Top Stories
- 105 comments Nomura: Final Fantasy Versus XIII will be revealed soon
- 79 comments Opinion: The continuation of the Final Fantasy XIII "series"
- 73 comments Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is 30% complete
- 72 comments Final Fantasy Versus XIII to miss Tokyo Game Show, Producer Shinji Hashimoto reportedly confirms
- 65 comments Square Enix ditches social games, decides to focus on "epic and famous" consumer games instead
- 60 comments First look: Lightning's new default design for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
- 58 comments Square Enix: We're happy the PS4 has been officially announced
Recent Comments
33 minutes ago: Floran Galano posted in What is Final Fantasy Versus XIII?
Final Fantasy XIV
The character creation tool in a Realm Reborn has seen some updates since we first saw its reveal last year.
Project Manager Fernehalwes updated the official FFXIV blog with a bit of an update on the situation - the team having promised even more options in the character creator system since its inception. New options appearing in Phase 3 will include height sliders, more varied color options for things like hair color, and the option to pose your character in other…
If it wasn't obvious already, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be heading to E3 this year.
As quite possibly the star of Square Enix's booth space, the company is teasing quite a few reveals for its revamped MMO over on the Lodestone forums. As preparation is in full swing alongside the imminent launch of Beta Phase 3, the team is planning for several surprises - including some "exciting battle content" that attendees will be able to sample at the…
Square Enix has partnered with Microsoft Japan to promote Final Fantasy XIV as well as Internet Explorer 10.
The pair of collaborators have constructed an interactive website where fans can voice their thoughts on all things FFXIV and Final Fantasy in general. As a reward, your messages will materialize in the form of "text art" that resembles designs by Akihiko Yoshida.
Since its inception, several artworks and wallpapers have been unlocked - the likes of which we have gathered here for…
The Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn website has been updated with a plethora of new information including new screenshots of the world of Eorzea and a new bestiary section.
Ul'dah
Gridania
Limsa Lominsa
The bestiary
…
Back in February, the closed beta for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn began. Since then we've gotten a few updates from the team regarding the final version of the game, but beta status remains mostly a mystery. While the NDA (Non-disclosure Agreement) is still in place for regular players, select press (like myself) have had the gag loosened a bit and can now talk about their personal impressions of the game. No images, videos, or sound clips may be…
The Japanese Final Fantasy XIV Facebook page has updated once again today with yet another look at what fans can expect in Phase 3 of the beta when it launches some time next month.
In Phase 3 you'll be able to adventure past the city-state of Gridania and into the likes of Limsa Lominsa's port-side city as seen in these new images. In addition to a larger variety of character options, both PC and PS3 users will have the opportunity…
Square Enix has updated their official Facebook page, showing off some of the updated locations in FFXIV: A Realm Reborn.
Not only has the user interface seen some revision, but both the city-states of Thanalan and Ul'dah have seen some major revisions as well. The images provided show a glimpse at nightlife in these revamped areas.
With the full game set to launch this summer, FFXIV will enter its third beta phase starting in June - the likes of which…
The second day of Nico Nico Chokaigi 2 has come and gone and with it a wealth of new information on Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
Naoki Yoshida took the stage once again with the announcement that Phase 3 of the game's beta test will commence in June pending Sony's certification on the PS3 client. While he apologizes for the delay, he promises that the final open beta phase will be pushed out soon after. The PS3 version will not…
This weekend, Final Fantasy XIV will be enjoying some special promotion courtesy of Nico Nico Chokaigi 2 in Japan.
A Miqo'te style Naoki Yoshida and his team took the stage at the event this morning to share the latest details on the game - complete with his entourage of fellow official cosplayers.
Phase 3 of the beta test - which will begin in June - will see the addition of PS3 players as well as PC players along with a…
The classic summons known well to fans of the Final Fantasy series return to FFXIV in the form of primals - near immortal beasts who possess immense power.
This week's update over on the official Square Enix website focuses on the primals as well as the beastmen of Eorzea - the ones responsible for summoning forth the likes of Shiva, Ifrit, Ramuh and more.
Ifrit - Ifrit, the incarnation of fire and fury, is worshiped by the lizard-like Amalj’aa tribe. Even amongst…
The official FFXIV: A Realm Reborn website has updated today with some new screenshots.
Featuring the game's assortment of classes and jobs, each does its part to introduce players to Eorzea's reborn realm. Joining the current roster soon enough will be both Summoner and Arcanist - both of which will be revealed soon.
…
Fancy a turn at the Final Fantasy XIV beta test? You're in luck.
We've been given a deluge of PC version codes courtesy of Square Enix to share with our readers this week. Getting a code is quite simple - first follow us on Twitter. Next, stay tuned for - you guessed it - trivia! We have to make you work for this prize somehow, right? We'll be posting questions over the entire Final Fantasy series, so those quick on…
Have you ever wondered what Final Fantasy VI would look like in high definition, fully rendered 3D? Well, look no further.
In case you missed its debut on the Letter to the Producer Live, Square Enix has captured that "magitek moment" for quick viewing. Set to the iconic melodies of "Tina/Terra's Theme" from Final Fantasy VI, the trailer shows off the mountable Magitek Armour that players will be able to control. If you look closely, you may be able to…
The second phase of closed beta testing for Final Fantasy XIV is now underway.
Much like the process for phase 1, phase 2 will continue operating within "beta weekends." While beta players will still be restricted to the city-state of Gridania, this early beta phase will introduce PC gamepad support, chocobo mounts, as well as all new Full Active Time Events.
Starting from phase 3, PS3 players will get to join the fold as well as many more environments to…
For those who missed out on this morning’s Letter From the Producer LIVE, no worries – we have you covered.
Taking to the camera once again, Final Fantasy XIV’s Naoki Yoshida and Toshio Murouchi shared some new details on the game ahead of beta launch next week. The pair followed their usual formula and answered a variety of questions from users, as well as showing off some of the exciting new elements to be included in the game in the…
A brand new developers blog post has unveiled Ul'dah's new theme for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
All three starting cities have finally had their new tunes revealed, courtesy of music maestro Soken. He explains that for ARR, the team was really put a lot of effort into creating more ambient sounds, as well as content-specific effects. Music is said to be more of an accent in the land of Eorzea, rather than the focal point - that is to…
This is a transcript of the Square Enix panel at PAX East that just ended! The main topics of the panel were Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV.
Final Fantasy XI: Seekers of Adoulin:
Briefly discussed both new classes: Geomancer, which uses Lipons to buff and debuff areas of the battlefield and Rune Fencer, also known as Mystic Knight, a tank class that utilizes magic and specializes in defending against magic
Showed off some of the new monsters that will be appearing…
On April 4th, Final Fantasy XIV's Director/Producer, Naoki Yoshida, will be hosting another live questions and answers session with the Final Fantasy XIV community.
The letter will begin at 7 am EST/4 am PST, and will be viewable on both PCs and iOS.
Yoshida will only answer in Japanese, but that should not stop you from sending your questions to @FF_XIV_EN with the hash-tag XIVLive because he will still answer them. While the answers to the questions might not be in English for the…
Square Enix announced today that mobile authentication will soon be available for Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV.
The application will run on both Android and iOS devices, and it will generate one time passwords to add another layer of security to player's accounts.
Physical authenticators are available for both games, with Final Fantasy XI players able to order one online and receive Goblin Bag storage space in return. The Final Fantasy XIV authenticator came with the Collector's Edition of the…
Heading to PAX East this weekend? Then you might want to check out the latest on Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
According to Square Enix, "2013 is an exciting year for Final Fantasy fans with the upcoming release of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn." Their commitment to the rebuild of their second FF MMO has seen it to near completion, and you too can get in on the action. The guys (and gals) at Square Enix will be…
