Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Articles

"Ultimately, both Yoshida and Soken are entertainers, and (I hope!) appreciate my attempts at maintaining that sense of entertainment in my interpretations" - Koji Fox on localization, FFXIV, FF16, Final Fantasy XI, coffee, and much more
Final Fantasy XIV is solid on Switch 2 handheld, but docked should have been better
Final Fantasy XIV is solid on Switch 2 handheld, but docked should have been better

We check out Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 and see how it feels compared to the PS5, Xbox Series, Steam Deck, and PC versions going over visuals, performance, load times, login, and more.

feature by Mikhail Madnani on 08 August, 2026

Final Fantasy XIV on Steam Deck in 2026 – Recommended Settings, How To Play With a Standalone License, & More
Final Fantasy XIV on Steam Deck in 2026 – Recommended Settings, How To Play With a Standalone License, & More

Our new feature covers how to play Final Fantasy XIV on Steam Deck in 2026, the FFXIV Steam Deck recommended settings, and more.

feature by Mikhail Madnani on 18 May, 2026

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail has succeeded in delivering the game's best Savage Raid Series
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail has succeeded in delivering the game's best Savage Raid Series

With the entirety of the expansion's Savage Raid Series behind it, Dawntrail has been possibly the best expansion for raiders.

feature by James Galizio on 21 January, 2026

"The time just felt right" - Ryozo Tsujimoto and Naoki Yoshida talk the Omega Planetes and Arkveld collabs
"The time just felt right" - Ryozo Tsujimoto and Naoki Yoshida talk the Omega Planetes and Arkveld collabs

During Tokyo Game Show 2025, we had the chance to talk with both dev teams about what went into deciding the characters for each half of the collaboration.

interview by James Galizio on 18 October, 2025

At Anime Expo, Naoki Yoshida reflects on his past as he looks forward to the future
At Anime Expo, Naoki Yoshida reflects on his past as he looks forward to the future

We sat down with Yoshi-P during Anime Expo to discuss the team's efforts to better connect with the Final Fantasy XIV community

interview by James Galizio on 08 July, 2025

With Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.25, Occult Crescent has brought out Dawntrail's full potential
With Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.25, Occult Crescent has brought out Dawntrail's full potential

After nearly a year, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is beginning to feel like the expansion it always could've been.

feature by James Galizio on 01 June, 2025

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.2 is on track as one of the best the game has ever received
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.2 is on track as one of the best the game has ever received

Once the later 7.2x updates drop, Final Fantasy XIV may be looking at potentially its best patch yet - but for now, only raiders are having our fun.

feature by James Galizio on 11 April, 2025

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail's Futures Rewritten Ultimate Raid was what the raid scene needed, for now
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail's Futures Rewritten Ultimate Raid was what the raid scene needed, for now

After Endwalker brought the game's two toughest Ultimate Raids, Futures Rewritten is what the raid scene needed - even if it may feel like an overcorrection.

feature by James Galizio on 10 March, 2025

Final Fantasy XIV's new Chaotic Alliance Raid is yet another feast for well-fed raiders
Final Fantasy XIV's new Chaotic Alliance Raid is yet another feast for well-fed raiders

While 7.1x still lacks content for non-raiders to tackle, (Chaotic) Cloud of Darkness is an excellent new addition to the patch cycle for raiders.

feature by James Galizio on 03 January, 2025

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