Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

Second expansion to Square Enix’s rebooted MMORPG, Stormblood takes the Final Fantasy XIV adventure to level 70 and the far East of the game world as players fight to liberate Doma and Ala Mhigo from Imperial oppression.


Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Available on: Windows PC, Mac, PS4


Cover Game Articles

Stormblood: Introduction - Final Fantasy XIV has taken quite the ride ever since its launch, going from strength to strength with each expansion. Here, we look back at the history of the game up until the release of Stormblood.
Stormblood: This Ain’t No Action RPG - Final Fantasy has a habit of reinventing its mechanics with each new installment -- and Final Fantasy XIV was, of course, no exception. In fact, Stormblood even reinvented some of XIV's base mechanics!
Stormblood: Yes, It’s a Great Final Fantasy - Can an MMO be a "good Final Fantasy"? Sure it can, and Final Fantasy XIV has been proving that for many years now. Here's how Stormblood fit in with that grand plan.
Stormblood: It’s a Great MMO, Too - Can a good Final Fantasy also be a good MMO? Yes, of course, and once again, Final Fantasy XIV has been proving that for years now. Here's how that worked in the context of Stormblood.
Stormblood: The MMO as Musical Theatre - Video games aren't movies. They aren't musical theatre either, but that hasn't stopped Final Fantasy XIV's composer Masayoshi Soken from making incredible use of music throughout the game.

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