OMG I so want this to be a thing

Poor Livia.

I loved how Minfilia stole Yda's victory pose xD

New artwork!
http://i.imgur.com/uMMibC8l.jpg
Full size

http://i.imgur.com/qEbRhVdl.jpg
Full size

Midgardsormr and his seven sons
http://i.imgur.com/aIbjr9M.jpg

Loading screen from the benchmark!
http://i.imgur.com/LA51jSql.png?1
Full size here

Download the benchmark here
http://sqex.to/Mxy

Well look who is flying!
http://i.imgur.com/CG8aIlm.jpg

Started a new character to pass the time, really enjoying doing all the story again, its been a long time since I first did it

Both my characters, in the Heavensward benchmark
http://i.imgur.com/mOSLae1l.png?1

Finished the 1-50 main story on my new character, Dia Brightstar

http://i.imgur.com/jw9jMIRl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/XKdtpdyl.jpg

Trophymania!
http://i.imgur.com/6xMJy6Al.jpg

Chose this version of the video due to spoilers in the other, lol


Dungeons!

Video above has been removed, so only the offical one is left, video contains a few clips from some Heavensward cutscenes and some MASSIVE A Realm Reborn spoilers

Blitzball, the underwater sport made famous by Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 may one day make an appearance in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.

That's according to game director Naoki Yoshida, who revealed to IGN he's had conversations with Yoshinori Kitase about possibly including the sport in a future update, in a similar manner to how Final Fantasy VIII's Triple Triad is. He also teased something may be coming to Eorzea to celebrate Final Fantasy XV's launch, too.

"We can’t say it’s been decided yet, this may be just half-joking so don’t write it down as confirmed," he said. "But there was a meeting about two months ago where I had a chance to speak with Kitase-San, and I mentioned there seemed to be a big demand for implementing a Blitzball element in Final Fantasy XIV, and Kitase-San was just like, 'Oh wow, I never knew that? That could be cool to consider!' So let’s just say… that conversation happened.

"I’m also friends with Mr. Tabata, the director of Final Fantasy XV, so we’ve chatted because we’ve done the Lightning collaboration for Final Fantasy XIII and we’d like to do something to celebrate the release of XV. Perhaps we might be able to see four guys riding in a black car? Although, as it’s Final Fantasy XIV, we need to decide if it should be a flying mount instead!

"And of course, we’d love to explore opportunities within other Square Enix titles so we can explore their worlds, but it's important not to deviate from what we’ve established as Eorzea. So we'll always keep both titles involved intact, but it’d be cool to explore."

We recently got a chance to go hands-on with the MMO's impending expansion and found it's shaping up pretty nicely. For the full interview with Yoshida, where he talks about the state of the Final Fantasy brand and his future plans for the MMO, check back to IGN very soon.

IGN

So close, yet so far...
16 days
http://i.imgur.com/qqhySzFl.jpg

Lady Iceheart aka Ysayle will be returning in Heavensward

http://i.imgur.com/olgXoFa.png

The Temple Knight Commander of Ishgard, Ser Aymeric is also returning

http://i.imgur.com/gbFQkVu.png

Introducing Count Edmont De Fortemps, the head of House Fortemps of Ishgard

http://i.imgur.com/r2EQCaW.png

Also returning in a massively expanded role, is Estinien, the Azure Dragoon of Ishgard

http://i.imgur.com/XWMfEwE.png

And introducing Archbishop Thordan VII, the leader of Ishgard

http://i.imgur.com/wcJ8ajN.png

And making his first appearance, Nidhogg, one of Midgardsormr's seven sons, and mortal enemy of Ishgard

http://i.imgur.com/Nn7iX6o.png

and introducing Hraesvelgr, another of Midgardsormr's seven sons, he's also the dragon on the box of the game.

http://i.imgur.com/fkwWVGm.png

Got married in game yesterday! (and Dezzy was there xD)
http://i.imgur.com/9lub6Hll.jpg

...hawww this is lovely and Dezzy representing TiBB in final fantasy as well..:lovedup:..

Aye, found a pic with Dezzy lurking in the background, behind me xD
http://i.imgur.com/lnSg6edl.png
Higher res pic
http://i.imgur.com/lnSg6ed.png

Dezzilandra giving you the stink eye.

She's got such a bad case of resting bitch face.

Seems to be a common problem among Roegadyn women, with their strong brows xD

Can't believe Heavensward is next friday already lol

Bismarck
http://i.imgur.com/vmxbo4f.png

Ruler of the clouds, worshipped by the Vanu Vanu.
Folklore tells of a legendary white whale said to swim in the Sea of Clouds as if they were the waters of the Rhotano sea.

According to Vanu legend, however, Bismarck led their ancestors to the floating islands. With waves of fury he purges his domain of those who would do his followers harm.

Ravana
http://i.imgur.com/Yyijf9e.png

Fourfold master of the blade, savior of the insect-like Gnath tribe.
A warrior and conqueror, Ravana respects strength and abhors weakness. He revels in battle with worthy opponents, and is known to wield the legendary Chandrahas blades.

Official countdown art!
http://img.finalfantasyxiv.com/t/7c5...2e6680a9_1.png

Finally got the Ironworks bow :D

http://i.imgur.com/5lmEIBrl.png

Today's artwork
http://img.finalfantasyxiv.com/t/478...2e60f6a9_0.png

(7 days til early access!)
http://img.finalfantasyxiv.com/t/478...f831efa2_0.png

6 days til early access!

http://img.finalfantasyxiv.com/t/d43...bb834b9f_0.png