In the fantasy MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, the new year is welcomed with a flying turtle.
Mastermind Naoki Yoshida addresses the fans for the new year. 2015 was also an exciting year for him. He traveled extensively across the world, attending conventions on three continents to meet as many players as possible. The highlight was Heavensward. The release of the expansion reinforced Yoshida’s impression that they were on the right track 5 years after 1.0.
Depending on how one counts, Final Fantasy XIV turned two or five years old in 2015 – either way, it is now an adult MMORPG, right in the middle of its lifespan. For 2016, Yoshida hopes everyone remembers what it was like when they themselves were new, so that the community can progress together.
There might be long-term plans behind the flying turtle to make every mount in Final Fantasy XIV a flying mount. Later reports suggested they want to make the turtle from the Golden Saucer flyable with 3.2. However, nothing seems set in stone yet.
Final Fantasy XIV plans to bring FF XIII items to the Mog Station
Nothing concerning the New Year’s greeting relates to the news that Square Enix plans to bring the items that were available at the “Lightning Strikes” event into the cash shop. The event was associated with FF XIII. The items will come in sets with a weapon, a hairstyle and one of two different equipment sets. Players can choose a weapon for their job. However, there are no weapons for the 3 “new” Heavensward classes.
These are statements from the Japanese forum. A specific date and details will be announced later.
Final Fantasy XIV has developed into one of the largest subscription-based MMORPGs on the market since the reboot 'A Realm Reborn' over 8 years ago. It offers p...
