Meet the designers behind the game’s iconic fights in the final episode of the developer diary series!

“Episode Six: Building the Battles” explores combat and the Trust System of Shadowbringers, featuring interviews with:

• Masaki Nakagawa (Lead Battle Content Designer)
  
• Tsuyoshi Yokozawa (Lead Battle System Designer)

We hope you enjoyed watching the creative process behind the critically acclaimed expansion through the Creation of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers. Until next time!

※ The full list of episodes is as follows:

• Episode One – Telling a Tale
  
• Episode Two – Forging the First
  
• Episode Three – Shaping the Styles
  
• Episode Four – Making the Monsters
  
• Episode Five – Spawning the Sounds
  
• Episode Six – Building the Battles

Jump into the First and begin your adventure as the Warrior of Darkness now with our Spring Sale!

For a limited time only, get up to 40% off the following on Steam:

• FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers
  
• FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers Collector’s Edition
  
• FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Complete Edition

Sale ends on Monday, April 6!

Visit the Steam store page here.

The sun-kissed days of spring are nearly upon us once again, and the resplendent assortment of eggs decorating the city-states mark the return of the season’s most beloved of traditions─Hatching-tide! Inspired by visions granted to her by the Twelve Archons, Jihli Aliapoh has grand plans for this year’s celebration. Adventurers eager to partake in the revelry are encouraged to seek her out.

Event Duration:
Chapter 1: From Monday, March 30 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) / 8:00 (GMT) / 9:00 (BST) to Sunday, April 5 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 14:59 (GMT) / 15:59 (BST)
Chapter 2: From Sunday, April 5 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) / 15:00 (GMT) / 16:00 (BST) to Monday, April 13 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 14:59 (GMT) / 15:59 (BST)

How to Join: Begin the quest “The Eggth Umbral Calamity” by seeking out the Revelrous Rabbit in Old Gridania – Mih Khetto’s Amphitheatre (X:10.2 Y:9.4)
*Players must be level 15 and above to start the quest.

Share the joy of this wondrous celebration and redeem prizes!



Click here to visit the special site.

Be inspired by the work that goes into the game’s music and audio effects in the next episode of the developer diary series!

“Episode Five: Spawning the Sounds” explores the music and audio design in Shadowbringers, featuring interviews with:

• Masayoshi Soken – Sound Director and Composer
  
• Go Kinuya – Sound Designer

Tune in next week for the next instalment!

※ The release schedule for the series is as follows:

• Episode One – Telling a Tale
  
• Episode Two – Forging the First
  
• Episode Three – Shaping the Styles
  
• Episode Four – Making the Monsters
  
• Episode Five – Spawning the Sounds
  
• Episode Six – Thursday, 2 April

The fourth episode of the developer diary series is now live! “Episode Four: Making the Monsters” explores the enemy designs in Shadowbringers, featuring interviews with:

• Shinya Ichida – Art Team Lead
  
• Yusuke Mogi – Lead Character Concept Artist

Tune in next week for the next instalment!

※ The release schedule for the series is as follows:

• Episode One – Telling a Tale
  
• Episode Two – Forging the First
  
• Episode Three – Shaping the Styles
  
• Episode Four – Making the Monsters
  
• Episode Five – Thursday, 26 March
  
• Episode Six – Thursday, 2 April

Wonder what went on behind the scenes in the creation of Shadowbringers? Get a glimpse at the creative minds behind the latest expansion through our developer diary series, each featuring a different element of the title and the hard work that went into crafting the experience!

“Episode Three: Shaping the Styles” explores the new races, gear sets and character redesigns in Shadowbringers, featuring interviews with:

• Ayumi Namae (Character Concept Artist)
  
• Yuji Yamazaki (Character Artist)

Tune in next week for the next instalment!

※ The release schedule for the series is as follows:

• Episode One – Telling a Tale
  
• Episode Two – Forging the First
  
• Episode Three – Shaping the Styles
  
• Episode Four – Thursday, 19 March
  
• Episode Five – Thursday, 26 March
  
• Episode Six – Thursday, 2 April

The notes for Patch 5.21 are now available and include details on the updates to the Ishgardian
Restoration, new emotes and hairstyles, and the brand-new parasols.

* Additional features will be implemented in future updates:
Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr and Skysteel tools are scheduled to be released in Patch 5.25.

Read the patch notes on The Lodestone here.

The second episode of the developer diaries, a brand-new series that takes viewers behind the scenes of the critically acclaimed Shadowbringers expansion, is here!

“Episode Two: Forging the First” explores the creation of Norvrandt in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers, featuring interviews with:

• Takeo Suzuki (Art Team Lead)
  
• Masato Shida (Background Artist)
  
• Arata Takahashi (Lead Level Designer)

Tune in next week for the next installment!

※ The release schedule for the series is as follows:

• Episode One – Telling a Tale
  
• Episode Two – Forging the First
  
• Episode Three – Thursday, 12 March
  
• Episode Four – Thursday, 19 March
  
• Episode Five – Thursday, 26 March
  
• Episode Six – Thursday, 2 April

Once again, the streets of Ul'dah are filled with little ladies attended by their loyal seneschals. But what of those who are unable to join the festivities? Do your part to bring joy to those oft overlooked and make this year's event a true celebration for all!

Event Duration: From Monday, March 2 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) / 8:00 (GMT) to Monday, March 16 at 6:59 a.m. (PST) / 14:59 (GMT)

How to Join: Begin the quest “Pretty in Peaches” by seeking out the Royal Seneschal in Ul’dah – Steps of Nald (X:10.5 Y:8.6)
*Players must be level 15 and above to start the quest.

Assist the Royal Seneschal on his quest and redeem prizes!





Click here to visit the special site.

We are proud to present a brand-new developer diary series that takes viewers behind-the-scenes of the critically acclaimed Shadowbringers expansion! Get a glimpse at the creative minds behind Shadowbringers through our new six-episode developer diary series, each featuring a different element of the title and the hard work that went into crafting the experience.



“Episode One: Telling a Tale” focuses on the lore and narrative of Shadowbringers as well as the inspirations and secrets behind its development, featuring interviews with:

• Naoki Yoshida (Producer and Director)
  
• Banri Oda (World Lore Creator and Main Scenario Writer)
  
• Natsuko Ishikawa (Main Scenario Writer)

Tune in next week for the next installment!

※ The release schedule for the series is as follows:

• Episode One – Thursday, 27 February
  
• Episode Two – Thursday, 5 March
  
• Episode Three – Thursday, 12 March
  
• Episode Four – Thursday, 19 March
  
• Episode Five – Thursday, 26 March
  
• Episode Six – Thursday, 2 April