The Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2021 went underway today and a bunch of news regarding the upcoming Endwalker expansion was revealed. Fans were eagerly awaiting news regarding a few things within the upcoming expansion and director Naoki Yoshida brought the goods, announcing the following:
- New Melee job – Reaper
- Uses the two-handed Scythe as its weapon
- Requires at least one combat class at level 70 and starts at the city of Ul’Dah
- Makes use of Maiming Gear which is currently only used by the Lancer/Dragoon job
- 5 new role quests as a part of Endwalker, similar to how it was handled in Shadowbringers
- A bunch of new areas including Old Sharlyan and Thavnair
- A collector’s edition which features some art prints, a statue of the Warrior of Light, an Azem Pin, and some in-game goodies. Available digitally as well, save for the physical goodies
- Male Vieras will be available as a playable race (bunny boys)
- Endwalker will only be available digitally
- Endwalker will be releasing on November 23, 2021, and preorders will have early access to the expansion
- Data Centre travel will become available sometime between patch 5.55 and 6.0 (Endwalker)
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Endwalker marks the end of the Hydaelyn vs Zodiark story which has been an integral part of FFXIV for an incredibly long time. Everything after 6.0 will be going towards a new story, marking a new era for the game.
The Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest still has more to go tomorrow, with the Producer Live Letter. Be sure to stay tuned for that!
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