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Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXV Digest (7/26/2021)
We are pleased to present the full digest of the Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXV!
If you missed the live stream, or if you just want to watch it again (and again), check it out below!
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Endwalker Benchmark Trailer
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We launched the show with the new benchmark trailer, which you can watch in 4K 60FPS on YouTube.
A new benchmark is released with each expansion, and Endwalker is no exception. The software runs real-time graphical processes on your PC to measure your system’s performance.
One thing we’ve changed in this iteration of the benchmark is the score threshold for the highest rating, “Extremely High,” which is now set to 15,000 or higher. This rating was previously displayed for scores of 7,000 or higher, but we decided to update this after accounting for the rise in large-scale multiplayer content over the last few years. The scoring method and everything else remains the same from previous versions.
As for the benchmark trailer, quite a lot of detail has been put into the camerawork and characters’ actions. There’s still more you’ve yet to see, but we packed in all the new things we can show you at this time, so be sure to take a closer look! We also hope you’ll have fun with the character creator included in the benchmark, where you can create your own male Viera, the new playable race to be added in Endwalker!
Learn more about the benchmark: NA EU
Regarding Paladin’s Resistance Weapon
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A little while ago, players noticed that paladin’s Resistance weapon had the Legacy mark on the back of the shield. This was originally intended to display company crests, and the Legacy mark was the result of an error.
The Legacy mark is displayed when a certain parameter in the data is set to “0,” and in this case, the staff member in charge had set an incorrect default value.
This will be addressed in a future patch, and we apologize for the oversight on our part. We will be changing how the Legacy mark data is handled in order to prevent a similar situation from happening again.
What’s to Come in Patch 6.0
New Stories
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The conclusion of the Hydaelyn and Zodiark saga, which began with FFXIV 1.0, will contain more story content than ever before. Looking at the number of voiced lines alone, there’s 30% more compared to Shadowbringers, and there will be more cutscenes as well.
Shadowbringers was also quite voluminous, but more Scions of the Seventh Dawn means more characters accompanying the Warrior of Light, and when you factor that in with the helpful hints they provide, the amount of dialogue increases exponentially!
In Patch 5.5 Part 2, we were introduced to Fourchenault Leveilleur. He and his family are another focal point of this saga, which can be interpreted as a tale of the Leveilleur family as well.
New Cities
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Old Sharlayan will be a major city in Endwalker, fulfilling a role similar to that of the Crystarium in Shadowbringers. Its name has been mentioned sporadically since FFXIV 1.0, and now Warriors of Light will finally be able to see the city for themselves.
Lore enthusiasts may also recognize Radz-at-Han, a locale situated on the island of Thavnair. This smaller city will fulfill a role similar to that of Eulmore in Shadowbringers.
Massive New Areas
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In Endwalker, you’ll be journeying through a diverse range of environments. These include an underground area lit by an artificial sun, the capital of Garlemald, the unfamiliar scenery of Thavnair, and of course, the moon. There’s also one other area we have yet to describe in detail.
Overall, development of these new areas is complete, and we’re currently applying the finishing touches.
New Jobs: Sage and Reaper
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Two new jobs will be introduced with the new expansion. The first is sage, the new healer job of Alphinaud, whose job change will be explained during the story. The other is reaper, the new melee DPS job of Zenos, who was seen performing a particularly impressive attack towards the end of the benchmark trailer.
New Dungeons
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The new dungeons will be tied to the main scenario, excluding a few that will be unlocked after reaching level 90. Each setting spurs your emotions during the story and comes with elaborately designed mechanics, so please look forward to it. The new areas in Endwalker may be rich in variety, but these dungeons won’t fall behind in that department either!
Furthermore, exploration mode will be added for these dungeons. Since it still needs to go through the QA process, we’re unsure whether exploration mode for these dungeons will be ready by 6.0, but we’ll add it soon as we can.
High-end Raid: Pandæmonium
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Pandæmonium is a series of raids that will be released during the 6.x series, following the release of Patch 6.0. To allow players to enjoy the story, Savage will be implemented about two weeks after the normal raids. The illustration we’ve used here carries a deeper meaning, which you’ll gradually understand as the story progresses.
As some of you may have guessed, we’re aiming to release the raids within the year. If you’re hoping to challenge them on release, you may want to set aside some time during the holidays!
Alliance Raid Series: Myths of the Realm
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Myths of the Realm is a new 24-player alliance raid series that will begin in Patch 6.1. It’s bound to be filled with fascinating new lore, as we’ll be diving deep into the mysterious nature of the Twelve!
New Tribes: Arkasodara and Loporrits
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Both tribes are quite charming, and each have great characters and important roles in the main scenario. While we can’t reveal too much yet, we can tell you they’re not just new tribes we’ve added to populate the new areas!
New Threats: the Magus Sisters and Anima
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These aren’t the same Magus Sisters that appeared in FFIV, but rather characters of the same name that happen to exist in the world of FFXIV. As for Anima, there isn’t much we can share at the moment without spoilers, but we’ve enjoyed reading through many different theories from players.
New Gear and Crafting Recipes
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As with previous expansions, numerous new equipment and other items will be added in Endwalker.
Most of the graphical elements are nearing their deadlines, and Yoshi-P has started his inspection. If he finds something to share with the rest of us, he might post a screenshot on the official forums for us to see.
We also showed exclusive equipment for each job, which you can see in the video.