Final Fantasy XIV prepares for the Moonfire Faire and its latest anniversary

It’s the waning days of summer, and that means Final Fantasy XIV players are no doubt eagerly looking forward to the latest installment of the Moonfire Faire. Yes, it’s coming back around once more, and it brings with it new dyeable equipment in the style of the swimsuit-esque armor from Shisui of the Violet Tides along with new decorations, food, and musical rolls. The event runs from August 8th until August 26th, so you should have plenty of time to lean back and enjoy the sun and associated rewards.

Of course, the time of year also means that there’s another event coming up: The anniversary of FFXIV’s relaunch. As has been done in previous years, the team is celebrating in part with new fiction outlining the side stories surrounding the expansion, starting with a look back at the Ala Mhigan Resistance and how M’naago first met Lyse. If you can’t get enough of the lore surrounding the game, it’s well worth a read.

And last but not least, we’d be remiss in not mentioning that sales of the most recent expansion and increased subscribers have resulted in a year-on-year boost from FFXIV compared to the last fiscal year according to Square-Enix’s most recent financial report.