FFXIV (FF14)'s latest expansion package "Final Fantasy XIV: Jet-Black Villains" is available today!

Square Enix today, July 2, 2019, launched Final Fantasy XIV: Jet-Black Villains ("Jet-Black Villains"), the latest expansion package for the popular online RPG Final Fantasy XIV ("FF14"). Compatible platforms are PlayStation4, Windows, Mac, and Steam, and both the packaged and downloadable versions are priced at 4,200 yen (excluding tax; Mac version is only available for download). The "Final Fantasy XIV Complete Pack," which includes expansion packages up to "Jet-Black Villains" for those who are just starting out with FF14, was also released at the same time. Both the packaged and downloadable versions will be priced at 5,200 yen (excluding tax; Mac version is only available for download).

The new expansion package "Jet-Black Villains" adds new adventures for adventurers who have become "Warriors of Darkness," as well as unknown new areas and numerous quests. In addition, new jobs and player races have been added, and new functions to support adventurers have been expanded, further expanding the world.

The main additions are as follows.

New player races, the Viera and Rosgal, have been added.
New jobs: "Gunbreaker" and "Dancer
Opening of the level cap from level 70 to level 80
New cities "Crystallium" and "Yulemore
New vast fields "Laketica Great Forest," "Am Alleyn," "Il Megh," and "Lakeland
New adversaries "Titania the Fairy King" and "Innocence the Almighty
New barbarians: "Pixies," "N'moo," and "Dwarves
Many new dungeons
New high level raid "Eden of the Garden of Hope
A "Face" system that allows players to solo with key characters in dungeons that appear in the main storyline of "Jet-Black Villains.

In addition, the following elements will be released later in "Patch 5.1".

A "Strong New Game" that allows players to replay memorable quests with their level and equipment intact.
A new alliance raid, "YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse
The "Ishgard Reconstruction" game, in which players become Crafters and Gatherers to help rebuild war-ravaged cities.

In addition, the following elements will be released later in Patch 5.1.

A "Strong New Game" that allows players to replay memorable quests with their levels and equipment intact.
A new alliance raid, "YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse
The "Ishgard Reconstruction" game, in which players become Crafters and Gatherers to help rebuild war-ravaged cities.

＜＜Final Fantasy XIV: Jet-Black Villains" Story

The Warrior of Light, who freed Alamigo and Doma from the grip of the Galemar Empire, has become a hero whose name is known throughout the land of Hyderin. However, on the other hand, the wise men of "Dawn" who support the heroes fall one after another due to a mysterious call. At last, the Imperial Army and the anti-Imperial Alliance forces collide. In the midst of the battle, the Warrior of Light is called to a new world. ...... What awaits them there is either a doomed fate or a jet-black hope. Let's dive into the latest Final Fantasy with our friends from all over the world!

To coincide with the release of "Jet-Black Villains," the "CHOOSE YOUR LIFE #Heroine #Youth #Partner #Adventurer" episode, the third in the "CHOOSE YOUR LIFE" series of TV commercials depicting the world of FF14 through a variety of animations, has also begun airing.

This TV commercial is a sequel to FF14's first animated commercial series "CHOOSE YOUR LIFE," which began airing on Saturday, June 22, 2019. The TV commercial is directed by Kitaro Kosaka and Yuhei Sakuragi, who continue to lead the Japanese anime scene. The following is a list of the narrators of the TV commercials.

The following are comments from the narrators, Kana Ueda and Kento Ito.

Kana Ueda

I participated in the recording of a game commercial without knowing the script or even the title, but the moment I saw the character in the studio, I thought, "This is me. I had only been playing FF14 for about two months. And the reason I started was because I wanted to play doma-style mahjong, which is an unbelievable motive for an adventurer, so in a way, I am probably a very "you-like-you" protagonist (laughs). My favorite scene is when the two of them set off on the chocobo. My friend who happened to be playing with me the night before the recording had the same chocobo, and when I said, "I love the idea of two people riding on a chocobo," he said I could have it if I played Eternal Band. Unlike in the film, these women are men, and it seems that they are friends with each other (laugh), but I may meet such a wonderful partner someday!

Kento Ito

As a Final Fantasy fan and a traveler in Eorzea, I was really looking forward to this job. To boost my spirits, I was listening to the main theme song from the Final Fantasy series as I moved around right before recording (laughs). (Laughs.) We were able to record the conversation, which I appreciated and enjoyed. We were able to talk a lot about the game while we were waiting, and we were able to think about the characters' personalities and relationships with Mr. Ueda and the staff. Thanks to that, I feel like I was able to run through a dense time as the main character of this commercial, who would be a game enthusiast. It is only a small part of his life, though!　I personally love the scene where he jumps from the real world to the game world. There is a sense of elation when you start up a game or log in, and I think the commercial conveys that feeling as well.

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