Final Fantasy 14’s Dawntrail Expansion Release Date Revealed

The highly anticipated expansion for Final Fantasy 14, titled Dawntrail, is set to launch in early access on June 28th, with the full release following on July 2nd. The announcement was made by Producer Yoshi P at PAX East, where he also highlighted the close proximity of Dawntrail’s release date to another major RPG expansion, Elden Ring’s Shadow Of The Erdtree, which is scheduled for June 21st.

Interestingly, Yoshi-P revealed that the Final Fantasy 14 team had initially planned to release Dawntrail a week earlier but decided to push back the launch to allow players to fully indulge in the Elden Ring DLC first. “We figured everyone would be interested in playing the Elden Ring DLC,” he stated through a translator. “I’ll give you one week to enjoy the Elden Ring DLC and then just go into your summer vacation with Dawntrail.”

It is refreshing to see game developers, such as Yoshi-P, openly acknowledging and respecting other titles in the industry. Despite being involved in the development of a competing RPG, he graciously encouraged players to immerse themselves in Elden Ring before diving into Dawntrail. This shows a level of sportsmanship and camaraderie among creators that is often not as pronounced in the gaming community.

Yoshi-P’s passion for gaming shines through in his interactions and announcements, as seen in his expressed admiration for Blizzard games and his desire to collaborate with them on a Diablo crossover. His genuine enthusiasm for games, evident in his willingness to delay his own expansion’s release in consideration of another title, sets a positive example for developers and players alike.

The upcoming release of Final Fantasy 14’s Dawntrail expansion promises an exciting new chapter for players of the beloved MMORPG. With a producer like Yoshi-P at the helm, who values not only his own game but also recognizes and respects the contributions of others in the industry, the future of Final Fantasy 14 looks bright. Players can look forward to immersing themselves in both the Elden Ring DLC and the Dawntrail expansion, experiencing the best of both worlds in the world of gaming.