Kotaku Friday, June 14, 2024 9:57 AM  One of the most impactful decisions you'll make in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance comes right at the start of the game. Standing at a literal crossroads, you see a girl suspended in the air. Ominous voices explain that she will lead the world into chaos and ruin, and if you take her hand, you will enter into "a world… |
Kotaku Friday, June 14, 2024 9:45 AM  Clicker games are inherently stupid, and the best ones lean in. That's why Cookie Clicker is an all-time classic. Years of increasingly idiotic ideas piling on top of one another, but always boiling down to the core concept of clicking on a picture of a cookie. Well, Banana reduces this down to its titrated, purest… |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 9:53 AM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 9:29 AM  When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz? This special, limited-time event allows players to trade the usually locked golden stickers up to five times a day. This is an ideal solution for grabbing elusive missing stickers and completing albums quickly. While you can trade these up to five times a day, each event is limited to two specific stickers, set by Scopely. There's no official schedule for Monopoly Go's Golden Blitz event, so a lot of sites that confirm dates are actually speculating based on the current Monopoly Go events. While you're waiting for the next Golden Blitz, make sure to keep on top of other freebies with our free Monopoly Go dice links guide, which is updated several times a day with the newest links. Continue reading When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 9:15 AM  What is the Elden Ring DLC release date? We've been anticipating a follow-up expansion to FromSoftware's definitive soulslike since we first sat upon the throne and became the Elden Lord. Fortunately, the long wait is almost over, and the Shadow of the Erdtree looms large. Elden Ring immediately secured a reputation as one of the best PC games of all time following its release in 2022. Since then, FromSoftware has been hard at work on the DLC, which sends the Tarnished into the Land of Shadow in pursuit of the Empyrean Miquella. Director Miyazaki estimates the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree map size is bigger than Limgrave, so there's plenty to discover in the DLC. Here's everything you need to know about the Shadow of the Erdtree release date and what awaits us in the Land of Shadow. Continue reading Elden Ring DLC release date - latest on Shadow of the Erdtree MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 8:14 AM  When is the Skate 4 release date? While we've seen plenty of early footage of Skate 4 already, EA's upcoming Skate revival is a rare case of a triple-A studio showing off very early in-development footage of a game. Though we've seen plenty of Skate 4, we can also clearly see it's not ready yet. It's already been over a decade since the last Skate game, so we can hold on a little longer. The first Skate was among the most innovative skateboard games around, from its analog control scheme and semi open-world game structure to its more realistic, less edgy representation of the skating scene. The development team behind Skate 3 was disbanded after its release in 2010, and the series' community has been consistently bombarding EA message boards with questions about the series and its potential return ever since. Now, the team is very open about the development process for Skate 4, so here's what we know so far. Continue reading Skate 4 release date estimate, gameplay, and all the latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Skateboard games, Skate 4 release date speculation, Best sports games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 7:59 AM  The prices of AMD's fastest gaming CPUs are in free fall right now, and this latest AMD Ryzen CPU deal enables you to save a massive 30% on the MSRP of the flagship AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. This top-dog chip not only has 16 of AMD's mighty Zen 4 cores at its disposal, but it also has AMD's 3D V-cache tech to boost gaming frame rates. This means there's a huge 64MB of extra high-speed memory on top of the usual 32MB of L3 cache inside this AMD CPU, and we found this extra cache provided a significant boost to gaming performance in our Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, gaining it the top place on our guide to the best gaming CPU. Continue reading AMD's most powerful Ryzen gaming CPU is now at its lowest ever price MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 7:47 AM  The latest Humble Bundle packs in $299 worth of games for kids and slashes the price to $10. With the summer holidays just around the corner, this is a great chance to grab an excellent deal and, most importantly, keep your kids entertained. The bundle includes two Peppa Pig games, Bratz, My Little Pony, and more. Continue reading Get $299 worth of great kids games for only $10 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best PC games, Upcoming PC games, Free PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 7:32 AM  SSD capacity is set to explode in the near future, thanks to a new tech development from Western Digital. The company, often known as WD, unveiled an industry first at a recent investor's conference, showing off a high-capacity memory die that's dwarfed by a human fingertip. At the moment, Western Digital is planning to target this tech at AI and data center environments, rather than the best SSDs for gaming, but it shows that high-capacity flash memory chips are already in development, and it's likely to be only a matter of time before we start seeing larger-capacity drives for desktop PCs as well. Continue reading SSDs are about to become massive, thanks to WD MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 7:33 AM  What are the best games on Game Pass right now? Trawling through the hundreds of games in your Game Pass subscription can feel overwhelming. Game Pass is a great deal, with hundreds of games at your fingertips for a fairly low monthly cost, but, if you're anything like us, you might get lost in the choice and wind up not playing anything. Thankfully, we're here to help you discover some of the shiniest Game Pass gems. Luckily, you can search by genre on the official Xbox Game Pass site, so you can always narrow your choices down. If you're unsure and want to try something new, we've picked some of the best Game Pass games the subscription service has to offer. Whether you're looking for horror games, farming games, or short, easy-to-complete story games, we've got them all here. Continue reading The best games on Xbox Game Pass June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 7:14 AM  What are the Valorant crosshair codes? Valorant Crosshairs became more complex and customizable then ever with changes made in March 2022. With a complex-looking string of numbers, letters, and symbols, you can change your in-game sights to match players from your favorite esports teams such as DRX, Fnatic, or Team Liquid, or make your own entirely. Many of the best PC games with pro teams like to come up with ways for FPS game players to show allegiance to their favorite players. For example, Rainbow Six Siege has charms and Valorant has gun buddies. Custom crosshairs take things to another level though, and can even help you achieve a similar level of accuracy as the pros, too. Different colors or sizes can make your crosshair stand out more, potentially affecting your accuracy. We've collected Valorant crosshair codes for all of the big teams in one place, so you don't have to go hunting around too much to equip your favorite Valorant characters with your chosen sight. Jump to the bottom if you need to know how to import Valorant crosshairs. Continue reading Best Valorant crosshairs used by streamers and pros June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 7:19 AM  June 14, 2024: We checked for new AFK Journey codes. What are the new AFK Journey codes? Redeeming limited-time freebies is the best way to stay ahead of the curve without upsetting your wallet, especially in gacha-driven fantasy RPGs like AFK Journey. These giveaway codes can help you stay competitive with the best team compositions, clear the story without issue, and reap the rewards of the PvP leaderboards. We've found and tested every code released by developer Farlight to find out which ones are active or expired. The latest AFK Journey codes often reward you with valuable in-game currency like AFK Journey Diamonds and Gold, which are required to pull on gacha banners and build the best characters in the AFK Journey roster. We also recommend checking out our in-depth AFK Journey tier list to ensure you're spending your freebies wisely in the anime game. Now that you're all set, here are the AFK Journey codes waiting to be redeemed. Continue reading AFK Journey codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: AFK Journey tier list, AFK Journey codes, AFK Journey reroll |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 7:25 AM  What are the new Reverse 1999 codes? If you're making a start in Bluepoch's strategic RPG, you're probably burning through essential resources at a worrying rate. It's tough going in the early game while you're still finding your feet, so we've compiled all the active Reverse 1999 codes you could need for free clear drops, dust, and much more. Reverse 1999 is another anime gacha game available on mobile and PC, joining the likes of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail in the competitive genre. If you're torn between playing them all, we've got Genshin Impact codes and Honkai Star Rail codes, too, but this guide has all the latest Reverse 1999 codes for your alt-history 20th-century Timekeeper needs. Codes aren't enough to get you through those tricky battles, so be sure to check out our Reverse 1999 tier list featuring the best characters. Continue reading Reverse 1999 codes June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Reverse 1999 codes, Reverse 1999 tier list, Best anime games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 7:01 AM  When is the next Steam sale? It feels like one Steam sale has just ended when the next one begins, but with some events offering better discounts than others and genre-specific sales, it's a good idea to keep these dates to hand. Fortunately, we've got a complete list of all the Steam sale dates coming up, so you can make a dent in your wishlist without breaking the bank. Whether you're looking for new PC games to sink your teeth into or simply the best PC games of all time, there's something for everyone on Steam. Smaller publisher sales can introduce you to new favorites if you get to the bargains in time, while seasonal sales can weeks, with more games, DLC, and bundles available at chunkier discounts. Continue reading When is the next Steam sale? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 6:43 AM  GTA 3. Vice City. Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. GTA 5. Red Dead Redemption. LA Noire. Former Rockstar producer Leslie Benzies has some serious career pedigree, having presided over some of the best-loved and most successful games of the past 20 years. Now, with GTA 6 on the horizon, the ex-president of Rockstar North is about to launch a beta for his huge new sandbox game, where the idea is that you can imagine anything, build anything, and share anything with other players around the world. Expectations are naturally high. Fortunately, you'll be able to try this one for yourself very, very soon, and sign-ups are open today. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best building games, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 7:13 AM  June 14, 2024: We've added one new Monopoly Go dice link for free dice rolls and removed expired ones from our list. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 6:46 AM  The best office chairs can save your posture and make life more comfortable when working or playing for long periods. If, like me, you sit down for a larger part of the day and need the right chair to help your health, we've been trying and testing the top options to help you find the right one. The best gaming chairs often have a specific look, and this list is home to more subtle designs that look at home in a more professional setting. I've chosen the chairs in this guide for their comfort levels, support, and design. Herman Miller is a well-known name and the go-to for premium office seating, but I've been very impressed by newer brands too, particularly the Boulies Master Series and the FlexiSpot BS11 Pro mesh chair. When it comes to choosing a chair, think about your budget, physical dimensions (there's no benefit to being too small or big in an office chair), and the look you're after in your office space. Then, take a seat and look through these tried and picks... Continue reading Best office chairs in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 6:00 AM  When is the Minecraft 1.21 release date? As they do every year, Mojang Studios has revealed the latest annual content update for Minecraft: Tricky Trials. Just one of the many reasons players keep coming back to the game after all these years, these yearly updates change the game, so we've summarized all the latest new features right here. Now that the release date has arrived, we've been able to get hands on with the Minecraft 1.21 update. Before this, we had to rely on Minecraft snapshots, early access builds that allow players to test out new Minecraft features in the sandbox game. Please note that new features only generate in previously unloaded chunks, though, so you might want to load up into new Minecraft seeds to fully experience Tricky Trials. Continue reading Minecraft 1.21 update release date and features MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 6:03 AM  There's Final Fantasy, there's World of Warcraft, there's Elden Ring. But if you want gigantic enemies and a supremely rich, occasionally dark fantasy world, Capcom's Monster Hunter remains the go-to RPG. Monster Hunter Wilds may be on its way, and there are rumblings of Resident Evil 9 and possibly remakes of Code Veronica and RE Zero, but the Street Fighter studio has just delivered a nice surprise for PC players. Eight years after its original release, one overlooked Monster Hunter game is suddenly on Steam. Continue reading Overlooked Monster Hunter game from eight years ago suddenly hits PC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best fantasy games, Best MMORPGs |
PCGamesN Friday, June 14, 2024 5:58 AM  The new Razer Iskur V2 gaming chair brings a host of tweaks and changes compared to the original Iskur, including a vastly-improved "6D" lumbar support system. Elsewhere, there are improvements to the seat design, headrest cushion, and more, resulting in a chair that's far superior to the original for overall comfort. It makes for a seat that's fit for a royal but comes at a princely price. Sitting in the Razer Iskur V2 for the past several months, it's worked its way into the best gaming chairs I've had the pleasure of sitting in. Make no mistake, its lumbar support is no gimmick, and its construction is top tier. Comfort is king but there are some parts of the Iskur V2 that stop it from taking the throne outright. Continue reading Razer Iskur V2 review MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Razer Viper V2 Pro review, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) review, Best gaming mouse |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 14, 2024 6:33 AM  Back in February, Graham wrote about potential redundancies at Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM following the cancellation of a standalone expansion to that game, codenamed X7. Now, PC Gamer's Ted Litchfield has spoken to 12 current and former employees about the circumstances surrounding the cancellation, notably the details of the layoffs, the expansion, and the "humiliation campaign" suffered by writer Argo Tuulik as apparent retaliation for his participation in last year's extensive People Make Games documentary. You can, and should, read PC Gamer's report here. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 14, 2024 6:20 AM  The impenetrable wall of crossover fiction known as Kingdom Hearts has come to Steam. The games have been on Epic Games Store since 2021, so they're not new to PC folk. But this does open them up to players who shy away from Epic's storefront. I use the term "open up" loosely, because Kingdom Hearts is popularly regarded as a tangle of criss-crossing JRPG confuse-o-plots that require diagrams and multiple explainer videos to follow. I don't know if that's true, having never followed Alice down this Buster Sword-shaped rabbit hole, but it is the popular joke. And, looking into Goofy's cold, dead eyes, I find I am afraid to question it. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 14, 2024 5:47 AM  UK national treasures Inkle - they who looped the globe in 80 days, vaulted the heavens and sang of the highlands - are making a brand new investigation-ma-jig called Miss Mulligatawney's School For Promising Girls, though the presskit notes that this might not be the final title. It's set in a 1920s boarding school, where you can expect "tuition in Latin, Geometry and a wide range of team sports, all within the beautiful setting of our isolated country estate". Also some murders, possibly. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 14, 2024 5:21 AM  The orcs and goblins of the Greenskins, the sizeable gourmands of the Ogre Kingdoms, and the angry Christmas ornaments of Khorne are the next three factions to get new units, lords, and campaigns as part of strategy game Total War: Warhammer 3's next DLC. The news comes via official posts by developer Creative Assembly on both Reddit and X. |
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Siliconera Friday, June 14, 2024 10:00 AM
If there are two JRPG series that captivate me more than any others, one of them is absolutely The Legend of Heroes. Ever since I first played the iconic Trails in the Sky, I adored almost every entry in this series. Fortunately, if my recent demo experience is anything to go by, Trails through Daybreak feels like another win for Falcom and NIS America.
If you didn't know, a free Switch and PS4 demo is out right now for The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak. It comes with the ability to check out the prologue on Switch or all the way through the first chapter on PS4, with saves transferring to the full game. I checked out the latter for a quite hefty trial that lasted almost 10 hours.
While it may not be the best place to start the series as a newcomer, it is the closest in quite some time. Trails through Daybreak starts an entirely new arc in the previously unvisited nation of the Calvard Republic. Players take on the role of Van Arkride, a sort of charming rogue and morally gray version of a Bracer.
I already played all of Chapter 1 in Japanese while starting to learn the language, so it was fun to compare the localization. As always, the team is on point by including elements like great innuendos and timely jokes, though I will say the usually excellent English voice acting strangely feels like it took a dip in this installment. There are still some standouts, such as side character Marielle, but even some of the core cast may take some time to warm up to.
Outside of that, this already feels like another Falcom slam dunk. There is something to be said about how brilliant the developer's city and world design is. Trails through Daybreak is yet another testament to that with the capital city of Edith. Each of the districts feels so distinct due to the style and atmosphere. For example, there is the relaxed and brick-laden Riverside, found alongside the thriving and modern Central Station.
Exploring the city of Edith, completing Spriggan requests, and talking to the townsfolk just feels so natural. Better yet, there are even rural areas in Chapter 1 for a nice break from the hustle and bustle. This will all feel familiar to anyone who played the Crossbell or Erebonia Trails games. When it comes to combat though, this game actually radically changes this aspect.
The Trails through Daybreak features a fascinating and almost ground-breaking hybrid combat. The usual active turn-based system still exists. Here, players move around the battlefield on their turn, within a certain range, to execute an attack, skill, or craft.
However, you don't have to fight in turn-based mode if you don't want to. There is a simplistic hack-and-slash variant available as well. While not great for larger enemies or even possible in boss battles, this speeds up the combat even further. Better yet, the two even work in tandem. You can weaken a foe or even stun them in the action mode before switching to the usual turn-based affair to finish them off.
It is an engaging and fascinating system. While I would like more depth in the action combat, it works well enough, including even with a dodge mechanic. That said, outside of this, I am not a huge fan of the combat changes. The new system for link attacks is a bit awkward. Before, you would pick a partner to link with and they would follow up with additional attacks after a critical hit and all that.
However, this version limits links (called SLCMs) to being right next to someone. They are more flexible this way since Van, Agnes, and the others can link up with anyone at any time now. However, it somewhat felt like I was forced to go out of my way to move characters next to one another to gain a follow-up attack.
This new link system got especially annoying in boss battles. I felt like I had to move up my ranged characters like Agnes to be next to my melee fighter in Van. This put the ranged characters in more unnecessary danger just for a linked combo. It is strange since it wasn't like this in past games.
Outside of that, though, this is by far the most fluid and fast the turn-based combat has been in the series. I was blasting through most fights in well under a minute with almost no issue. Even the trickier and lengthier boss fights felt much more manageable in terms of time now.
When not in dungeons, players have the ability to complete various Spriggan requests. These are similar to the side quests and Bracer requests from past games but with a twist. Van is a much shadier person than past protagonists like Rean and Lloyd, and it shows in his requests.
He has an alignment system revolving around Law, Chaos, and Gray. Each request he does adds points to each one. In addition, there are the occasional choices you can make that level up Van's Law, Chaos, and Gray attributes. Most notably, these all level up independently, and each come with special rewards. While I know how these affect the later game from my time with the Japanese version, I won't go into that here. Regardless, this system adds an intriguing layer and makes the already well-written side quests that much more worth checking out. They are just as essential to the world and characters as the core plot.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak feels like another must-play JRPG from Falcom, based on the demo preview. It is almost a solid starting point for newcomers with an almost entirely fresh cast of characters. It also takes place in the new locale of the Calvard Republic, which is already gorgeous and varied from the places I visited in the prologue and first chapter. The mix of action and turn-based combat is such a welcome move. Anyone who likes past Trails games or just JRPGs in general should check out the free demo ahead of launch.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak will release for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC on July 5, 2024. A free demo is available right now for Switch and PS4.
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Siliconera Friday, June 14, 2024 9:50 AM
When the Final Fantasy XIV Letter from the Producer Live LXXXII got to System Adjustments, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida and Square Enix General Manager of Community & Service Division Toshio "Foxclon" Murouchi went over the new FFXIV Allagan Tomestones of Heliometry and the equipment and gear people can get from them. In total, Yoshida revealed nine of the new sets people can get to wear or even use as glamour.
Previously, Square Enix went over how the Allagan Tomestones of Causality and Comedy would be leaving, and the Allagan Tomestones of Aesthetics and Heliometry will appear following FFXIV Dawntrail for new gear and equipment. The Aesthetics ones will be immediately available after 7.0. However, the Heliometry ones won't show up until 7.05.
After discussing the additions, Yoshida shared images of some of the equipment FFXIV Dawntrail players will be able to get when they exchange Allagan Tomestones of Heliometry for gear. Nine pieces of art were shared, showing things for folks like Black Mages, Dragoons, Pictomancers, and Reapers.
Other topics came up other than Allagan Tomestones during the System Adjustments portion of the discussion. People will be able to hold 1,500 Bicolor Gemstones, instead of only 1,000. The Duty List will also show emotes and delivery item recipes. Glasses will be categorized as facewear going forward too.
You will be able to hide nearby players when near an NPC or item with quest icon, with default, when near quest NPCs, or when interacting with quest NPCs as options. Your party member allies will be able to be shown as an option, but any friends in your party won't be shown. A slide showed the three options in action.
Yoshida also spoke a lot about the dyeing adjustments. These will let you have two on one piece of gear, and there will be more items that support that option. The 7.0 and beyond equipment will all support two dye slots. Greater support may not come until 7.04. You can also set "favored dye" or "previously applied dyes" as an option. Yoshida said this could apply to setting a favorite color as a "saved" favorite.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Dawntrail expansion will arrive on July 2, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, June 14, 2024 9:23 AM
After discussing the new The Arcadion Raid Series in the Letter from the Producer Live LXXXII, Producer Naoki Yoshida and Global Community Producer Toshio "Foxclon" Murouchi confirmed that a new Treasure Dungeon will be added to the FFXIV Dawntrail expansion. The title of this new Treasure Dungeon is Cenote Ja Ja Gural, and it will be introduced with Patch 7.05.
The term "cenote" comes from Latin American Spanish, and Yoshida said it describes a natural pit where water sinks into and creates underground ponds. Some underground ruins can be seen in the first of the two screenshots shared. Above them, light pours from a natural opening to the surface, where trees and jungle vines fall down.
Meanwhile, the second screenshot shows a golden palace or golden ruin, located close to the aforementioned opening to the surface. Additionally, bright pink blossoms are located near the entrance of the palace. Yoshida said that the new FFXIV graphical update has increased the level of shine and polish to these golden surfaces, adding more fidelity to the upcoming Treasure Dungeon.
You can take a better look at the new FFXIV Dawntrail Treasure Dungeon Cenote Ja Ja Gural here:
Final Fantasy XIV is readily available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Dawntrail expansion will arrive on July 2, 2024. The new Treasure Dungeon will appear as part of Patch 7.05.
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Siliconera Friday, June 14, 2024 9:08 AM
After a brief Final Fantasy XIV Letter from the Producer Live LXXXII break, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida and Square Enix General Manager of Community & Service Division Toshio "Foxclon" Murouchi returned to discuss the new FFXIV Dawntrail Raid series The Arcadion. While they didn't show too much, for the sake of spoilers, they did discuss a bit about the Raid series starting in 7.01.
First, The Arcadion will be a new eight-person Raid series in Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail. When showing the splash art for it, Yoshida noted they'd heard how many people said the designs resembled graphics cards. He and Foxclon joked about fans and the load. They also confirmed that there is a storyline to this new series. The Arcadion: ??? will be a part of the 7.01 patch, and its Savage version will arrive in 7.05. The two also joked that people may have noticed the Duty list revealed its full name, though they left it as ??? during the announcement to leave it as a surprise for viewers.
A clip from the boss fight appeared. It seems like it takes place in an arena. Ads appear around the edges, which will change as you go through the battle. An announcer offers narration during this segment. Also, the boss will talk during the fight.
Here's the video clip Square Enix shared on social media, so we can get a better look at the fight:
In the first half of this June 2024 Letter from the Producer Live, Yoshida and Foxclon went over the new dungeons, trials, Role Quests, Disciples of the Hand and Land Quests, and characters.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Dawntrail expansion will arrive on July 2, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, June 14, 2024 9:00 AM
Volks opened pre-orders for its upcoming Dollfie Dream Sister dolls of Alphinaud and Alisaie from Final Fantasy XIV. The dolls are available to order from not only Japan but also the US and other select countries and regions.
People residing in the US can place their orders on the Volks USA website. Alphinaud's doll will cost $880, while Alisaie will cost slightly less at $820. (As a side note, the dolls originally cost ¥118,800 and ¥110,000 respectively in Japan.) Volks added that the dolls may also be available to order via DD friend shops throughout Asia, as well as the UK and France.
Volks did not provide the full dimensions for each doll, but it did note that it will focus on the dolls' attires and heads. There will be even more attention to detail for the latter, as the company will produce a unique wig and head for each character.
Here are the sample images of the dolls:
Alphinaud and Alisaie appeared in Final Fantasy XIV, the MMORPG that is available to play on the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X. Square Enix is preparing to release its new Dawntrail expansion on July 2, 2024.
Volks will close the pre-order period for the Final Fantasy XIV Dollfie Dream Sister dolls of Alphinaud and Alisaie on August 12, 2024. The dolls will be completely made to order, so the company will not entertain any more orders after the window has closed. It will deliver the finished dolls in Japan in August 2025 and in the US in November 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, June 14, 2024 8:53 AM
After detailing the new Role Quests in the Final Fantasy XIV Letter from the Producer Live LXXXII, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida and Global Community Producer Foxclon showed some of the new dungeons being introduced with the FFXIV Dawntrail expansion, as well as a new trial.
During the livestream Yoshida said that players can expect the main dungeons that are tied to the Main Scenario Quests of Dawntrail to be accessible to players even if they are not fully optimized and at the maximum 100 level cap, since they are part of the main story. However, regarding endgame content and expert dungeons, players will need to be prepared for them, as the developers want this content to be a fun challenge.
While it is not the official name, Yoshida said that the first one they call Jungle Cruise internally. For the second dungeon the environment seems to be at high altitude and with thin air. It will be great for screenshots. Underground ruins with pools of water, feels very representative of what a "dungeon" is.
They were very meticulous about the details, colors, and environments for the new FFXIV Dawntrail dungeons, in order to transmit a sense of lived history. Foxclon mentioned that these dungeons will have lots of booby traps and dangers lurking around the corner. However, they didn't go into details about these to avoid spoilers.
The final dungeon that the developers showed looked completely different to the ruins and buildings of Tural, being a high-tech environment full of lasers and a bright red hue. Yoshida joked that the environment looked apt for Darth Maul, and this is the second time he joked about the character, having previously mentioned him in reference to the new Viper job during the previous livestream.
You can check out the new dungeons here:
Next, the developers introduced and gave a quick look at a new trial that will be introduced in FFXIV Dawntrail with the 7.0 patch. The trial featured the legendary Valigarmanda beast of Tural. The stage for the battle is set high atop a tall stone pillar, with mountains and other pillars being seen in the distance. During the short battle showcase, Yoshi-P used a Black Mage job against Valigarmanda. The beast used attacks with fire and wind visuals, as well as using its talons to knock the character off the stage.
You can check out a short clip of Yoshi-P fighting Valigarmanda in the upcoming FFXIV Dawntrail trial here:
Final Fantasy XIV is readily available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, the FFXIV Dawntrail expansion will arrive on July 2, 2024, and the new dungeons will be introduced from patch 7.0 and beyond.
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Siliconera Friday, June 14, 2024 8:24 AM
After discussing the 7.0 Final Fantasy XIV Role Quests, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida and Square Enix General Manager of Community & Service Division Toshio "Foxclon" Murouchi brought up the FFXIV Dawntrail Disciples of the Hand and Land Quests in the Letter from the Producer Live LXXXII. In this installment, they'll be tied to the Pelupelu race found on Tural.
All of the new FFXIV Dawntrail Disciples of the Hand and Land Quests involve Wachumeqimeqi Deliveries. These are tied to the Pelupelu, partially. Yoshida also noted its name is an onomatopoeia and from the Pelupelu's language to refer to a necklace made of "precious stones." There will be five questlines present. One is for the Armorers, Blacksmiths, and Goldsmiths. Another is for Carpenters, Leatherworkers, and Weavers. The third is for Alchemists and Culinarians. The fourth is for Botanists and Miners. Finally, Fishers have their own questline. In or after update 7.1, there will be new ones added for anyone who finished all five of the 7.0 Wachumeqimeqi Deliveries.
The FFXIV Dawntrail Disciples of the Hand and Land Quests discussion came immediately after the new Role Quests reveals. That involved new peeks at gear people can get, unlock information, and hints about the ones coming for the new Pictomancer and Viper jobs.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Dawntrail expansion will arrive on July 2, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, June 14, 2024 8:15 AM
During the latest FFXIV Letter from the Producer LIVE LXXXII, Producer and Director Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida and Global Community Producer Toshio "Foxclon" Murouchi introduced the main cast of characters that will appear in the upcoming FFXIV Dawntrail expansion. While some are returning, others are entirely new.
As previously shown, Wuk Lamat is a member of the ruling family of Tural. She is childhood friends with Erenville, who helped her recruit the Warrior of Light to assist her in the rite of succession so that she can maintain peace within the nation. Erenville originally made his debut in the Endwalker expansion, but the development team was excited for the character and decided to bring him back.
Krile is a character that received a Job change for the upcoming FFXIV Dawntrail expansion, becoming a Pictomancer. Krile decides to go to Tural in order to uncover the truth behind her grandfather Galuf's death. Thancred and Urianger will team up in the upcoming expansion in their journey to Tural. However, their path might differ from that of the Warrior of Light and their companions.
The Dawnservant Gulool Ja Ja is a two-headed Mamool Ja, and the founder and current ruler of the nation of Tuliyollal. Because of his two heads, Gulool Ja Ja has two different personalities, and even two different voice actors, one for each head. One of them has a keen interest in combat and martial arts, while the other one is closer to a scholar, having an interested in studying and acquiring knowledge. They are also known as the Vow of Resolve and Vow of Reason.
Zoraal Ja is known as the First Promise of Tuliyollal, and Yoshi-P described him as akin to a sibling to Wuk Lamat. He is one of the candidates in the rite of succession, so he will fulfill a rival role to Wuk Lamat and the Warrior of Light. Another rival in the rite of succession, Koana is an adopted son to the ruling class of Tuliyollal and he believes in technology and innovation as the key to rule.
Bakool Ja Ja is another two-headed Mamool Ja. He earned the right to participate in the rite of succession after finding success in a martial tournament. Because two-headed Mamool Ja are relatively rare, this played a part in him becoming eligible for the rite of succession. Finally, the Enigmatic Maiden was revealed in the Dawntrail launch trailer, but the developers didn't give much information about her. Additionally, Alphinaud and Alisaie will appear alongside other characters. However, they received a minor mention in comparison to the rest of the cast seen above.
You can check out the character profiles in more detail here:
Final Fantasy XIV is readily available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The FFXIV Dawntrail expansion debuts on July 2, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, June 14, 2024 8:09 AM
As part of the Final Fantasy XIV Letter from the Producer Live LXXXII, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida and Square Enix General Manager of Community & Service Division Toshio "Foxclon" Murouchi went over upcoming FFXIV Dawntrail Role Quests in 7.0.
At the start of the new FFXIV Dawntrail Role Quests discussion, Yoshida and Foxclon brought up how the characters in the introductory image looked. The two mentioned the new attire people would be able to get. Yoshida then held up print-outs showing the specific gear coming up. There were also jokes that the gear shown weren't part of Role Quests.
Here's how those outfits look. Yoshida and Foxclon referenced Mad Max Furiosa when showing them, due to the aesthetic. Later in the broadcast, Yoshida noted people will be able to craft these.
The new FFXIV Dawntrail Role Quests unlock when someone hits level 92. Yoshida suggested progressing through Role Quests as you go through the campaign. He also noted that there will be Healer, Magical Ranged DPS, Melee DPS, Physical Ranged DPS, and Tank questlines will appear. During or after Patch 7.1, more extra quests will appear if you complete all five of those.
The new FFXIV Dawntrail Role Quests unlock when someone hits level 92. Yoshida suggested progressing through Role Quests as you go through the campaign. He also noted that there will be Healer, Magical Ranged DPS, Melee DPS, Physical Ranged DPS, and Tank questlines will appear. During or after Patch 7.1, more extra quests will appear if you complete all five of those. Yoshida teased Namazu will appear in one of them.
Focused questlines came up after that. The Pictomancer and Viper will get Role Quests in FFXIV Dawntrail. The Viper one will go over its background. During the Viper one screenshots, they noted people will return to past areas. The teaser for the Pictomancer ones featured a Moogle.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, the FFXIV Dawntrail expansion will arrive on July 2, 2024, and the new Role Quests will come up in 7.0 and beyond.
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Siliconera Friday, June 14, 2024 7:26 AM
Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida and Square Enix General Manager of Community & Service Division Toshio "Foxclon" Murouchi kicked off June 2024 Final Fantasy XIV Letter from the Producer Live with the Dawntrail launch trailer filled with gameplay. Some of the past ones focused on cinematics.
The launch trailer begins with the Warrior of Light and allies setting sail for Tural. There's the joke about the world "doesn't rest on their shoulders." However, it's then that they encounter a storm. Wuk Lamat also appears, saying her father will win the upcoming contest and she'll sit on the throne. We also get to see some of the other contenders. From there, more glimpses at both cinematic and gameplay come up. These include peeks at new monsters and the Pictomancer job.
Here's the new Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail trailer with cinematics and gameplay (or Dawntrailer).
Yoshida reminded viewers that June 28, 2024 is the early access date for Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail following the launch trailer. He noted people need to pre-order to take advantage of that.
After that, everyone joked about Yoshida finally taking a summer vacation. Yoshida then said that he'll be too busy working on the story for 8.0.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Dawntrail expansion will arrive on July 2, 2024.
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