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Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward is the first expansion pack to Final Fantasy XIV Online. The expansion takes the Warriors of Light journey to Ishgard a city-state mired in a thousand-year conflict with the dragons of the Dravanian Horde. Can our heroes uncover the ancient truths buried in Ishgard’s bloody history and help bring an end to the Dragons...
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- Released
- June 23, 2015
- Developer
- Square Enix Business Division 5
- Genres
- Action · Role-playing (RPG) · MMO
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
But as I said, these three issues are incredibly minor when considering the sheer scale and variety of content in the game, and they haven’t stopped me logging over 300 hours in total play across Final Fantasy XIV and now Heavensward. I don’t use the five-star rating to describe the perfect game. As per our scoring process, a five-star score is like a five-star hotel; it’s a deluxe experience that offers something meaningful well beyond what most games do. But Final Fantasy XIV has genuinely developed into the best MMO on the market as far as I’m concerned, with its brilliant post-game…
Heavensward reconfirms Final Fantasy XIV as one of the best MMORPGs out there.
Square Enix are in top form with one of the best MMO expansions ever created.
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward is more A Realm Reborn, which is a fine thing to strive for in my book. Whether you’re the type of player who enjoys crafting, endgame content, or role-playing, there’s so much to do here for people of all skill levels it’s insane. While I fizzled out a bit after completing the main story in 2.5, Heavensward has rekindled my flame.
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward doesn't make sweeping changes to A Realm Reborn aside from new jobs and flying mounts, but the outstanding story it tells and new lands we visit reinvigorate the adventure and demonstrate why Final Fantasy XIV is one of the best MMOs out there. Not every side quest is a winner, but the exemplary journey to the new level cap is a model for all other MMO expansions to follow. [Note: This review replaces our review in progress that was conducted from June 26, 2015 to July 9, 2015. Read the archived version here.]
That having been said, Heavensward takes Final Fantasy XIV’s reborn realm and takes those high emotions from Patch 2.55 and twisting them into a beautifully dark Final Fantasy story while also polishing many aspects of the gameplay to make the game both more accessible and enjoyable.
A gorgeous, stirring, mechanically solid, feature-rich expansion to what is the best MMO in years.