Final Fantasy XIV

I invite you to a world of adventure without limits. Final Fantasy XIV is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that has captured the hearts of millions of players, including myself. Set in the beautiful and sprawling world of Hydaelyn, I take on the role of the Warrior of Light, a hero destined to fight against the darkness that threatens the realm of Eorzea. What began as a game with a troubled launch has transformed, through the dedication of its developers, into what I consider to be one of the greatest stories ever told in the Final Fantasy series and the entire RPG genre.

The game is renowned for its incredible narrative, which spans a base game and four massive, critically acclaimed expansion packs: Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, and Endwalker. Each expansion is the size of a full single-player RPG, with a deep, emotional, and complex story that builds upon the last. I have grown deeply attached to the cast of characters, the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, who fight alongside me through every trial and tribulation. The storytelling is mature, poignant, and truly epic in scope.

Your Adventure, Your Way:

• Flexible Class System: One of the best features is the Armoury System. Unlike other MMORPGs where I am locked into a single class, in Final Fantasy XIV, my class is determined by the weapon I have equipped. This means I can level up every single job and class—from the powerful Dragoon to the wise White Mage to the masterful Culinarian—all on one character. This freedom to switch roles on the fly is incredible.
• A Wealth of Content: The amount of things to do is staggering. I can tackle challenging dungeons and epic 8-player raids with my friends, engage in massive 24-player alliance raids, or test my skills against god-like Primals in spectacular boss battles. But the game is not just about combat. I can also buy a house, decorate my own apartment, raise and breed Chocobos, explore the deep crafting and gathering systems, or just relax at the Gold Saucer, a massive casino filled with mini-games.
• A Welcoming Community: The game has a reputation for having one of the most welcoming and friendly communities in online gaming. The duty roulette and new player-friendly systems make it easy for me to find groups and get help when I need it.

With a famously generous free trial that lets me play the entirety of the base game and the first expansion, Heavensward, for free, there has never been a better time to start my journey. I believe Final Fantasy XIV is a masterpiece of world-building, storytelling, and game design. It’s a world I am proud to call my second home.