

That is not the case as the next expansion, according to Producer Naoki Yoshida, will begin a whole new story arc. When Square Enix first announced this, many people were confused as they thought that this would be the game’s final expansion period. Since I sped through the expansions as fast as possible, I never really sat down and reviewed them however, I did sit down and experienced every bit of Endwalker so I can finally do a proper review!Įndwalker is the conclusion to Final Fantasy XIV’s first major story arc. I wanted to be there on day one of Endwalker to enjoy the expansion alongside all of the other players in proper fashion. With Endwalker coming out in a few short months, I did my best to get through A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers. I wanted to get back into MMORPGs and decided that since I owned every other Final Fantasy game in the mainline series, it was time to complete it and get into Final Fantasy XIV. Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen came along and re-sparked my interest however, that game was still a long way off from being finished. After getting tired of seeing a great game go downhill, I decided to take a break from MMORPGs in general. In short, if you liked Final Fantasy XIV or Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, you'll love Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward.I had spent fifteen years in World of Warcraft. There's so much to this expansion - the guild workshops with high-tech workshops, new Primals (epic battles between your party and mighty demigods), new recipes for crafters (and a boost to level 60), collaborating to build giant airships, and an integrated card game - that there's no doubt this expansion was well conceived and painstakingly executed. Combat also is as intense as before, with some new races, weapons, and items to punch up the fun in battle. Be aware that some of these new zones are huge, at about twice the size of those found in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, so it's a good thing there are alternate ways to travel from one place to another. The upgrade in the graphical and audio presentation (music, sound effects, and voice actors) really helps to draw gamers in, letting them appreciate some of the new set pieces (even the subterranean dungeons are worth noting). Some of the quests are typical MMO fare, but most prove fun and fresh. Along with the very well-written story and dialogue, as well as a lot of new characters, Heavensward adds many missions and side quests. For the four million-odd people who've played Final Fantasy XIV and are looking to expand their adventures, this multi-platform add-on pack offers a lot of value to the core experience, just as 2013's Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn reboot delivered an enhanced version of the original 2010 game.
