Yoshida explained the three story arcs that will make up the story for A Realm Reborn:
1. In this arc, the consciousness of the planet has formed into the Mother Crystal whom then speaks to the players. This is the storyline that will stretch throughout the entirety of the new FINAL FANTASY XIV.
2. Grand Companies vs the Garlean Empire. Yoshida noted that for this arc, an important keyword is “Warriors of Light”.
3. The Primals, which feed on the life force of the planet have grown in both strength and influence since the appearance of Bahamut.
It was said that pre-rendered cutscenes will be included in the game and new images of concept art were shown. Players can expect to run into not just Amon in A Realm Reborn, but also Gilgamesh and Cloud of Darkness and Cait Sith.