With the latest patch 6.5 in Final Fantasy XIV, you can play through the main story almost entirely alone, without relying on other players. MeinMMO reveals what’s behind it.
Solo players can now experience the entire main story of Final Fantasy XIV at their own pace, without having to worry about waiting times or finding group members. Or simply without having to interact with other players.
With the Duty Support System
, players can overcome these obstacles and enjoy the epic journey from start to finish in complete independence.
Here you can watch the trailer for the upcoming expansion Dawntrail
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Solo adventures with your favorite NPCs
What does it look like? In Final Fantasy XIV, there is a Duty Support System
that allows players to complete dungeons and trials with NPCs, without needing other real players. The only exceptions are the more challenging alliance raids and 8-player trials, for which a group of fellow players is still required.
This system was introduced in the Shadowbringers expansion. A great option to play through the main story alone or to skip the annoying waiting (at certain times) for players.
Square Enix has gradually expanded this system to include further expansions. With the latest patch 6.5, you can now also complete Stormblood dungeons entirely with the Duty Support System
and the latest story dungeon from Endwalker. This way, you can almost play through the entire main story alone.
These dungeons are also supported since patch 6.5:
- The Sunken City of Skalla
- Kargland
- The Ghimlyt Darkness
- Moon Underground
By the way, after 10 years, a player finished Final Fantasy XIV as the first, unlocking all available achievements.
When you play alone, all the loot is yours, without having to roll for it with other players. You can sit back and enjoy the rewards.
The NPCs that accompany you on your adventure are anything but mute companions. They have unique dialogues and provide additional insights into the world of Final Fantasy XIV. For example, if you take Y’shtola or Alphinaud into the dungeon, you will learn even more about their personalities.
Experience shows that the dungeons also take a bit longer than with real players.
The Duty Support System
opens the gates to a completely new gaming experience in Final Fantasy XIV. You can now explore the world of Eorzea as a solo player at your own pace, experience the exciting main story, and completely bypass the company of other players – if that’s what you want. It can be expected that in the upcoming expansion Dawntrail
, you will also be able to explore dungeons with NPCs again.
What do you think of the Duty Support System? Do you prefer to go solo or do you enjoy playing with others in Final Fantasy XIV?
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