Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXVII (11/19/2021)

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We are pleased to present the full digest of the Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXVII!  
If you missed the live stream, or if you just want to watch it again (and again), check it out below!



* Don't forget to select the 1080p option to watch the video in HD! 
* Video includes interpretation from Japanese to English. 

Postponement of Endwalker’s Release

The broadcast began with an important announcement from Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida regarding the delay of Endwalker’s release. Read on for further details: North America / Europe

We have also provided a schedule update regarding ongoing events and campaigns that will be affected by the delay: North America / Europe



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During the broadcast, we also went over an updated schedule up till Patch 6.05.

Launch Trailer



We revealed the launch trailer for Endwalker.

While we can’t elaborate, there’s a reason that Emet-Selch is providing most of the narration. The trailer emphasizes a theme of “walking towards the end,” as you might expect from an expansion titled “Endwalker.” Creating it was quite the challenge, since essentially every scene is related to spoilers!

What’s to Come in Patch 6.0

New Cities and Areas



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We reintroduced the new cities and areas that will be added in Endwalker.

As mentioned during the Media Tour, Alphinaud and Alisaie’s home is located in Old Sharlayan, a city of many mysteries and a key location during the story. For the Leveilleurs, the tale of FFXIV is also their family history, an aspect we’ll be exploring further during the events of Endwalker.



Despite its appearances, Labyrinthos is located deep underground. Warriors of Light will travel to this area early on in the story and learn the reason behind its construction, as well as the purposes of each facility.

With Thavnair, considerable handiwork went into designing the atmosphere and a sense of easygoingness. When you have some time, it might be nice to sit back and gaze at the sky for a while. The stretch between Thavnair and Radz-at-Han is also quite pleasing to the eye, with fog effects and color schemes that would make for beautiful screenshots.



As for Garlemald, the screenshot is all we can share for now. The Garlean Empire has been around since before Yoshi-P joined the FFXIV team, and it’s been through a lot in the eleven years since FFXIV 1.0. Don’t miss out on whatever may happen there next!

The planet Hydaelyn is prominently visible beyond the horizons of Mare Lamentorum. Perhaps the details depicted in this screenshot alone are enough to pique your curiosity.



There’s also another area, but we can’t reveal its name or even show a screenshot. We tried our best to snap a picture for this broadcast, but there wasn’t anything we could show without spoilers.

Key Characters








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During this segment, we went over the key characters that will be appearing in Endwalker.

Y’shtola seeks to understand the world in its entirety, and she plays a very important role in Patch 6.0 as we uncover various truths about the world. She also provides helpful explanations when the player may be confused.

Urianger was introduced in FFXIV 1.0 as an ominous figure who pops up during the Seventh Astral Calamity with cryptic dialogue, so plenty of care went into presenting his character. We hope you’ll pay close attention to his story, which we’ve written in meticulous detail.

If you’re a fan of Alphinaud and Alisaie, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled in Sharlayan, where we’ll learn more about the twins before they met the Warrior of Light. There were too many of these mini-episodes for the story, so you can instead learn more by talking to nearby NPCs while progressing through the main scenario. We were especially meticulous with the side dialogue this time, plenty of which will only be available in their specific scenes, so don’t miss out!

G’raha Tia comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience that is quite different from the other Archons.
Although we can’t elaborate on how his expertise fits into the mysteries of the world, you can expect him to have an active part in the story.

Since Krile belongs to the Students of Baldesion, she will be the central figure in the events that unfold in Sharlayan. She plays an extremely crucial role in the story, and we hope you’ll look forward to it.



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Additionally, a new system where you can be accompanied by NPCs during quests will be implemented in Patch 6.0. The screenshot is a small glimpse of what it’ll be like.

During specific sequences, you’ll be able to group with characters such as Alphinaud and Alisaie as you head to your objective, though they’ll return to their original location if you go too far outside the intended area.

These sequences are limited in number, but you’ll be able to use Group Pose to take screenshots when accompanied by NPCs.