Soo...everyone remembers Final Fantasy XIV right? The disappointment Yoichi Wada so commonly refers to? Well apparently they just aren't happy with it so they decided to just remake the damn thing.
I will post this in the official thread soonbut this is a massive announcement worthy of its own thread.
You can find all the information your heart desires right here: http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/teaser/
Note to PC users who purchased the game: This entire update will be FREE to you. In Nov 2012 they will "merge" the game into 2.0. You then will get your original 30 day free trial back when the 2.0 version goes on sale. This will allow you to make to make up your mind if you want to stay or not.
I will highlight some points:
New client
New Graphics Engine will be put in place
Complete restructuring of every in game map to give more variety and diverseness of areas. Eradication of seamless massive zones.
Cross World dungeon finder
Player Owned Housing
The Frontlines (PVP content)
New storylines
Addition of Male Miq'ote, Female Roegadyn, New customization options. Ability to respsec your character one time only!
Completely UI interface
/search feature! ZOMG >.>
PS3 version to be released on launch of 2.0
New server system
More in-game content
200+ Achievements
Ability to see buffs/stat downs for party members
Addition of Gathering/Crafting journals.
...and LOTS more.
Apparently they have a team of 250 people currently working on FFXIV 2.0
In other news: Subscription for current FFXIV begins at the end of November.
