
The brand new restricted job just like the Blue Mage has been introduced simply with the identify, and it is Beastmaster. It’s going to come through the 7.X patch cycle and extra shall be revealed at a later date.
We get to see the impact of the graphics replace for every race and gender. The beginning gear for every race shall be up to date as properly. Everyone seems to be getting a free Fantasia with the replace.
Talking of the graphics replace, we additionally check out the brand new dye system that may allow you to colour two distinct areas of every piece of kit.
We then lastly get extra data and a video in regards to the feminine Hrothgar.
Yoshida-san then talked about that making new races is admittedly onerous, and he’d wish to say that feminine Hrothgar are the final one, however he cannot actually say that. It’s going to depend upon the gamers.
It is a substantial change from earlier statements, which certainly at all times talked about that feminine Hrothgar could be the final addition to the sport when it comes to races.
Lastly, we check out the gorgeous key art work by Akihiko Yoshida.
Remaining Fantasy XIV is at present out for PS5, PS4, PC, and Mac, with a brand new Xbox Sequence X|S port that shall be launched sooner or later this spring with an open beta beginning in February.
The brand new growth Dawntrail is coming in the summertime of 2024, with no particular launch date introduced for now. You possibly can take a look at the trailer launched earlier as we speak.
In fact, you possibly can already play the sport earlier than Dawntrail releases, for that function, you should buy a replica on Amazon.
Sq. Enix lately hosted the Fan Pageant in London and an Eorzean Symphony Orchestra Live performance. If you would like to be taught extra, you possibly can take pleasure in our detailed stories for each.
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