Hey everyone! I took a break from FFXIV to explore the mainline Final Fantasy games I haven’t played yet. While searching for FFIV’s final boss theme, I accidentally got spoiled about its appearance in the MMO, which bummed me out. I’m curious, is it common for FFXIV to have references to previous FF titles beyond just cosmetics? I’m really into these “callback” bosses and would hate to have ruined any surprises! Thanks for any insights!
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Absolutely! FFXIV is like a Final Fantasy theme park, packed with tons of references to previous games. The major ones usually show up in the raids, which are mostly optional. Even if you’re spoiled about some, there are still plenty of surprises left to discover throughout the expansions!
For sure, FFXIV is filled with references sprinkled throughout the game! You’ll find nods to a variety of games, especially in the raids. Don’t stress too much about spoilers; even if you know some callbacks, there’s still a lot of new content waiting for you.
That sounds great, I’m all for discovering new things while playing!
Definitely! From the Gold Saucer in FFVII to the Triple Triad card game from FFVIII, FFXIV loves to nod at its predecessors. There’s a lot of new music remixes too, so even familiar tracks feel fresh. Just dive in, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy as you play!
Ha, I had no idea the card game was in XIV! That’s a nice surprise!
That’s awesome to hear! I love those little details, even the optional stuff really adds to the fun!