Final Fantasy Hits A New Milestone and Releases Trailer for Upcoming Expansion

Written by Brandon Hofer on May 24, 2019

News: The Shadowbringers expansion arrives this summer and we have a sneak peek with a new trailer.

Final Fantasy XIV has surpassed 16 million players worldwide according to Square Enix. These are definitely impressive numbers and will help the game as it launches its third major expansion, Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, on July 2nd.

Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida also revealed several new details for the upcoming expansion during a recent livestream, including:

Details on battle system changes, including the introduction of the charged action system.

Updates to the FATE system, side quests, as well the addition of role quests.

Adjustments to job synergy and rebalancing of jobs

Various quality of life changes and UI updates

The Shadowbringers job actions trailer also made its debut and showcases updated and new abilities for all jobs. Additionally, the Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers official benchmark software is now available for download. The benchmark software includes all-new Shadowbringers footage, as well as a character creator that allows players to view playable characters as they appear in game—including the new Hrothgar and Viera races. Users who create characters using the benchmark will also be able to carry them into the full game as well. The official benchmark software can be downloaded here: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/benchmark/.

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers will mark the first time that Warriors of Light will travel the rift between worlds to become Warriors of Darkness, to restore night and save the world from the apocalypse the Flood of Light promises. The expansion is packed with new features including the new Dancer and Gunbreaker jobs, Hrothgar and Viera races, an increased level cap, sprawling new areas, raids, and much more.

Check out the aforementioned trailer below and tell us what you think. Will you be picking up the new Shadowbringers content when it launches in July?