Final Fantasy XIV Features

FFXIV Fishing Community Aims to Bridge Language Barrier with Annual FishFest Event

The Final Fantasy XIV community is known for hosting large social events across all Data Centers. Clubs, cafés, and roleplay venues are among some that players frequent globally. Oftentimes, de...

My FFXIV Retainers are Alpha Stans and I'm Not a Fan

It was business as usual when I rang the retainer bell in the Free Company's house, knowing all four of my retainers had finished their ventures and were ready to show me the fruits of their hard work...

Everyone loves FFXIV's Wuk Lamat. So why don’t I?

There’s one furry face that’s been unmissable if you’ve at least a tiny bit active in the Final Fantasy XIV community this week, and that’s the one belonging to Wuk Lamat. The new flagship char...

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FFXIV Tokyo Fan Fest Predictions

Final Fantasy XIV’s Tokyo Fan Fest is just days away, but even with a full schedule run down and itinerary of what’s going on, we still have no idea what exactly will be appearing or revealed a...

A Dress that Flows as Beautifully as Her Voice - How FFXIV's Amanda Achen Designed the Iconic Hydaelyn Dress

In a crowded Japanese theater, Final Fantasy XIV vocalist Amanda Achen waited patiently as the gentle sounds of piano seeped through the large venue. Before she could even finish singing "...

Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2023 Review

"I'm here." The two words on my phone sent my heart soaring when I saw them on the screen. Final Fantasy XIV's Fan Festival 2023 hadn't even started yet, and already I was experiencing the thri...

MMOs (And FFXIV Especially) Are The Perfect Holiday Season Games - Here’s Why

It’s the holiday season - time to head home, wrap up in a warm blanket, and get ready to… raid? In a period so aligned with meeting up with family, getting back to traditions, and enjoying the simple...

The Battle of Blunderville - Which FFXIV Scion Takes Home the Crown?

All of existence may have bent to Zodiark’s will, but the deadliest battlefield in Final Fantasy XIV hides within the opulent halls of the Golden Saucer. For Patch 6.51, the Final Fantasy XI...

Cloud Data Stress Test: Here’s What We’d do With 50 Million Gil and Unlimited Job Boosts

The Final Fantasy XIV Cloud Data Center Stress Test starts on Nov. 21, and while we’ve already detailed the steps needed to join it, I think the reality of the Stress Test is finally setti...

How One Group of FFXIV Players Uses In-Game Tools to Put on Mesmerizing Shows

Players of all races shuffle into a large house in Final Fantasy XIV's housing district, the Goblet, decorated to look like a theater, full with a stage and patron seating. Once the show is abo...

Quality-of-Life Changes We'd Like to See in Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail

With Final Fantasy XIV's Dawntrail expansion releasing next year, fans expectantly wait to hear any news they can get about upcoming features it will bring. While players have seen glimpses of...

FFXIV's Biggest Community Performers Remain Unbothered By Trolls

It’s often said that Final Fantasy XIV hosts one of the most welcoming communities in gaming, composed of players that bend over backwards to help newcomers. I’ve also found this to be true dur...

Are Job Stones Still Necessary in Final Fantasy XIV?

A light party begins their Leveling Duty Roulette in the infamous Aurum Vale. From the get-go, the healer has a hard time keeping the tank’s health up before the party inevitably wipes. The White Mage...

Introducing Our FFXIV Item Database - Gear, Materials, Crafting, and More

Here at Fanbyte’s dedicated Final Fantasy XIV section, aka The Linkshell, we cover the critically acclaimed MMORPG as comprehensively as possible. News, featured stories, guides, and even a m...

Chasing Catgirl Arby's in Final Fantasy XIV

With its own host of diners, drive-ins, and deep-sea dives, FFXIV‘s Crystal data center is brimming with eccentric housing ventures. The data center has a long-standing reputation as the plac...

Putting Respect on Final Fantasy XI’s 20-Year Run, FFXIV's Older Sibling

Here at Fanbyte, we have our own dedicated section specifically for Final Fantasy XIV called The Linkshell. Guides, tools, community happenings, news, trends, and heartfelt stories are all part...