Ultimate Fantasy XIV On-line is Coming to Xbox Collection X|S in Spring 2024

After a lot anticipation, it’s lastly confirmed – critically acclaimed MMORPG Ultimate Fantasy XIV On-line is formally coming to Xbox Collection X|S.

First introduced on the Ultimate Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2023 in Las Vegas by FFXIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida and CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer, let’s break down the announcement and reveal and what it means for Xbox avid gamers now that one among gaming’s most welcoming communities is ready to get even larger!

What’s Ultimate Fantasy XIV On-line?

Firstly, should you’re not acquainted with Ultimate Fantasy XIV On-line, because the identify would recommend, it’s the fourteenth mainline recreation within the extremely esteemed Ultimate Fantasy collection. As with all mainline numbered Ultimate Fantasy video games nonetheless, every entry is a standalone recreation that doesn’t require any earlier expertise with the franchise. If you happen to’ve by no means performed a Ultimate Fantasy recreation earlier than, FFXIV is the right place to leap in!

FFXIV takes place on the earth of Hydaelyn – a vibrant planet blessed by the Gentle of the Crystal. Amid azure seas, encompassing the westernmost of the Three Nice Continents, there lies a realm embraced by gods and solid by heroes. Her identify — Eorzea. It’s right here that your story begins to unfold. Beckoned by the Mothercrystal — the supply of all life — you will need to embark upon a quest to ship the land from an eternity of Darkness.

As an internet massively multiplayer role-playing recreation, FFXIV provides a realm the place you and 27 million adventurers worldwide can embark on epic quests collectively. Full of bustling cities, towering forests, and lethal deserts, FFXIV’s always up to date, and ever-engaging world takes you to the far reaches of the land and past, with a fascinating and ongoing story. Nevertheless it isn’t nearly defeating huge monsters together with your personalised Warrior of Gentle. You too can collect supplies and craft objects, get pleasure from collection staples together with Chocobos, Moogles, and Airships, get pleasure from a day of mini-games and mahjong on the Gold Saucer, and even purchase a home.

Your journey, performed your method!

If all this sounds a bit overwhelming, by no means concern! Although initially designed to be performed on-line with others, FFXIV features a function referred to as the Responsibility Help system that allows tackling content material with a celebration of NPC allies versus different gamers. In reality, by the point the open beta launches it’ll be potential to finish all the principle story dungeons from A Realm Reborn by means of Endwalker solo, enabling you to comfortably expertise the tales of Eorzea on their very own.

When can I play it…and what have I heard a few Free Trial?

Ultimate Fantasy XIV On-line is ready to launch in open beta on Xbox Collection X|S as a part of the Patch 6.5x collection, which implies you possibly can count on it very quickly certainly! Alongside 4K assist on Xbox Collection X, each consoles will get pleasure from quick loading instances, ensuring your time in Eorzea seems and performs nice.

Moreover, you might have seen some copypasta lurking across the web pertaining to a sure free trial… properly, relaxation assured, the Ultimate Fantasy XIV On-line Expanded Free Trial will certainly be coming to Xbox Collection X|S, that means you too will be capable of benefit from the entirety of A Realm Reborn in addition to the award-winning Heavensward and Stormblood expansions as much as stage 70 with no restrictions on playtime!

We’re thrilled to lastly be launching on Xbox Collection X|S, and that is only the start of our journey collectively. We’re wanting ahead to sharing rather more info within the run-up to launch and welcoming you all to Eorzea! Till then, could you ever stroll within the mild of the Crystal!