What next for the FF14 storyline?

I was wondering about this for a while, with regards to the msq, as I'm on the self named final quest.

Does anyone know if theres going to an extension to the storyline? What about the other enemy, who is related to Zenos (I think), as well as the Ascians?

The next MSQ will continue in 4.1. "Major" patches add new content usually. 4.1, 4.2, etc. Omega was only added in not-as-major patches because the devs don't want the raids open from day 1

we should be getting more information soon in the lore panel possibly at PAX or definitely for sure during the 14 hour anniversary broadcast.

XIV's major patches have pretty much followed the standard "dramatic narrative" pattern: Exposition (first act, the main expansion story), development (patch 1), complications (patches 2-3), climax (patches 3-4), falling action (patch 4), and then resolution or dénouement. It's not exact because the patches have a lot of overlap with each other and each one has some kind of mini narrative inside it ending with a primal or other big boss fight as the climax, but the pattern held pretty firm for 2.x and 3.x and I see no reason not to expect it to stay true in 4.x - because it's good storytelling.

As to where it's going, we've gotten some strong hints that Lyse may be having trouble forming a new government in Ala Mihgo. I don't think we're done with Doma's issues either. The Empire was way too blasé about losing a huge chunk of Eorzean and Othard territory.

4.1 - The empire strike back

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Originally Posted by Felis

4.1 - The empire strike back

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So long as I can get some of that Legatus gear finally then you can call the patch what ever you want.

[SPOILERS]In the short term, problems with establishing a government with possible tie ins with the Sultana wanting to turn Uldah into a Republic.

In the long term, I would like to see my character have some level of personal growth. I have been wanting this ever since Aymeric asked what I wanted for myself, not as the WoL, and most recently when Zenos asked if I would deny or accept him. I know this would never happen because accomodating all possible preferences and outcomes is not the SE waybut I can't help but wish for it as there are times when I feel like a hired goon.

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Originally Posted by Javey

[SPOILERS]In the short term, problems with establishing a government with possible tie ins with the Sultana wanting to turn Uldah into a Republic.

In the long term, I would like to see my character have some level of personal growth. I have been wanting this ever since Aymeric asked what I wanted for myself, not as the WoL, and most recently when Zenos asked if I would deny or accept him. I know this would never happen because accomodating all possible preferences and outcomes is not the SE waybut I can't help but wish for it as there are times when I feel like a hired goon.

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THIS! let us have more of the ROLE PLAY part of this mmoRPg

The prewiew of skills stream was showing that they had a quest in ul'dah named we must rebuild, which we didn't find in the game, I'd say that's a good enough hint

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Originally Posted by Javey

[SPOILERS]In the short term, problems with establishing a government with possible tie ins with the Sultana wanting to turn Uldah into a Republic.

In the long term, I would like to see my character have some level of personal growth. I have been wanting this ever since Aymeric asked what I wanted for myself, not as the WoL, and most recently when Zenos asked if I would deny or accept him. I know this would never happen because accomodating all possible preferences and outcomes is not the SE waybut I can't help but wish for it as there are times when I feel like a hired goon.

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I'm on phone so I can't see but if you haven't already go do the DRK questline. It is everything you want :)

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Originally Posted by Dualgunner

I'm on phone so I can't see but if you haven't already go do the DRK questline. It is everything you want :)

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Beat me to it. Yeah if you want personal growth and character development for the WoL, level a DRK.

Crackpot theory:

The WoL ends up becoming a newly appointed general for Doma (presumably because of lack of viable candidates compared to Ala Mhigo). The justification for this is obvious - though if you're at max GC rank, your GC squadron gets mentioned. It's not just a simple formality though, what with the whole 'being an outsider who didn't suffer oppression alongside us' thing. Plus, you suddenly no longer have plausible deniability as an adventurer that just gets roped into doing things for the people you see the most, which means Garlemald starts financing operations to target you and your new army directly.

The Warrior of Light, now that they have some breathing space, reflects on the self centered interests that caused them to flee to Ishgard and resulted in the loss of comrades - and decides the the scales haven't been properly balanced in regard to that.
So, instead of nodding all the time, the Warrior embarks on a path to deter any possible future repeat of those self oriented interests by the relevant people and their lackeys.
After all we are a Warrior, and light does cast shadows.

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Originally Posted by Felis

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Considering we unified 2 places in a single patch, I won't be surprised.

I like that 4.0 did not leave many loose ends, like 3.0 (Estinien possessed) and 2.0 (the whole ARR is a convoluted mess of plotline arcs). We can't say for sure we will be treated to the rebuilding of or Garlean retaliation against AM/Doma. We were not treated to any cutscenes foreshadowing either.

The more obvious story developments would involve the
i) two island survivors,
ii) imprisoned traitor, and
iii) Garlemald, though it is not foreshadowed they intent to retaliate.

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Originally Posted by aldoteng

I like that 4.0 did not leave many loose ends, like 3.0 (Estinien possessed) and 2.0 (the whole ARR is a convoluted mess of plotline arcs). We can't say for sure we will be treated to the rebuilding of or Garlean retaliation against AM/Doma. We were not treated to any cutscenes foreshadowing either.

The more obvious story developments would involve the
i) two island survivors,
ii) imprisoned traitor, and
iii) Garlemald, though it is not foreshadowed they intent to retaliate.

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re iii) there was that cutscene with the Garlemald head honcho and you know who, with a couple of teasing lines in there. Fully expect the men in black (+ white) to play a larger part in the next stages.

Help Magna(or whatever his name is) finds his moon.

They seemed to imply that Krile almost immediately went out on a "survey" following Ala Mhigo's liberation.

I'm assuming it has to do with the Isle of Val, since they mentioned we'd be learning more about what happened to it in the 4.x cycle, and I'd be kind of surprised if we didn't get involved somehow (Going on an extra-dimensional journey to wherever exactly it was the Ascians took it is my guess).

It's also been a long while since they've shed much light on the scheming of the black-coated Ascians, so I'm expecting them to play a significant role in the 4.x cycle, too, since they've pretty much been out of the picture since the conclusion of 3.0.

I was just thinking - what became of Minfilia? There's been no word or mention of her since the ending of 2.55 (unless I missed something towards the end of HW).

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I was just thinking - what became of Minfilia? There's been no word or mention of her since the ending of 2.55 (unless I missed something towards the end of HW).

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What happened to her after the events of 2.55 is explained in the 3.2 and 3.4 msq.

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As others have said the story will continue in patch 4.1. With how 4.0 ended, I think in 4.1-4.55 we will see the following things resolved:

- Doma is free and Hien will ascend to the throne. How will Doma move on?

- Ala Mhigo is free, but since The Mad King is dead and its heirs are missing, there nobody to take a formal leadership position. Lyse is now the leader of the resistance, but will the rest of Ala Mhigo accept her? We also have the whole old generation vs the new generation conflict going on, so I would not be suprised to see some pro-empire Ala mhigans causing some trouble.

- Empire lost two regions, there will be an retaliation from Garlemald. We have also seen that the Garlemald and the Ascians are working toghter so expect trouble. What are they working on and whos face is it behind the Ascian with the white robe?

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In the end I think it all will lead up to the WoL standing infront of the gates of Garlemald, this is assuming 5.0 will be in Garlemald.

Krile has been influenced by Zeno's revenant power and is now working for the empire as a spy, which will lead to major issues in AM.

You saw it first here.

well if we take into consideration of what we are shown at the end of SB we can already assume the direction the story is taking namely:

Elidibus is plotting something with the empire but Varius is suspicious of Elidibus' intentions until he removed his mask revealing what i can only assume is a face from Varius' past or possibly even the face of the very 1st garlean emperor.

The domans are rebuilding their civilization and life under Hien, the former emperor of Doma/yanxia 's son.

Lyse is using the resistance to help Ala Mhigo rise to its former glory and may have help from Raubahn and his immortal flames.

and there are still primals lose in the world that need to be dealt with etc.