Final Fantasy XIV is an engaging massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), providing players with a rich and immersive experience in Eorzea.
One unique aspect of FFXIV stands out from its competition in terms of festive events that occur throughout the year and offer seasonal quests and special cosmetic items for players to complete and acquire. Furthermore, cities throughout Eorzea decorate according to themes associated with specific events.
This article will review some of the major seasonal events held in FFXIV this year and what they offered their players.
Heavensturn (New Years)
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Heavensturn, an annual Japanese-themed event commemorating the start of a new year, usually takes place from late December through mid-January; for 2019, the event ran from December 31 to January 15. Players completing a questline featuring mochi makers seeking help preparing for festivities were awarded both a Heavensturn kabuto (helmet) and buns as rewards; one was designed after 2019’s animal of the Chinese zodiac calendar – this year being the pig!
Valentine’s Day
Valentione’s Day is an event designed to foster love and friendship between players.
Typically held early-mid February, in 2019 this romantic event ran from February 1-15 and featured a questline involving star-crossed lovers in need of help with their relationship problems – players who completed it received rewards in form of furniture items such as Valentione’s Cake as furniture items or clothing such as Valentione’s Apron Dress/Waistcoat as clothing rewards.
Furthermore, an additional feature called Valentione’s Ceremony enabled players to invite another player for them both exchange vows/rings exchange ceremonies for that very romantic event!
Little Ladies’ Day (Hinamatsuri)
Little Ladies’ Day is an annual cherry blossom-themed event to commemorate girls and women, typically taking place between late February and mid-March (this year’s edition ran March 1- 14).
Players were invited to assist a troupe of songstresses preparing a performance for an annual festival called Songbird Festival; players who completed this questline received rewards such as Siren song orchestrion roll (music item) as well as an emoticon called Songbird which allows players to sing or dance.
Furthermore, vendors offered various items related to Little Ladies Day such as cherry blossom trees, dolls or kimonos for sale from them as vendors!
Hatching-tide (Easter)
Hatching-tide is an Easter-themed event that marks spring and rebirth, usually taking place from late March to early April; 2019’s edition ran from April 9-22 and featured an egg hunt organized by Jihli Aliapoh – a dreamer with visions of the Twelve gods of Eorzea – with rewards including Egg Hunter barding (chocobo armor) and Eggcentric crown (headgear).
Furthermore, players found hidden eggs throughout Eorzea which could be exchanged for furniture, clothing and food items relating to egg themes!
The Make It Rain Campaign
The Make It Rain Campaign is an annual event to promote the Gold Saucer, an amusement park-like casino offering various minigames and attractions for players to enjoy.
Usually occurring between late May and mid-June, in 2019’s campaign ran from June 6-24 and featured a questline with challenges that tested players’ skill and luck at playing at Gold Saucer; upon completion they earned an emote known as Gold Dance allowing for flashy dance moves as a reward! Furthermore, this event increased MGP (Manderville Gold Saucer Points), making Gold Saucer Points even easier to earn while engaging in minigames or activities held within its walls!
Moonfire Faire (Bon)
Moonfire Faire is an annual summer-themed event that promotes fun and adventure, typically occurring between mid-August to early September each year.
In 2019, it ran from August 7 – 26 with players helping adventurers prepare a beach party as questline participants – those completing it received an emote called Splash that allowed players to spray water at others as rewards as well as clothing, furniture, food items, and fireworks related to Moonfire Faire itself as prizes.
ARR Anniversary
The Rising is an anniversary event to commemorate Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn’s release on August 27, 2013. It typically occurs from late August to early September; in 2019, this took place from August 26 to September 17.
In 2019, The Rising featured an art exhibition that displayed various artwork created by players and developers alike for FFXIV; participants who completed its questline received an orchestrion roll named From Astral to Umbral that played an array of music from within FFXIV as a reward, in addition to clothing, furniture, food items related to The Rising items like clothing furniture food fireworks as prizes!
All Saints’ Wake (Halloween)
All Saints’ Wake is an annual Halloween-themed event that brings out your inner scarecrow. It typically runs from late October to early November; 2019’s edition ran from October 17 to November 1. At All Saints’ Wake, players could enter a questline led by some mischievous imps who invited players to join their haunted house attraction at Continental Circus; upon completing it they received Werewolf emote as well as items related to All Saints’ Wake such as clothing, furniture, food, and fireworks as rewards!
Starlight Celebration (Christmas)
Starlight Celebration is an annual Christmas-themed event which promotes joy and generosity. The 2019 edition ran from December 18 – 31 with players helping a group of children prepare for Starlight Celebration at Ishgard Foundation district, as part of which completing questlines led them towards receiving Joyful Present emote (that allowed players to give presents freely) along with various items related to Starlight Celebration such as clothing, furniture, food, and fireworks as rewards.
FAQs: Ultimate Guide To Your Questions
Q. How can I participate in seasonal events?
A: Seasonal events can be found through special NPCs who appear throughout major cities during their duration and offer you quests that lead to different locations and activities related to these seasonal happenings.
Q: Why would participating in seasonal events be advantageous?
A: Seasonal events offer you exclusive rewards that are only available during those events, including cosmetic items, emotes, music tracks, furniture pieces, food and fireworks. In addition, seasonal events also present engaging stories and challenges to add variety and depth to your gameplay experience.
Q: Will seasonal items still be available after events have concluded?
A: Absolutely. You should still be able to obtain them. Although some seasonal items can be bought from vendors after events are over, others are only obtainable if participating actively during them. Therefore, to maximize your chances of collecting all available items it’s recommended that you participate in seasonal events while they’re active.
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