Let’s be real, it’s not as if Final Fantasy XIV fans are going to be waiting ages after the New Year to hear from producer and director Naoki Yoshida. The next fan festival is kicking off this weekend with the final set of big reveals ahead of Dawntrail. But as he has done with every new year, the producer and director has chimed in with a message for the players about what’s in store for the game for this year.
Along with a cryptic tease about potential new storylines, Yoshida also explains that the team is hard at work preparing to work with the game in long-term service, including the graphical upgrade coming with the expansion. He acknowledges that much of the behind-the-scenes work may take time, but after the celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the game’s relaunch in 2023, it’s on him and the rest of the team to lay the foundation for the next decade. It’s a nice message for fans ahead of what promises to be an eventful weekend.