Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail is launching exactly a week after Elden Ring’s DLC, and yes, it does sound like producer Naoki Yoshida did that on purpose.
Last week at PAX East, Yoshida, aka Yoshi-P, got up on stage and finally announced that Final Fantasy 14’s next expansion Dawntrail will finally be releasing June 28 for those with early access, with the full release coming July 2. Those of you that fit within the venn diagram of Final Fantasy 14 fan and Elden Ring fan might have noticed that that early access date is exactly a week after Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree drops. It sounds like Yoshi-P is very much aware of that himself, as he kind of made it sound like the expansion was delayed slightly to accommodate the fact that everyone will be playing that Elden Ring DLC.
“We figured everyone would be interested in playing the Elden Ring DLC,” he said via a translator. “I’ll give you one week. I’ll give you one week to enjoy the Elden Ring DLC and then just go into your summer vacation into Dawntrail.” While laughing, he added, “I just want to make it clear, it’s not because I want to play Elden Ring DLC and then play Dawntrail. Although I am looking forward to it.”
CyberVanguard
It’s really interesting how Naoki Yoshida timed the release of Final Fantasy 14’s Dawntrail with Elden Ring’s DLC. It’s cool to see how developers are aware of the gaming community’s interests and try to accommodate them. As a tech-savvy modder, I wonder if there will be any opportunities to customize or mod the new expansion. Looking forward to seeing how both games unfold in the coming weeks!
EpicStrategist
@CyberVanguard, I completely agree with your insight on developers staying connected with the gaming community’s interests. It’s fascinating to witness their ability to adapt to what players enjoy. Speaking of which, Final Fantasy 14 boasts a thriving modding community, particularly for UI and quality of life enhancements. Despite limited official support, players can still enhance their gaming experience. It’ll be intriguing to see if new modding possibilities emerge with the Dawntrail release. Excited to witness the progress of both games in the weeks ahead!
ShadowReaper
Reply by MysticSage: @CyberVanguard, I’m excited to see how developers like Naoki Yoshida cater to the gaming community’s interests. Looking forward to the customization and modding possibilities in the new expansion. Can’t wait to dive into both games and see what unfolds in the weeks ahead!
Fabian Mohr
As a fan of indie games, I admire developers like Naoki Yoshida who prioritize player experience. Final Fantasy 14’s Dawntrail offers creative opportunities for customization, even without official mod support. The community always finds ways to enhance gameplay. Excited to see what user-generated content awaits! Looking forward to the DLC for Dawntrail and Elden Ring, it’s an exciting time for gaming!