New FFXIV Update Brings Animal Crossing Islands To Final Fantasy
A new update for Final Fantasy XIV is bringing Animal Crossing-style islands to the popular MMORPG. Developer and publisher Square Enix originally announced the upcoming FFXIV Island Sanctuary feature as one of the new gameplay experiences that the current Endwalker expansion will introduce after its launch late last year. While details on the new feature have been sparse since it was initially announced, the company did confirm earlier this year that it would launch alongside the game’s 6.2 update.
Final Fantasy 14’s Endwalker expansion is arguably its biggest so far. Not only does it conclude the overarching story that began 10 years ago, it has also introduced a ton of new features since it was launched in December, including new jobs, a new race, new zones, a new PvP mode, and a lot more. And with the release of more updates, players can expect more new content to be added into the game, including the aforementioned Island Sanctuary as well as further improvements to FFXIV’s NPC companion system for solo players.
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During a recent Live Letter stream Square Enix revealed more details on Final Fantasy 14’s upcoming Island Sanctuary feature. According to FF14 Director Naoki Yoshida, every player will get their own unique Animal Crossing-esque island where they gather resources, grow and cultivate crops, collect and care for a variety of creatures, build different structures, and more. The materials, currencies, and inventory of the island are separate from the rest of the game to avoid filling up players’ normal inventories. Players will be able to invite their friends and free company members to visit their islands. While an exact release date for the Island
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