Step into the shadows for a closer look at what’s coming to FFXIV in 5.4 and beyond. We also acknowledge that a certain other MMO exists and discuss how its influence can be used to make Eorzea a better place for all of us.

Trivia question of the day: In Final Fantasy III which job class can use all White Magic, Black Magic, and Summons? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• Yo-kai Watch event to end December 7th
• 5.4 Futures Rewritten trailer reactions
• FFXIV Live Letter LXI Breakdown
• Drops December 8th, 2020
• New MSQ and dungeon (Matoya’s Relict)
• Additional role quest
• New Raid series: Eden’s Promise
• Tomestones of Revelation to be added
• New Trial: Emerald Weapon
• Save the Queen to continue in 5.45
• New Unreal Trial: The Navel (Titan)
• Picture, err, Explorer Mode
• Triple Triad updates
• Various job adjustments to Monks and Blue Mages
• Announcement Showcase February 5th 2021 at 8:30 PM EST… New Expansion?!
• Shadowmeld: Learning from WoW
• Trivia answer: Sage

Recommended Resources

• Solois Strider: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/19955163/
• “No, I am your father”: https://youtu.be/mwtaM0GC-js
• Futures Rewritten Trailer: https://youtu.be/ybuvKVzVBT4
• Nova Crystallis Live Letter Breakdown: https://novacrystallis.com/2020/10/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-60-summary-patch-5-4-set-for-early-december/
• Gamer Escape Live Letter Breakdown: https://gamerescape.com/2020/11/27/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-lxi-summary/
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