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Friday9th Oct 2020
Faster loading, smoother performance
Ginormous MMO sensation Final Fantasy 14 will be fully playable on the PlayStation 5 using backwards compatibility, and its performance will be improved on Sony’s next-gen console. Speaking during a livestream where Square Enix outlined the immediate roadmap for the release – including an update due out in...
Thursday21st Nov 2019
News Square Enix Hoping to Bring Final Fantasy XIV Online to PS5
Bring those characters over
Update: Square Enix has reached out to us to clarify the comments of director Naoki Yoshida: "While not a confirmation, Yoshida-san expressed a hope that Final Fantasy XIV Online may one day appear on the next generation of Sony console." Original Article: Final Fantasy XIV Online was always going to be playable on...
Thursday27th Jun 2019
News Sony Teams Up with Company Behind Witcher Netflix Series to Create Final Fantasy XIV TV Show
Yes, it's live action
Well here's a story we didn't quite see coming. Sony Pictures -- that's Sony's TV and movie arm -- is teaming up with production company Hivemind to make a live action TV series based on Final Fantasy XIV. Hivemind is the company behind Netflix's adaptation of The Witcher, by the way. The Final Fantasy XIV series will "tell an...
Monday11th Jun 2018
E3 2018 Final Fantasy XIV Meets Monster Hunter: World in New Crossover Event
The hunt is on
Later this Summer, Square Enix will be bringing a special event to the world of Eorza in Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn. With the help of Capcom, Monster Hunter: World is arriving in the MMO, giving players the chance to assist a cheeky little Palico and hunt down a deadly Rathalos. More information should be...
Tuesday28th Mar 2017
News Final Fantasy XIV Online Is Now Totally Free to Play Until Level 35
Time restrictions removed
Generally considered the best MMO on PlayStation 4, Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn provides a near endless supply of adventure - for a price. For those who don't know, A Realm Reborn makes use of a subscription model, so naturally, Square Enix is always trying to bolster the game's user base by hooking new...
Friday27th Jan 2017
News Square Enix to Release Final Fantasy XIV Inspired Live-Action Series
A fantasy based on reality
Square Enix and Japanese broadcast network TBS are releasing a live-action drama series based around Final Fantasy XIV. The series is apparently based on a real-life story of a father and son who have difficulties communicating with each other. When the father receives a PS4 for his 60th birthday, he decides to start...
Wednesday7th Dec 2016
News You Can Jump Back into Final Fantasy XIV For Free Until the 4th January
Back in the chocobo saddle
If you've been on a break from your adventures in Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn, then you may be interested in knowing that the MMO is currently offering a free play period. In other words, you don't need an active subscription in order to log in and enjoy the world of Eorzea. Lasting until the 4th January, the...
Friday29th May 2015
News Blitzball in Final Fantasy XIV Online? It May Be Considered
3, 2, 1, blitz
As if you didn't already have enough to do in Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn, blitzball - the underwater football-like sport from Final Fantasy X - may end up being added to the massively multiplayer online adventure. The news comes via IGN, after the publication spoke to Naoki Yoshida, the title's director. "We can't say...
Saturday25th Apr 2015
News Fan of Final Fantasy XIV? This Trailer Is Definitely the Best Thing You'll See Today
Ultimate finish
In what has to be one of the best joke trailers we've seen in a long time, Square Enix has slapped the cast of Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn into a Street Fighter-esque brawl, and released the madness in the form of the video that we've embedded. The fake trailer was shown during a recent Japanese live event regarding the...
Tuesday31st Mar 2015
News Bring an End to Final Fantasy XIV's Storyline with Its Next Big Patch
Dragon age
Heavensward, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's first expansion, is out in three months, and Square Enix is giving players the opportunity to prepare for the end-game content that's to come. Patch 2.55 is ready and waiting to be downloaded, adding a thrilling conclusion to the end of the base game's storyline. Focussing on the...
Friday27th Mar 2015
News It's Your Last Chance to Upgrade Final Fantasy XIV from PS3 to PS4
It really is final
With hot next-gen exclusives like Bloodborne and Final Fantasy Type-0 HD being released over the past month, it's arguably been a good time to jump the generational gap. If you bought into Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn on the PlayStation 3, this weekend will be your last chance to upgrade to the PlayStation 4 version,...
Saturday7th Mar 2015
News Explore Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward's New Zones with This Trailer
Looks chilly
We had a good feeling about today's Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn panel at PAX East, and we weren't wrong. Not only did the massively multiplayer online role-playing game's expansion finally get a release date, but we've also been gifted with this great first look at Heavensward's new zones -- or locales, for those unfamiliar with...
News Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Gets a Release Date, Soars into the Sky this Summer
You can pre-order this month, too
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's first expansion, Heavensward, will launch this summer, producer Naoki Yoshida confirmed during today's PAX East panel. Joking about the date, Yoshida explained that he understands many fans will be disappointed that the add-on won't be coming this spring, but he wanted to make it...
Live Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Loots More Details at PAX East
The lizard men cometh
If you've been eagerly awaiting more information regarding Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's upcoming first expansion, then you may want to tune into the game's PAX East livestream. Producer Naoki Yoshida will be on hand to discuss the title's seemingly massive add-on, and the panel goes live at 17:00PM GMT. Are you hoping...
Friday6th Mar 2015
News You Can Look Forward to Some Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Expansion News Tomorrow
Looking up
If you're a fan of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, then you're probably eagerly awaiting the massively multiplayer online role-playing game's upcoming expansion, Heavensward. Review: Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn The colossal sounding add-on, which features whole new locations, an increased level cap, three new job types, and a...
Monday2nd Feb 2015
News Final Fantasy XIV's Fantastic PS4 Theme Is Now Available and Free in Europe
A theme reborn
The PlayStation 4 doesn't have a great selection of themes. The official Destiny one isn't too bad, and there are a couple of other additions to the PlayStation Store that are nice enough, but there's nothing available that we'd consider essential downloads. That's changed today, however, as the fantastic Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm...
Wednesday3rd Sep 2014
News Log into Final Fantasy XIV Before September 10th and You May Find Lightning Moping About
Lightning strikes thrice
Journey into the realm of Eorzea before the 10th September and you may just run into a familiar face. That's right, Final Fantasy XIII's Lightning is carving her way into Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn once again, as she returns for the third event of this kind. Even if you're not a fan of Lightning and her rather...
Monday14th Jul 2014
News Latest Final Fantasy XIV Patch Doesn't Skimp on Trimmings
Hope you have a doggy bag
Whether you're up to date with your raids or you've left your account to go unloved, the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4's popular MMO Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has a bucket load of juicy new content to keep you entertained during the summer and beyond. With everything from player-versus-player to Chocobo breeding...
Tuesday10th Jun 2014
E3 2014 Shiva and Ramuh Will Be Coming to Final Fantasy XIV
Diamond dust
Since its launch last year, MMO adventure Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has not only seen a wave of additional content, but a PlayStation 4 release, too. With patch 2.3, Defenders of Eorzea, right around the corner, a new trailer entitled 'A Realm in Peril' has been revealed for E3. Highlighting the ongoing battle against the...
Sunday11th May 2014
News Final Fantasy XIV Fans Gather in Memorial of Fallen Friend
Gone but not forgotten
Death in gaming is meaningless. When we fall at the feet of a particularly challenging boss or a cunning camper, typically we hit the restart button and try again. However, there are no such opportunities to respawn in real life, and so the passing of a popular Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn player this week prompted...
Monday14th Apr 2014
News Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Gets PS4 Gameplay Launch Trailer
"I'm Phoenix Down with that"
To celebrate its release on the PlayStation 4 today, Square Enix has deployed a launch trailer for its massively multiplayer online game Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. In typical overblown JRPG fashion, the gameplay video showcases towering castles, beautiful vistas, tumultuous dragons, and a fair bit of...
News Don't Forget Your Free Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn PS4 Upgrade
Level up
The PlayStation 4's latest MMO goes live in the form of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn today, and whether you're a regular visitor to Eorzea or your copy of the game is lying dormant on your shelf, you can now finally experience this adventure in the high-definition that it so richly deserves. With every person who has purchased a copy...
Tuesday1st Apr 2014
News This Fancy Final Fantasy XIV PS4 Really Is a Limited Edition
One of a kind
Despite the recent release of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, the PlayStation 4 is starting to slump in Japan. While the system remains difficult to track down in the West, the changing nature of the Eastern market means that Sony is struggling to replicate that success in its home nation. One title that may give the next-gen device...
Monday17th Mar 2014
News Broaden Your Horizons with This Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Update
Through the MMO-aelstrom
A fresh selection of screenshots have been released for Square Enix's popular MMO Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, focusing on the upcoming v2.2 update, and showcasing a number of new bosses and locations. Franchise veterans will recognise demon Diablos, a summon in previous games, who will appear near the Ruin of...
Wednesday12th Feb 2014
News Square Enix Will Let You Brave Final Fantasy XIV with a Mouse and Keyboard on PS4
Bring your office into your living room
You’ll be able to return to the ever evolving realm of Eorzea on the PlayStation 4 shortly, as Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn is set to expand to Sony’s next-gen super machine on 14th April. The company had already confirmed the aforementioned date for Japan and...
Monday27th Jan 2014
News European Final Fantasy XIV Fans Won't Have Long to Wait to Play MMO on PS4
"I want a Fat Chocobo"
One of the main complaints about Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn when it deployed on the PlayStation 3 was that its performance didn't match up to its PC counterpart. Fortunately, we found out last week that the heavily upgraded PlayStation 4 version will release on 14th April in Japan – and today it has been revealed by...
Sunday26th Jan 2014
News Final Fantasy XIV Will Be Reborn on PS4 on 14th April in Japan
Level up
You may be waiting a little longer than expected for Final Fantasy XV, but Square Enix certainly isn't messing around with the PlayStation 4 port of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. With a beta for the next generation upgrade due out alongside Sony’s new console in Japan on
Saturday14th Dec 2013
News You Should Probably Be Hyped for Final Fantasy XIV on PS4
MMO won't require a PS Plus subscription
We didn’t give Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn a particularly favourable score on the PlayStation 3, but the core game wasn’t really the reason for that. While we stressed that the title is actually an extremely strong MMO, we acknowledged that Sony’s ageing system wasn’t necessarily the best...
Tuesday3rd Dec 2013
News Final Fantasy XIV Will Be Reborn on PS4 in April 2014
Finally
Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster may be getting a new delay every fifteen minutes, but that doesn't mean that there isn't any Square Enix goodness to be had on Sony consoles. Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has been kicking and screaming on the PlayStation 3 for a few months, and now its PlayStation 4 release has finally been dated. You'll...
