Are you deeply intrigued by Final Fantasy XIV‘s announcement? And that it’s oin to be an MMORPG? I’m sure all who witnessed the event were taken aback. So here’s G4TV with a Q&A that gives highlights on FFXIV.
What to expect, information on how they decided upon an MMORPG, how friend lists will be carried over, and that there will be solo and multiplayer aspects that is tailored for everyone!
Final Fantasy XIV will be available in English, Japanese, German, and French at launch worldwide for the PS3 and PC, no news on whether or not a 360 iteration will becom available.
E3 2009 Square Enix Press Conference: Tons Of Final Fantasy XIV Details Revealed [G4TV]
Who's Working on the Game?
It is produced by Hiromichi Tanaka (Final Fantasy I, II, III, and IX) and directed by Nobuaki Komoto (Final Fantasy IX, XI), with art direction by Akihiko Yoshida (Vagrant Story, Final Fantasy XII) and a musical score from Nobuo Uematsu (Most Final Fantasies ever). Yoshitaka Amano has designed the logo and is pulling additional art duties as well.
Uematsu only did a few tracks in FFXI, how much is he doing for XIV?
Square Enix revealed to IGN that Uematsu will be doing all the music for Final Fantasy XIV and that it will be composed in a range of different styles and genres.
What modern day MMOs have influenced the design and direction of FFXIV?
In addition to the team's original work on Final Fantasy XI, World of Warcraft, Age of Conan and Warhammer Online have been three recent games that have had some pull, but the FFXI community's feedback has been the most important factor in its design.
Are Chocobos back?
Yes, they will return. But Square Enix has told IGN that it is looking at using them in a completely different way than they were used in Final Fantasy XI (where they were used as riding steeds).
When is it coming out and when is the beta?
The game will come out in 2010, and after Final Fantasy XIII which is scheduled for spring of the same year. Beta plans are still being finalized, but that the plan is to have a longer beta period than that of FFXI (which had a beta of about 3-4 months).