Final Fantasy XIV: Some Classes, Monsters Now Official
Posted on 13. Oct, 2009 by Rock'nRolf in PC RPG News
Square Enix’ long-awaited sequel to its popular but aging MMORPG Final Fantasy XI – Final Fantasy XIV – is closing in on its 2010 release. Some of the character classes and other details about the game world were recently uncovered on the game’s official homepage.The new entries in the Bestiary look very Final Fantasy-like and very Japanese – it’s a mix of fun monsters like our old friend the Malboro (Morbol,) some vegetable and fruit monsters, and cute antelopes (likely vulnerable to fire-based attacks).
Welcome to Malboro Country
FF XIV Classes
The character classes, or disciplines, that have been revealed for FF XIV so far only include one magic class – the Thaumaturge. There’s more information available on the fighter classes. Most of them look familiar: Archer, Lancer, Gladiator, Marauder and Pugilist. Not much details are available about the specifics, but going by the game’s many predecessors most of them should be fairly easy to figure out.
Then there are some additional, more exotic jobs such as the Tanner, Weaver and Alchemist under the “Disciples of the Hand” category, as well as a Botanist under “Disciples of the Land”.
Who want to be a Botanist? Seriously?
Beta Coming to PC Only
Hopefully, we’ll be able to try out this highly interesting game soon in the beta. The PS3 plays second fiddle this time, as the beta is reserved for the PC. Xbox 360 owners are apparently all out of luck when it comes to Final Fantasy XIV, as the game has only been announced for Playstation 3 and PC.
In case you haven’t seen it, here’s the latest FFIV trailer (worth watching):
Richard
Nov 1st, 2009
Why is Final Fantasy 14 trailers and info being released already thats not cool focus on 13 at the moment i mean yeah this looks intresting but think of when this game is coming out guys.Geez this is RIDICULOUS.Dont get me wrong Im a Final Fantasy NUTJOB but this is going to probably be released 2012 or later.Right?
Richard
Nov 1st, 2009
Sorry about the earlier comment,I judged to early,and Im very excited its going to be out next year.But its ONLY ONLINE.WHY?OR IS IT?Guys help me out here this Final Fantasy just suckerpunched me and came out of nowhere.WTF???
Jamie
Nov 2nd, 2009
Yeah, this is online only just like FFIX. So in a it’s not really competing with FF 13 (which has no online mode). Still looks pretty nice if you’re into MMOs. Hope it will be free to play, but probably not
Deadguy2
Nov 17th, 2009
Jamie Sony and free go together like oil and water