However, as we neared the end of development and I played through everything-from quests to battle content and the like-I just couldn’t contain my desire to further improve Endwalker‘s quality, specifically because this expansion pack marks the first major culmination of events in Final Fantasy XIV so far.

It has been a huge undertaking, but we proceeded with development following plans that would allow us to make it in time for the originally scheduled release date, although admittedly everything would be down right to the wire. It was my intention to work in this same manner as we approached the final stages of Endwalker‘s development.Īs I have mentioned previously in interviews and during live streams, Endwalker will be the largest expansion pack in the history of Final Fantasy XIV. Ever since I was placed in charge of the original Final Fantasy XIV, I’ve continued the development and operations for Final Fantasy XIV over the past 11 years while always endeavoring to balance my position as the producer overseeing the project and the director in charge of development. The biggest factor behind the release date change was my own selfishness as the game’s director.

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