Summary
Square Enix has shared some recommendations for players beforeFinal Fantasy 14: Dawntrailarrives in a few weeks.Final Fantasy 14introduces mountains of new content with each expansion, from new story quests and dungeons to crafting recipes and fishing spots. Dawntrail is promising a tropical getaway like no other, and fans are using the time before its release to prep for a new adventure in a new world.
Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrailis the fifth expansion for Square Enix’s acclaimed MMORPG. Like every expansion,Dawntrailpromises a plethora of updated content, such asthe Viper and Pictomancer jobs, a new continent with new cities, regions, and races, an increased level cap, new raids, changes to existing jobs, the long-desired first graphical update, and much more. More importantly,Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrailwill also kick off a new saga, as the story of Hydaelyn and Zodiark concluded inEndwalker.
Square Enix wants all players to be prepared and has suggested severaltips beforeFinal Fantasy 14: Dawntraillaunches. In addition to more essential activities, there are other less urgent but equally important tasks, such as clearing or reorganizing the player inventory. With every new expansion, a barrage of new loot arrives, so having inventory space is vital. The recommendation is to store all gear that may one day be used as glamour in the armoire or glamour dresser and to distribute other useful items among any hired retainers. If there are any dispensable items, the suggestion is simply to sell them.
Things to do Before Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail Launches
Square also recommends doing fundamental tasks for those who want to dive intoFinal Fantasy 14: Dawntrailfrom the get-go. Completing all Main Quests from previous expansions is a vital requirement for those visiting the New World, and checking theDawntrailofficial benchmark is recommended to see if one’s PC can handle the new graphical update. To ensure the expansion has a smooth launch, Square announcednewFinal Fantasy 14serversand probationary Worlds. Probationary Worlds are servers that prevent the creation of new characters, and their sole function is to serve as easy access to the game in case a player’s home server is congested.
Although the release of a newFinal Fantasy 14expansion is always a festive moment for players, it always comes with a few hiccups. InStormblood, players faced the notorious Raubahn’s Wall and Pippin’s Fence, which prevented progress in the Main Story. TheShadowbringerslaunchwas smoother, with a few 30-minute long queues, whileEndwalkerprompted a massive influx of newFinal Fantasy 14players, bringing multi-hour-long queues and near-constant disconnections. Square Enix is taking maximum precautions this time around and promises to make theFinal Fantasy 14: Dawntraillaunch smootherthan previous major updates.
