Alongside a PS5 beta in April!
Final Fantasy XIV Online Endwalker is the MMORPG’s latest expansion and is expected later in the year, Square Enix recently confirmed. Moreover, it was announced that the title would head to PS5 with an open beta coming in April 2021.
“Endwalker features the climax of the Hydaelyn and Zodiark story, in which Warriors of Light will encounter an even greater calamity than ever before as they travel to the far reaches of Hydaelyn and even to the moon,” Square Enix said of the content. “In addition to bringing the long-running story arc that began with A Realm Reborn to its conclusion, Endwalker will mark a new beginning for the beloved MMO, setting the stage for new adventures that longtime fans and new players can enjoy together.”
The expansion will feature the following:
- Journey to Thavnair, the imperial capital of Garlemald, and even the Moon!
- New Jobs: Sage and more
- Level Cap Increase from 80 to 90
- Expansive new areas, including Garlemald, Thavnair, and the city of Radz-at-Han.
- A New Beast Tribe: the Arkasodara
- New threats, including Anima
- New Dungeons
- New High-Difficulty Raid: Pandæmonium
- Secrets Revealed in a New Alliance Raid Series
- New Small-scale PvP Content
- An Additional “Trust” System ally: Estinien Wyrmblood
- A New Residential District: Ishgard
- Updates to the Gold Saucer
- Relaxing Fun in Island Sanctuary
- New Gear and Crating Recipes
- Expanded Horizons via the Data Center Travel System
Moreover, Square Enix confirmed that the PS5 console version of the game will head into an open beta from 13 April 2021. The current-gen version of the title will offer up improved frame rates, loading time and support for 4K resolution.
“Players whose FFXIV service account has a registered license for the PlayStation 4 version may download and play the PlayStation 5 Upgrade Version at no extra cost at the start of the open beta period, while new players can experience the game on the PlayStation 5 through the Free Trial,” Square Enix has advised. “The full version of the game will be available on PlayStation 5 following the conclusion of the open beta.”
Final Fantasy XIV Online is currently available on Windows PC, Mac and PS4.
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