By the time the credits roll, Dawntrail holds its own, but it takes its time getting there.
As with any Final Fantasy game, narrative is key.
But these were never Dawntrails true stakes.
I didnt anticipate how much Dawntrail would intertwine with the past.
With hindsight, the clue to Dawntrail interweaving its new stakes with the old was always there.
Surely were just provingwerethe capable one?
That was my gut reaction, but then someone reminded me of Final Fantasy 10.
Its our role to lift her up and help her achieve her goals in much the same way.
Once this realisation hit me, I felt a lot better about Dawntrail.
Wuk Lamat is an overly naive and optimistic character.
Shes a cinnamon roll, and some fans will adore her for that.
Given the choice, I would have switched to Koanas team.
Yet overall, the characters, their development and personal stories shine in Dawntrail.
It keeps you on your toes, and weve needed a new challenge for some time.
The two post-game dungeons in particular arechefs kissin both mechanics and overall theme and design.
Dawntrail is the fifth full expansion for Square Enix’s MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, and marks the start of an all-new story arc. It takes the Warrior of Light across the ocean to the continent of Tural, adds the new Viper and Pictomancer jobs, and a host more dungeons, raids, and more.
Its not just the duties.
For the first time for an expansion launch, I found myself immediately broadening my horizons.
Eorzea is something of a second home for me now
