Final Fantasy XI April 2026 Update levels up Besieged & adjusts early player experience
 
Final Fantasy XI‘s April 2026 Update is live now, and with it comes a new level cap for the Besieged content and adjustments to the new player experience. In his latest letter, producer/director Yoji Fujito shared that the team is busy preparing for the game’s May anniversary as well as mid and long-term updates that will impart...

More: https://novacrystallis.com/2026/04/final-fantasy-xi-april-2026-update-levels-up-besieged-adjusts-early-player-experience/

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Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis next story update "Looming Threat" arrives April 15, 2026
 
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis has a new story update due out April 15, 2026 (7:00 PM Pacific) for iOS, Android, and Steam. This update includes the the tenth chapter of the original Final Fantasy VII scenario. The free-to-play gacha-style RPG includes stores from throughout the FFVII universe, including new ones. This chapter, “Looming Threat”...

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More: https://novacrystallis.com/2026/04/final-fantasy-vii-ever-crisis-next-story-update-looming-threat-arrives-april-15-2026/

Firion and Balthier join Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy on April 14, 2026
 
On April 14, 2026, Firion (Final Fantasy II) and Balthier (Final Fantasy XII) will arrive in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy as part of its post-launch roadmap. The game is a 3vs3 arena game where teams face off against each other while dealing with hazards like attacking monsters and bosses. The free-to-play game for iOS and...

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More: https://novacrystallis.com/2026/04/firion-and-balthier-join-dissidia-duellum-final-fantasy-on-april-14-2026/

Final Fantasy #History

14 Apr
📀 Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (PS4)
📆 14.04.2014 (info)

16 Apr
🎉 Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete (Blu-ray)
📆 16.04.2009 (info)

18 Apr
📀 Final Fantasy XI (XB360, USA)
📆 18.04.2006 (info)

19 Apr
📀 Final Fantasy IV (PSP, USA)
📆 19.04.2011 (info)

📀 Final Fantasy XI (Steam)
📆 19.04.2013 (info)

📀 Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection (PSP, USA)
📆 19.04.2011 (info)

📀 Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (PSP, USA)
📆 19.04.2011 (info)

20 Apr
📀 Final Fantasy XI (XB360, Japan)
📆 20.04.2006 (info)

22 Apr
📀 Final Fantasy IV (PSP, Europe)
📆 22.04.2011 (info)

📀 Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection (PSP, Europe)
📆 22.04.2011 (info)

📀 Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (PSP, Europe)
📆 22.04.2011 (info)

Final Fantasy XIV will restrict certain quests for limited jobs alongside Beastmaster update
 
With the release of Final Fantasy XIV‘s next major patch “Trail to the Heavens“, a new Beastmaster limited job will be added to the game following Blue Mage’s debut in the Stormblood expansion’s post-launch patch series back in 2018. Limited jobs are named so because they cannot participate in certain duties that conventional combat jobs...

More: https://novacrystallis.com/2026/04/final-fantasy-xiv-restricts-certain-quests-for-limited-jobs-ahead-of-beastmaster-update/

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– Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter 92 Summary – Patch 7.5 detailed
 


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More: https://novacrystallis.com/2026/04/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-92-summary-patch-7-5-detailed/

Final Fantasy #History

24 Apr
📀 Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call (N3DS, Japan)
📆 24.04.2014 (info)

26 Apr
📀 Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings (NDS, Japan)
📆 26.04.2007 (info)

27 Apr
📀 Final Fantasy III (NES, Japan)
📆 27.04.1990 (info)

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Final Fantasy XIV Evercold announced for January 2027, Nintendo Switch 2 version announced
 
From Final Fantasy XIV’s Fan Festival in Anaheim, CA, the team revealed the sixth expansion for the long-running MMORPG: Evercold. Releasing in January 2027, the game will see the Warrior of Light and…

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More: https://novacrystallis.com/2026/04/final-fantasy-xiv-evercold-announced-for-january-2027-nintendo-switch-2-version-announced/

Final Fantasy XIV’s Naoki Yoshida answers questions about Switch 2, Evolved Mode, Evercold’s themes and more
 
This weekend, Square Enix held it’s North American Fan Festival for Final Fantasy XIV in Anaheim, California. There, fans of the long-running MMORPG witnessed the reveal of the sixth expansion named…

More: https://novacrystallis.com/2026/04/final-fantasy-xivs-naoki-yoshida-answers-questions-about-switch-2-evolved-mode-evercolds-themes-and-more/

Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary website launches with commemorative merchandise
 
Square Enix has launched a new website to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy X. Said website is a hub directing fans to various merchandise, including a new vinyl album set…

More: https://novacrystallis.com/2026/04/final-fantasy-x-25th-anniversary-website-launches-with-commemorative-merchandise/

Final Fantasy #History

01 May
👤 Naoki Yoshida (game developer)
📆 01.05.1973 (info)

03 May
📀 Final Fantasy II (WSC, Japan)
📆 03.05.2001 (info)

🤖 Tifa Lockhart (info)

04 May
📀 Final Fantasy III (NDS, Europe)
📆 04.05.2007 (info)

05 May
👤 Hajime Tabata (game developer)
📆 05.05.1971 (info)

Where to unlock content and features in Final Fantasy XIV 7.5
 
Tomorrow, the fifth major Final Fantasy XIV update to follow the Dawntrail expansion has arrived. Trail to the Heavens will see the main scenario continue including a trip to the Clyteum expert…

More: https://novacrystallis.com/2026/04/where-to-unlock-content-and-features-in-final-fantasy-xiv-7-5/

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo arrives on Switch 2 and Xbox today
 
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will launch a free demo for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S platforms today. According to Square Enix, the demo contains the first two chapters of the game…

More: https://novacrystallis.com/2026/04/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-demo-arrives-on-switch-2-and-xbox-today/

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