Final Fantasy 14 recently held a Live Letter from the Producer focused on its upcoming 6.2 patch, Buried Memory. During the Live Letter, Final Fantasy 14 players finally got their first glimpse at the Island Sanctuary system after its reveal over a year ago.
Island Sanctuaries were first announced alongside Endwalkerin February 2021. Due to delays and a change of focus, the launch of Island Sanctuaries was pushed back until 6.2, scheduled to release in late August.
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The upcoming Island Sanctuary will be free to access for all players and will give access to a massive island they can explore. Players will be able to gather materials and craft items and buildings, including a main base of operations where one’s favorite minions can roam free. Though primarily solo content, players can also invite friends and Free Company members in Final Fantasy 14 to visit their instanced island. While Final Fantasy 14 could not reveal too many screenshots yet, it did show a blurry top-down view of the island, including a player character for reference.
Players will also be able to plant special crops and collect, name, and raise various critters on their island. The island will be full of customizations and will use a separate currency system and inventory, so players will not have to worry about clogging their normal bags. Island Sanctuaries also have a market system that allows players to sell goods and crafts for the Island Sanctuaries currency, which can be exchanged for special rewards.
Final Fantasy 14 players can’t wait to experience the Island Sanctuary. Many of the activities in the system sound reminiscent of farming simulators like Stardew Valley or Animal
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