February News Roundup

This week we play catch up as we recap the biggest news items from the last few weeks. FFXIV Patch 5.5, FFXVI producer interview, Project Triangle Strategy, and more!

Trivia question of the day: What is the name of the mathematics based mini-game played with coins in Final Fantasy X-2? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

Introduction / TriviaOur week in Final FantasyNew FFXIV FFTCG Starter Set availableFFXI February Update contains a new chapter of Voracious ResurgenceLive Letter 62Patch 5.5 title: “Death Unto Dawn”Patch 5.5 Part 1 arrives April 13thPatch 5.5 Part 2 arrives end of MayNew MSQ split into two partsNew Dungeon: Paglth’anThe Chronicles of Werlyt continues with a battle against Diamond WeaponFinal “YoRHa Dark Apocalypse” Alliance Raid will be addedResistance weapon requirements up to Patch 5.35 will be eased.Rewards for Castrum Lacus Litore will be increased to remove the barrier it poses - scheduled for a hotfixNew area - ZadnorNew Unreal Trial - The Navel to be retiredUltimate Trial delayed due to Covid until 6.1FFXVI Interview with Producer Naoki Yoshida via “Game Hack” from the Tokyo Radio Show “One Morning”Combat will include action and story elementsAn accessible story-focused mode will be included for those less familiar with action oriented gameplay via support actionsThe story hopes to “create a world within the Final Fantasy universe that those who understand the complexities and realities of good and bad can be excited for”Will focus on the hardships and experiences of becoming an adult.Project Triangle Strategy - FF Tactics?Trivia answer: Sphere Break

Recommended Resources

FFXIV TCG Starter: https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/611968/final-fantasy-trading-card-game-two-player-starter-set-final-fantasy-xiv-shadowbringers-fftcgNova Crystallis Live Letter 62 Breakdown: https://novacrystallis.com/2021/02/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-62-summary-patch-5-5-part-1-out-april-13/AOTF FFXVI Interview Brekadown: https://attackofthefanboy.com/news/looks-like-final-fantasy-xvi-may-have-an-easy-story-mode/Project Triangle Strategy Trailer: https://youtu.be/CYQzGn12db0Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/HighwindHeraldJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/CK8mCMJ