In the course of the keynote of the Ultimate Fantasy XIV Fan Pageant in Tokyo, which TechRaptor attended, Sq. Enix launched loads of new parts and photographs of the following enlargement Danwtrail.
We begin with the brand new job (along with the Viper introduced in October), and it is Pictomancer, a ranged magical DPS. In fact, it’s going to use the Casting gear and the weapon would be the Brush.
There will not be a requisite class and the beginning degree shall be 80. The job quest begins in Gridania.
They focus ether of their brush to unleash their energy in battle. They will draw creatures, weapons, and even landscapes.
On high of their drawing talents that take a while, additionally they have instantaneous talents. They do not simply assault but additionally buff their events. They don’t seem to be a help job, however they are not fairly as attack-focused as black mages.
The story begins with a customer from the far West requesting the assistance of the Warrior of Gentle. We noticed her within the new trailer and he or she’s Uklamath, the daughter of the present ruler of Tural. In fact, she’s a feminine Hrothgar.
We’ll meet her quickly in replace 6.55 half 2, which is able to function a bridge to the story of Dawntrail. The patch comes quickly, on January 16.
The replace would require a 24-hour upkeep as a result of Sq. Enix will change all the Japanese information middle infrastructure with newer machines.
The brand new metropolis hub Tuliyollal capabilities as a bridge connecting the northern and southern components of the continent of Tural. The southern and northern components of Tural perform as principally two completely different arcs of the story of the enlargement.
This is the total world map together with the brand new continent.
Under you’ll be able to check out a video displaying loads of views of the brand new areas.
A second video exhibits a fairly futuristic space, however Yoshida-san could not share a lot about it to keep away from spoilers.
It is referred to as “Resolution 9” and it was constructed by a completely completely different civilization versus Tuliyollal. It’s going to work as a second hub for Dawntraill.
Listed here are a few pictures.
One other space named Heritage Discovered is launched solely by way of paintings and screenshots and is overflowing with lightning vitality with thunderclouds that blot out the solar. It even seems to have a steam prepare.
We get to satisfy new races of permits, the large Yokui and the Hanu Hanu, on high of a various inhabitants of Mamool Ja. They arrive in all sizes and shapes.
They’re a really numerous race together with their perspective and values.
The enlargement will, in fact, embody new dungeons. You possibly can see a few of them within the video under.
We additionally check out new enemies, together with a fairly cute buff sabotender named the Barreltender.
Since Krile will turn out to be a Pictomancer, she’ll make her debut in battle throughout the responsibility help characteristic.
Under you’ll be able to check out the brand new gear from the enlargement. The standard is way improved because of the visible replace coming with 7.0.
In earlier reveals, we heard that the enlargement would come with “expansive new life-style content material” and under you’ll be able to try new idea artwork.
Apparently, it’s going to deliver us to numerous completely different planets. It is referred to as “Cosmic Exploration.” It may be performed solo, but it surely’s supposed for everybody e to collaborate and make progress collectively.
With each replace the star the place that is set will change.
Subsequent on the menu is the brand new Alliance Raid, which shall be a crossover with Ultimate Fantasy XI. We check out new idea artwork that includes the Shadowlord.
The raid titled Echoes of Vana’diel will begin in replace 7.1.
The brand new 8-player raid additionally will get new idea artwork, and it actually appears attention-grabbing. The title is “The Arcadion.” The story shall be utterly unique and regular and savage modes shall be launched in sequence about one month after the enlargement.
A brand new Final raid may also come, and the theme shall be a part of the story of Eden. The title shall be “Future Rewritten (Final).” It will be launched in replace 7.1.
Ongoing content material updates will embody Blue Mage, Inconceivably Additional Hildibrand Adventures, New plans for Deep Dungeon, Gold Saucer, PvP, and new Variant Dungeons.
A brand new area operation within the model of Eureka and Bozja may also be launched in the course of the 7.X patch cycle.
The brand new restricted job just like the Blue Mage has been introduced simply with the identify, and it is Beastmaster. It will come in the course of the 7.X patch cycle and extra shall be revealed at a later date.
We get to see the impact of the graphics replace for every race and gender. The beginning gear for every race shall be up to date as nicely. Everyone seems to be getting a free Fantasia with the replace.
Talking of the graphics replace, we additionally check out the brand new dye system that can allow you to coloration two distinct areas of every piece of apparatus.
We then lastly get extra info and a video concerning the feminine Hrothgar.
Yoshida-san then talked about that making new races is de facto onerous, and he’d wish to say that feminine Hrothgar are the final one, however he cannot actually say that. It will depend upon the gamers.
This can be a substantial change from earlier statements, which certainly at all times talked about that feminine Hrothgar can be the final addition to the sport when it comes to races.
Lastly, we check out the attractive key paintings by Akihiko Yoshida.
Ultimate Fantasy XIV is presently out for PS5, PS4, PC, and Mac, with a brand new Xbox Sequence X|S port that shall be launched in some unspecified time in the future this spring with an open beta beginning in February.
The brand new enlargement Dawntrail is coming in the summertime of 2024, with no particular launch date introduced for now. You possibly can try the trailer launched earlier in the present day.
In fact, you’ll be able to already play the sport earlier than Dawntrail releases, for that objective, you should purchase a replica on Amazon.
Sq. Enix just lately hosted the Fan Pageant in London and an Eorzean Symphony Orchestra Live performance. If you would like to be taught extra, you’ll be able to take pleasure in our detailed stories for each.
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