SPOILER ALERT: this text discusses common subject matters and particulars up to five.4, but avoids spoilers for five.5. Do be warned!
A game with a story as grand as closing myth 14 isn't at all times going to be high-octane action. despite the fact, even in its slower moments, FFXIV lately nevertheless makes an attempt to impress while progressing its story, characters, world and lore. So on one hand the brand-new patch 5.5, titled death Unto first light, sees this lull in its simple story.
nonetheless, the slowing of pace in loss of life Unto dawn allows the rest of the fight side content to stand out. We see the conclusion of the storylines for Sorrow of Werlyt, the Gundam-like mecha-centric Trial collection, and the NieR Alliance Raids. Frankly, I don't think most players would have been in a position to deal with the emotional weight of all of these ending at once have been the MSQ quests heavier in emotion.
here's no longer to say that the leading scenario Quest's content material is terrible, per se. The emotional highs of 5.3 and lore revelations of 5.four suggest that both the writers of and characters within FFXIV have their work cut out for them. Patch 5.5 is essentially exposition, which makes experience given no longer best, once again, the prior patches' hefty ambitions, but additionally the undeniable fact that the 5.5X patches lead directly into the growth proper. If the background of FFXIV patches reflect its future, that capability we'll have way more interesting times coming in 5.55.
pushing aside the previous and present, demise Unto break of day's MSQ storyline is a wonderfully enjoyable chunk of content material. We see a variety of old, surprising threads coming at the side of fresh revelations to carry interesting potentialities into the story. That said, there's not really plenty work to be executed with reference to operating around; convey your popcorn, because there are quite a lot of cutscenes.
The exception to this basically-a-film setup is obviously the new Dungeon, Paglth'an, which takes gamers into the lands of the nomadic Amalj'aa tribes. This Dungeon takes the most effective training from different recent responsibilities, chiefly Heroes' Gauntlet. Admittedly, though, while its execution is captivating gameplay-clever, it's not tons of a visual treat like different fresh obligations were. but given it's extra of a story-centric Dungeon, executing a must have plot beats inside the route of the responsibility, it's probably low-priced that it's not overwhelming to the senses. (no longer to mention it's a desert, anyway.)
if you're hunting for more miraculous gameplay, although, seem to be no further than the facet combat content material released. It's no longer just respectable in relation to the MSQ; the storylines shine on their personal, really wrapping up over a 12 months of loved content.
We'll beginning with the NieR storyline; with Puppet's Bunker, we already had a touch that the story would extend past the scope of the trendy Automata title. the new Alliance Raid, The Tower at Paradigm's Breach, basically elevates both the classy and gameplay the NieR raid collection introduces. The fights are spectacular in every experience, that includes enemies customary to lengthy-time lovers of the franchise with huge fights that are a spectacle — if you happen to aren't dodging the charming mechanics, that's.
It'd be incorrect to say that The Tower wraps up the NieR storyline, even though, because the construction group already mentioned. Now, there's a weekly quest line that gives a bit little bit of lore each and every time you finished a brand new quest. It's uncertain exactly what the reward is anyway lore. still, it'd be a pretty Yoko Taro thing to do if there's some thing greater cryptic down the road as an alternative of a "tangible" reward. in case you're fascinated and haven't caught up to the present Alliance Raid yet, this is the time so that you can keep up.
For these opting to dwell grounded on this planet of FFXIV, the Sorrow of Werlyt storyline additionally concludes with this patch throughout the Diamond Weapon, obtainable in the new Cloud Deck Trial. in case you've been invested during this in any manner, like I in my view have, then you're in for a treat. during the live Letter from the Producer, director Naoki Yoshida mentioned he was having a tough time avoiding spoilers in displaying the trial and content, and actually? I get that now.
It's worth the wait. The Sorrow of Werlyt's conclusion is fully the better part of 5.5. I'll just say that there are both horrowing and enjoyable developments, and the Diamond Weapon combat is fun as hell. I additionally hear that the intense edition is fun, too, and a whole lot more convenient than different counterparts, if that's your cup of tea.
loss of life Unto morning time additionally brings a ton of different great little updates. I do should shout out to the 4k icons, which look fantastic on my windows app and seem to be crisp as heck. And, it seems there are additionally sooner loading instances for these of us with strong state drives. It became already best three or four seconds to load into a new area, however's been cut down by means of yet another 2nd or two, depending on destination and offered there's now not a big crowd at your destination. (Or might be I'm just imagining it, however I in fact don't be aware certain areas loading so fast.)
I've also been informed the new custom start storyline within the Firmament is cute, and i've been seeing somewhat just a few americans round with the golden Namazu courier. and perhaps this patch, I'll basically handle the Unreal Trials. If I'm being sincere, this patch, there's an awful lot to take in, from story to pleasant of existence adjustments — and that i do recommend you delight in each drop of it.
in case you've no longer sure even if it's time to catch up before Endwalker: I'd say sure, it's time to get that update in and get rolling. With Fan Fest and likely more Endwalker bulletins arriving in about a month, so as to most likely have greater than a couple of spoilers, you'll are looking to be caught up. (Already, the teaser trailer has important spoilers.)
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