Final Fantasy XIV News & Events & Guides

While FFXIV Gil is similar in design to XI, the game will take place in a distinct world. Hiromichi Tanaka, the game’s producer, explained that porting Final Fantasy XI to a new console generation would have been a laborious exercise. He said that Square Enix decided that its time would be better spent creating a brand new game, particularly in regard to the solo player’s experience.

While FFXI’s development emphasized groups of players working together as a party, FFXIV Gil is aimed at accommodating a wider variety of play styles. So whether you’d like to spend hours exploring with friends, or only have 40 minutes a day to spare and prefer being alone, Tanaka said that there will be content for you.