SQUARE ENIX® has revealed its critically-acclaimed MMO FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online is set to feature a crossover event starring familiar faces from the world of FINAL FANTASY XV.

Set to go live in mid-April, the collaboration was announced via a teaser trailer shown as part of the most recent Letter from the Producer LIVE, which took place during the FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival which took place in Paris over the weekend. In it, we see FINAL FANTASY XV hero Noctis Lucis Caelum entering the world of Hydaelyn with the Regalia, where he joins the Warrior of Light in battle against magitek infantry, magitek armor, and even the Messenger, Garuda, hailing from Eos.

The trailer can be seen here: https://youtu.be/_o-CtZGjJGc

Also during the Letter from the Producer LIVE, Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida revealed what FINAL FANTASY XIV Online players can expect in the coming months as the Stormblood™ expansion reaches its conclusion. A schedule of upcoming patches and their content is below:

Patch 4.55 – coming 12th February

• New Rival Wings Map “Hidden Gorge” – The newest campaign in this large-scale 48-man PvP content will feature new mechanics and rules. Two teams will compete to control train stations within the arena to obtain valuable cargo, and best Goblin Mercenaries who roam the battlefield to win their favor and have them fight as an ally.
• Eureka Hydatos – The fourth and final entry in the Eureka storyline will raise the elemental level cap to 60, add new logos actions and allow gear enhanced in Pyros to be further improved. Those who follow the story to its conclusion will be able to enter The Baldesion Arsenal, an ultra high-end public instanced dungeon for up to 56 players. It’s a challenge not for the faint-hearted!

Patch 4.56 – coming Late March

• New Main Scenario Quests – the Stormblood storyline comes to a shocking conclusion.
• Even Further Hildibrand Adventures – the Inspector Extraordinaire makes a return.
• Stormblood Beast Tribe Quests – a new quest series bringing together the Beast Tribes of the last expansion.

Patch 4.57

• World Visit System – Travel to any world within your data center using the U’ldah, Limsa Lominsa, or Gridania aetherytes to meet and play with friends.

These new announcements bring to an end a weekend full of fresh information about the third expansion for the MMO, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers, which launches on 2nd July 2019. Alongside the release date, first looks at the new ‘Gunbreaker’ job and ‘Viera’ race were shown, while an extended teaser trailer revealed more of what players can expect: https://youtu.be/h1OUNHqp3BE

Additionally, SQUARE ENIX revealed the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers Collector’s Edition. Available to pre-order from the SQUARE ENIX Store starting 6th February. The Collector’s Edition includes:

• Shadowbringers Special Art Box – A unique silver-inlaid box featuring an illustration by artist Yoshitaka Amano.
• Dark Knight Figure - An impressive high-quality figure that features the Warrior of Darkness as a dark knight.
• Shadowbringers Art Book - An art book featuring a wealth of illustrations and concept art used in the creation of the expansion.
• Shadowbringers Logo Sticker Cling - A reusable vinyl cling featuring the Shadowbringers logo.
• FINAL FANTASY XIV Playing Cards - A deck of playing cards featuring a range of artwork from A Realm Reborn through Shadowbringers.
• In-game Grani Mount - Ride the formidable Grani and strike terror into the heart of any foe in your path. Caution is recommended when mounting the rather pointy beast.
• In-game Wind-up Fran Minion - Take Fran along as your partner in the skies, on land, or under the water. Wherever your adventure takes you, just keep it away from Mist.
• In-game Revolver Gunbreaker Weapon - Squall's iconic gunblade makes its appearance in FFXIV as a gunbreaker-exclusive weapon. Charge into battle with it…or not. Whatever.

Pre-orders for Shadowbringers will open exclusively on the SQUARE ENIX Store from 6th February. Anyone pre-ordering will be eligible to receive the following items, which will be delivered starting 1st March, 2019 at 8am GMT:

• In-game Baby Gremlin Minion - There is nothing more invigorating than venturing into unfamiliar lands with a baby gremlin nipping at your heels and bad-mouthing your every move.
• Aetheryte Earring - An earring modeled after the Aetherytes found in towns across the land. Grants 30% bonus EXP when worn, up to level 70.
• Early Access - Early access grants users the ability to play Shadowbringers on 28th June*, several days before the official release!

Thanks to items being delivered ahead of launch, anyone pre-ordering Shadowbringers will be able to receive their Aetheryte Earrings to catch-up to level 70 before the expansion releases on 2nd July.

Hidden Gorge

Fans can look forward to more information on Shadowbringers at the Fan Festival in Tokyo on 23rd - 24th March, 2019. All Fan Festival events will be streamed free of charge on the official FINAL FANTASY XIV Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/finalfantasyxiv

*Early access start date subject to change. Please note that there is a possibility of maintenance taking place during the early access period.