{"id":896490,"date":"2025-12-23T14:15:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brz2XvEnEWv9zScXMw4X5Y"},"modified":"2025-12-23T14:15:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:15:16","slug":"final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail review"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<div class=\"fancy-box\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">Need to Know<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>What is it?<\/strong> The fifth expansion for Square&apos;s MMO, and the first following the end of the Hydaelyn and Zodiark saga.<br \/>\n<strong>Release date<\/strong> July 2, 2024<br \/>\n<strong>Expect to pay<\/strong> $40\/\u00a330<br \/>\n<strong>Developer<\/strong> Square Enix<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher<\/strong> Square Enix<br \/>\n<strong>Reviewed on<\/strong> \u00a0Intel Core i7-7700, 16GB Ram <br \/>\n<strong>Steam Deck<\/strong> Playable<br \/>\n<strong>Link<\/strong> <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finalfantasyxiv.com\/\">Official site<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Endwalker was the conclusion of ten years worth of world building and story that culminated in a universe-ending threat. It was a moment for the MMO ages that saw the Warrior of Light pushed to their limits and brought a close to the Hydaelyn and Zodiark saga. Now the next expansion for Final Fantasy 14 is here. Can it live up to fan\u2019s expectations?<\/p>\n<p>No. No it can\u2019t. But frankly, what could have? There\u2019s no following up saving the world and fighting the physical embodiment of universal despair. Instead, Dawntrail bravely walks its own path of fresh beginnings and new adventures. There\u2019s the occasional stumble along the way through the new continents of Tural, but it (mostly) sticks the landing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3442px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.51%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"aCKw3en48c2JK3cbRTykaC\" name=\"rainy rainforest.jpg\" alt=\"FF14 Dawntrail\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-review.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"1\" width=\"3442\" height=\"1945\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"expandable\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Square Enix)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll notice in Dawntrail, before you\u2019ve even made it onto the boat to Tural. is just how good everything looks. This expansion brings a major graphical update to the game that has vastly improved character looks, materials and lighting. It\u2019s such a big leap forward that I spent my first hour of playtime just marvelling at the tiniest of details, like the fact my character now has slight dark circles around her eyes that adds actual depth to her face. The bottle and cupboards in my house have defined texture to them, and the foliage feels so full now. Everyone has had a real glow up.<\/p>\n<p>After inviting you to join her squad during the last patch of Endwalker, cat in charge Wuk Lamat very much directs the story of Dawntrail. She\u2019s the reason you\u2019re travelling to Tural\u2014you\u2019re only there to help her win the right of succession and claim the Dawnservant\u2019s throne over her siblings. It\u2019s a real family story of living up to expectations and stradling that line between love and rivalry. Wuk Lamat and her brother Koana, an incredibly smart Miqo&apos;te, are both the adopted children of the current Dawnservant\u2014a giant, two-headed lizard-like Mamool Ja called Gulool Ja Ja. He also has a trueborn son, Zoraal Ja, who will stop at nothing to win the contest for the throne. And they are all joined by a fourth contender\u2014Bakool Ja Ja\u2014another sacred two-headed Mamool Ja.<\/p>\n<p>Things start pretty slowly as you explore the forests and wetlands of Kozama\u2019uka, and the mountains of Urqopacha, and learn about the peoples who live there. There\u2019s no real major threat to contend with, just sibling rivalry and the inevitability of comparing yourself to your family. As the Warrior of Light you\u2019re pretty much there in a mentor role to guide Wuk Lamat as she comes up against her own inadequacies and finds her own strengths. She\u2019s a very earnest and relatable character who clearly isn\u2019t ready for leadership until she starts finding her footing. Unlike her rivals who she\u2019s not as smart or strong as, she takes the time to get distracted and learn about all of the cultures and delicacies she comes across.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3747px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.50%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"p688b828JV4KMfuwEeLWTB\" name=\"lil guys.jpg\" alt=\"FF14 Dawntrail\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-review-1.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"1\" width=\"3747\" height=\"2117\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"expandable\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Square Enix)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>She\u2019s endearing as you watch her overcome her own insecurities and grow up in such a short amount of time, but she\u2019s also prone to a few too many speeches about learning about people and working together. It\u2019s sweet the first and second time, but it starts to grate by the fifth\u2014like our hand is being held a little too tightly. Yes, we get it, working together to overcome our differences is great.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The landscape of Shaaloani is great\u2014it\u2019s dusty and full of weirdly-shaped cactuar waiting to attack you\u2014but it\u2019s also full of tropes and unconvincing performances.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Eventually the rite of succession comes to a conclusion and things take a turn for the weird with a surprise Wild West chapter. On the surface, now that things are dealt with, you\u2019re just off on a little jaunt with your old friend Erenville to visit his hometown, but instead find yourself in an odd pocket of cowboys, gunfights and saloons. It\u2019s the one major dip in Dawntrail. The landscape of Shaaloani is great\u2014it\u2019s dusty and full of weirdly-shaped cactuar waiting to attack you\u2014but it\u2019s also full of tropes and unconvincing performances. The tone shift feels so out of place and one Scion appearance felt so bewildering I couldn\u2019t help but laugh at the absurdity of it.<\/p>\n<p>However the slow pace and relative boredom of the events here did have one thing going for it\u2014it made the story&apos;s final section hit like a truck. A real threat finally shows itself\u2014one that can\u2019t be fixed by talking it out and overcoming differences. To say any more would ruin the surprise as the final zones are where things really come together. The last zone in particular is worth going in completely blind, and is genuinely one of the best areas I\u2019ve seen in the entire game. It also sets up some really exciting possibilities for FF14\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3583px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.49%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"EwbCZwujUmY5CB5D4sXW5C\" name=\"wild west.jpg\" alt=\"FF14 Dawntrail\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-review-2.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"1\" width=\"3583\" height=\"2024\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"expandable\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Square Enix)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ultimately the game is about exploring family ties\u2014be that the way siblings compare themselves, trying to connect to one\u2019s parents, or the conflict of still having love for someone who has done something unforgivable. It also explores different approaches to finding birth parents, dealing with grief, and creating your own found families with friends. It may not do it perfectly, but there are many profound, touching moments that will resonate no matter what your family looks like.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the odd story hiccups, exploring Tural is wonderful. Each town you come across feels so distinct with its own history and customs, from the feathery Hanuhanu\u2019s reliance on reeds and ceremony, to the giant Yok Huy\u2019s beliefs of life after death. You explore each in a surprising amount of detail that helps ground this vast fantasy world so that it feels tangible and real. The forests of Yak\u2019Tel are a particular highlight as you navigate the bubbling tensions between those living in the bright, upper forest, and those living in almost complete darkness in the lower half. The descent from sunshine and swaying leaves to gnarled roots and the soft blue glow of luminescent plants is as dramatic as they come.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The whole adventure feels reminiscent of Final Fantasy 10. It\u2019s one long tour as you support Wuk Lamat on her journey, much like Tidus does for Yuna, but without the doomed, secret smooches in the glowy woods. Fans of Final Fantasy 11 also get treated to a feast of Easter eggs and musical touches in the final quarter.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3767px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.49%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"tth4y5CMUNeuKJewtrn4aB\" name=\"pictomancer.jpg\" alt=\"FF14 Dawntrail\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-review-3.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"1\" width=\"3767\" height=\"2128\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"expandable\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Square Enix)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unfortunately, Endwalker\u2019s abominable stealth sections make a return (one comes right after another, ugh), but thankfully with a facelift that makes them easier to follow. There are also a few missed opportunities\u2014a lot of the story quests are just going somewhere to talk to someone who then sends you straight back. There are a few excellent solo duties, but they feel few and far between. Some new quest types would go a long way to break things up. Luckily, the fighting is the best it\u2019s ever been.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Some new quest types would go a long way to break things up. Luckily, the fighting is the best it\u2019s ever been.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p>As a healer the new dungeons have had me sweating. Each boss has had new mechanics that really mix things up by layering them in unexpected ways. Now on top of having to dodge telegraphed attacks you\u2019ll also find yourself weaving around obstacles and needing to watch arena edges and projectile paths closely. Despite so many new mechanics to play with, it\u2019s still immediately readable\u2014you just need to work harder to not get hit. In particular the two post game dungeons layer imaginative designs with cheeky references and mechanics that make your adrenaline surge. They\u2019ve set a new bar for exciting combat.<\/p>\n<p>The two new jobs, Pictomancer and Viper, fit into the roster well with Viper carving its own super speedy niche and Pictomancer making for a great alternative to Black Mage. Viper is easy to get to grips with at a surface level so you\u2019ll safely be making dents in enemies from the outset, but takes more skill to master. Pictomancer, on the other hand, seems complicated at first as you build up for larger attacks, but soon clicks into place. While most of the other jobs make the leap to the new levelcap seamlessly, Black Mage players are struggling with the greater emphasis on movement during dungeons when trying to perform some spells.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2927px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.51%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"3iaM3XD7q6JG8rWW4PwJpB\" name=\"stoney dungeon fight.jpg\" alt=\"FF14 Dawntrail\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-review-4.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"1\" width=\"2927\" height=\"1654\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"expandable\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Square Enix)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Elsewhere crafters and gatherers have plenty to tuck into with all the new materials and recipes. There are no major changes to how things work, but there didn\u2019t need to be. The deliveries quests are great for rounding out the culture of Tulliyolal and are worth it for more lore tidbits.<\/p>\n<p>Like the family ties the game explores, Dawntrail feels messy. But while there are disappointments and low points, it\u2019s also full of heart. It\u2019s at its best in the small moments of joy and discovery you share with those around you. Wuk Lamat\u2019s journey might not be to everyone\u2019s tastes, but the game\u2019s world and combat come together to make up for the dips in the story to round things out into one hell of a package.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/final-fantasy\/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-review\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need to Know What is it? The fifth expansion for Square&apos;s MMO, and the first following the end of the Hydaelyn and Zodiark saga. Release date July 2, 2024 Expect to pay $40\/\u00a330 Developer Square Enix Publisher Square Enix Reviewed on \u00a0Intel Core i7-7700, 16GB Ram Steam Deck Playable Link Official site Endwalker was the conclusion of ten years worth of world building and story that culminated in a universe-ending threat. It was a moment for the MMO ages that saw the Warrior of Light pushed to their limits and brought a close to the Hydaelyn and Zodiark saga. Now the next expansion for Final Fantasy 14 is here. Can it live up to fan\u2019s expectations? No. No it can\u2019t. 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