TNS: "FFXIV Dawntrail sets the stage for a new story arc while stepping up its combat mechanics but keeping a few outdated designs."
VGChartz's Lee Mehr: "Regardless of title, "DLC" or "Expansion," everyone understands what they're all about: getting more of the thing you already like. Even if you've been satiated by the main game – be it MMO or a more modest endeavor – there's this natural yearning for more stuff that perhaps couldn't make the original deadline. Sometimes it's simply more content with some nuances, other times it's something that feels totally different. Unexpected, but enjoyable nonetheless. Regardless of where on that spectrum these finalists lie, one thing is certain: these were among the best 2024 had to offer."
The Outerhaven interviews Naoki Yoshida, the Director of Final Fantasy XIV Online to discuss the game and the man behind the game.
Are we the baddies?
They talk multiple times about finding an alternate solution, but it’s literally the final boss that forces their hands and says it’s too late and refuses to find those solutions. WoL is backed into a corner at that point. Definitely not the villain and the fact that existing lives are at risk definitely makes Sphene more of the Emet Selch counter part in this story as opposed to WoL who’s still as justified in this dilemma.
Adding another one to the pile of absolutely brainless takes generated by Dawntrail among some media and influencers. At this point, ChatGPT can probably do better.
Well Screen Rant, Game Rant, and The Gamer are basically tabloid game news.
Similar to those trash magazines you find at grocery store checkouts,
The story near the end is so tone deaf that I couldn't help but laugh at how silly it was.