The final a part of Final Fantasy XIV‘s new growth, Shadowbringers, dropped into place this morning. The humbly named Patch 5.01 provides the primary chapter of the Eden story arc, persevering with after the primary plot ends and offering gamers with 4 more and more powerful eight-player boss battles. Not uncommon for the game, however these are some spectacular fights, together with an enormous nod to Final Fantasy 8. Below, some ideas the place I shall endeavour to bop round spoilers like so many AoE markers whereas nonetheless supplying you with some thought of what to anticipate, and tips on how to begin these new fights.
The whole ultimate two acts of Shadowbringers had been, for me, an emotional rollercoaster greater than worthy of the Final Fantasy title. It’s laborious to observe up on that, however it appears that evidently Square Enix aren’t going to ease up but. The two post-story optionally available dungeons — The Twinning and Akademia Anyder — are each enjoyable and ship some good story beats. Today’s Eden bosses had me laughing and cheering as I fought my method by them this morning. Ever surprise what it’s prefer to be on the receiving finish of FF8’s most ridiculously over-the-top summon spell? Unsurprisingly, it hurts.
Final Fantasy Eight followers in all probability have an inkling as to why this raid known as Eden.
To soar into the brand new raid, you’ll have to have completed the primary story and seen the credit roll. You’ll additionally should be at Item Level 425 – I used to be very shut simply from ending the primary story, however had to purchase a single ring on the market to bump me over the brink. You’ll discover a guard giving the hunt “In The Middle Of Nowhere” within the Crystarium. Say hey, then off you go. Don’t fear about assembling a crack staff on voice chat. These fights aren’t a lot more durable than the ultimate boss of the primary story, and a matchmade group ought to deal with all however the final with relative ease.
Not to spoil the story the explanation why, however the ultimate two fights of this raid are towards your character’s recollections of a pair of Primals from far earlier within the story. Presumably, you’ve acquired a really lively creativeness, repressed recollections, or have simply taken one too many earth-shattering blows to the pinnacle, as a result of they’re successfully complete new battles with wonderful new music. You thought Sephirot went hard? Crank that quantity for a wall of thundering digital and guitar noise. It’s a ultimate little bit of catharsis earlier than the months-long watch for the Nier: Automata crossover story to start.
You beat Titan? Oh, you candy summer season overdweller. Prepare to bow down once more.
Personally, I believe I’ll be unsubscribing and shelving the game till the subsequent growth is close to, then binge all of it once more in a couple of weeks. Your mileage (and want for raid loot) could differ. You can see today’s 5.01 patch notes here. In the meantime, preserve a watch open for a chunk from me quickly on why it’s price diving into FFXIV (or again once more), even in case you’ve acquired years of story to compensate for.
