Speakers of Hydaelyn

The FFXIV Fan Festival in Berlin has concluded, and a lot of information was shared. It's time to dive into the new trailer, the keynote, and the Live Letter! We discuss everything from the new job - Bastion, action skins, character creator updates, the new maps, the new 8-man raid (which is causing some murmuring in the community), and much much more! In the Live Letter section we naturally discuss the upcoming Beastmaster which was shown off extensively during Fan Fest. Welcome!

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FFXIV's Fan Festival 2026 is soon upon us, and the Stage & Screen Schedule has been released. We dive into the news, and discuss what we can expect from the different events. In less great news; the stalking plugin - you know the one that appeared, then disappeared? Yeah, it's back again under a new name and it's pretty bad. We urge you to report this plugin to Square Enix to deal with it as soon as possible. And in MogMail: We discuss FATEs and making the overworld more fun. Welcome!

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FFXIV's Fan Festival 2026 is soon upon us, and the Stage & Screen Schedule has been released. We dive into the news, and discuss what we can expect from the different events. In less great news; the stalking plugin - you know the one that appeared, then disappeared? Yeah, it's back again under a new name and it's pretty bad. We urge you to report this plugin to Square Enix to deal with it as soon as possible. And in MogMail: We discuss FATEs and making the overworld more fun. Welcome!

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A pretty extensive interview with assistant director of FFXIV, Tsuyoshi Yokozawa, about the Dawntrail 8-man raid The Arcadion has been released, and we dive into it to learn more about the development process. We also discuss the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championships for EU & Oceania, the Fan Fest 2026 Watch Party event in Australian, the upcoming second Dawntrail OST, and somehow, the stalking plugin returned - and we discuss the short lived successor and its sudden and dramatic downfall. Welcome!

Interview with Tsuyoshi Yokozawa: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/final-fantasy/how-final-fantasy-14s-best-dawntrail-raids-are-serving-as-a-firm-guideline-for-our-future-battle-content-development-as-the-mmo-heads-to-evercold/

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A new player-made plugin that acts as a "Tinder" for FFXIV is making the rounds online, and we discuss the implications and potential issues as the plugin's popularity grows (please be careful). We also discuss the Dawntrail sale, the new orchestral album, more Ultimate hotfixes, and the sad shutdown of FFXIV Mobile's global - signaling the quiet shutdown of their plans to expand outside of China. In MogMail we discuss soul density, and our plans before the release of FFXIV Evercold. Welcome!

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The Download Festival has concluded, and we dive into an interview with The Primals where they discuss their experience performing at a non-FFXIV themed festival. We also discuss the new optional items, the return of the Dragon Quest X crossover event, and in MogMail we discuss old FFXIV features that were grandfathered in, as well as our wishes for our favorite jobs in the upcoming Evercold "Evolved Mode".

Interview with The Primals: https://www.thegamer.com/the-primals-download-festival-2026-interview-masayoshi-soken/

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Theories for FFXIV Evercold keep pouring into our MogMail inbox, and today we discuss the potential Evercold relic, as well as the future of dungeon gear (and gear in general). We also discuss the Kefka Ultimate clear, the Cosmic Exploration updates and fixes, as well as reading through a blog post from the official dev blog on the lodestone where we look back at the Echoes of Vana'diel dungeon, and a couple of interviews with the devs involved. Welcome!

Vana'diel blog post: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/blog/003864.html

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Patch 7.51 has hit FFXIV and with it came a few additions and updates. We go through the patch notes and discuss. We also end up in a big discussion about Cosmic Exploration Auxesia and the system as a whole. We also read your MogMail, among the themes being Unukalhai and Cyella, and Garlean tank job ideas. Welcome!

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The Make It Rain Campaign is upon us, and we give our honest review of this year's event. How does it hold up to last year's? We also discuss the AI allegations towards the FFXIV x Download Festival artwork, and in the MogMail segment we discuss everything from FFXIV Housing compared to WoW to the question we've asked a few times before: Are Garleans unique to the Source? Welcome!

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It's been a quiet week in FFXIV, and we take the opportunity to dig into our mailbag to read your MogMail. We discuss Evercold theories, trials as part of MSQ or side quests, and how to combat burnout in FFXIV. We also discuss the upcoming Make It Rain Campaign, and the soon to be gone FANTASIAN Neo Dimension collab. Welcome!

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The ongoing issues with furniture is being addressed, and we discuss the recent lodestone post about the issue. We also discuss theories about the shards and how we might end up linking the shards in Evercold and beyond. We also cover a press conference article where Yoshi-P answered questions right after the reveal of Evercold. Welcome!

Evercold press conference link: https://gamerescape.com/2026/04/25/fan-fest-2026-evercold-press-conference/

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We're wrapping up our 7.5 review, tackling the finale of 'Echoes of Vana'diel' - the Final Fantasy XI x Final Fantasy XIV crossover raid. Was it good? We also discuss the upcoming returner campaign for FFXI, and in MogMail we discuss the FC company airships - what can we do to make them relevant again? Welcome!

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Patch 7.5 is here, and with it comes a massive amount of additions, changes, and improvements to the game. We dive into the patch notes, as well as giving our review of the main scenario of Patch 7.5! We also discuss Fan Fest Berlin contests, and some very expensive merch! Welcome!

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The Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Anaheim, California, has concluded, and we have so much to talk about! We dive into all the news that came out of the event - including the trailer, Yoshi-P's keynote, and the dev panel where they explained the new Reborn and Evolved mode. Welcome!

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Live Letter XCII - the final Live Letter before Fan Fest 2026 in Anaheim, California, has just concluded, and with it came a whole lot of information and hype for the upcoming patch 7.5. We break it all down - the trailer, the interviews, and of course the Live Letter itself! Less than a week to go for Fan Fest! Hype!

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Hype is starting to build as both patch 7.5 and Fan Fest is rapidly approaching. A special website for patch 7.5 has been launched, and we sit down and go over and discuss the contents of the website. We discuss the many Fan Fest announcements, including the live streaming concert tickets, Fan Fest in-game items sale, and the Fan Fest physical goody bag. And in MogMail we discuss whether it's possible for Gaius to return to the MSQ. Welcome!

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It's April, and we're officially less than a month away from the NA Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Anaheim! The Fan Fest schedule for the NA Fan Fest has been released and we read through it and discuss. The date for the next Live Letter has also been released, so it's time to prepare for a month full of exciting FFXIV news! We also read your MogMail! Welcome!

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Hatching-tide is here - and we give our full review of the event. We also discuss the change to FFXIV's age rating in Japan, and what it could mean for the future (and of course derailing and talking about the video game rating systems in other regions). Moogle tomestones are back too, and we go through the rewards this time. And in MogMail: If we could change the patch cycle, what would we be willing to sacrifice to decrease the time between patches? Welcome!

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With yet another patch on the horizon, we look back a little to discuss the past, present, and potentially future villains of Final Fantasy XIV. Who's still around? Who can we expect to see again someday? And who can we expect to never see again? We also discuss the (at the time) upcoming Hatching-tide event, we learn some more information from the Chinese Live Letter (mainly what content is in what patch), and we discuss Yoshi-P's comments about the release intervals of the Final Fantasy series. Welcome!

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Live Letter XCI (91) has concluded and what a live letter it was! More MSQ hints, BEASTMASTER, housing updates, glamour updates, Occult Crescent North Horn - and much more! We give you all the details from the Live Letter itself, as well as our thoughts on the upcoming changes and additions to the game! Welcome!

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The last part of Patch 7.4 is here - Patch 7.45 brings us a lot of changes and updates, including the new Variant dungeon - The Merchant's Tale! Is it as good as we hoped? Square Enix has also taken legal action against a malicious FFXIV blogger, and we discuss the state of the community. In MogMail we discuss what keeps us interested in FFXIV and discuss Halmarut theories. Welcome!

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FFXIV's player numbers are seemingly going back up, as per the latest Lucky Bancho figures. We discuss what this means, and how we expect the numbers to change in the future. We also discuss the upcoming Letter from the Producer LIVE, the 7.4 website's final update, and we review this year's Little Ladies' Day! And in MogMail: What is the next tank job? Welcome!

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Spring is near, and so is the 2026 edition of Little Ladies' Day in FFXIV! We discuss the many rewards for this event, and the hopes for the storyline and quality. We also discuss the player exclusive tickets for Fan Fest in Germany, The Crystalline Conflict Championships quarter final, and the date for patch 7.45. We also read your MogMail - among the topics: Lukile's initial hatred for Alphinaud, and FFXIV basing the next expansion on a past Final Fantasy. Welcome!

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It's been a quiet week in FFXIV, but we still have some interesting things to discuss. Final Fantasy XIV Mobile is tanking in China, and the bells seem to be tolling for the future of the project. We also discuss the rapid decline of Discord, and what it means for the future of online communities (if the worst is to happen), and in MogMail we discuss everything from The Black Shroud - to Final Fantasy XIII. Welcome!

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Valentione's Day 2026 is now out in FFXIV, and we give our honest review. Is this a sign of what's to come in this year's seasonal events? We also discuss the new optional items and the player exclusive ticket sales for the Berlin Fan Fest, as well as reading your MogMail where we discuss the main scenario writers, The Great Withering, and the remaining Ascians. Welcome!

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FFXIV Patch 7.41 is out and with it came both the new crafting relic content and the next step in the Phantom Weapons relic quest. It seems Occult Crescent is being left behind a little, and we discuss what this means for the future of relics in the game. We also discuss the (at the time) upcoming Valentione's Day quest, and in MogMail we discuss the potential for a return to the First in 8.0. Welcome!

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Patch 7.41 is out for FFXIV and we take a look at the special site which has been updated with new information, renders, and screenshots. We also discuss the new NA and EU Fan Fest info that's been released - an art contest, a glamour contest, and player exclusive ticket sales. We also discuss your MogMail; how will an expansion on the 9th deal with Living Memory, and what exactly is Creative Studio III working on besides FFXIV? (And a discussion about FFXII's gambit system). Welcome!

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It has been a slow news week in the Final Fantasy XIV community, but we're here to bring you some of the news you might have missed. We look back at Myths of the Realm and ask if it would have been better as an 8-man raid similar to The Arcadion than an alliance raid, and what do you do when a seasonal event offers housing items, but you don't own a house? We also dive into an interview with Tom Morello, Caleb Shomo, and Masayoshi Soken about the creation of the song "Everything Burns" from the Arcadion's final...

Yoshi-P has been answering FFXIV related questions during the Korean Live Letter last week. We discuss some of the most relevant questions. A new optional item is causing a little bit of a stir due to its appearance on male characters. And we dig into your MogMail and discuss a potential 'Return to Eorzea' expansion, 8.0 job speculation, and we discuss the potential recasting of G'raha Tia - is it necessary? Is G'raha Tia (and FFXIV) being held back because of Jonathan Bailey's schedule? Welcome!

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Happy New Year Eorzeans! Speakers of Hydaelyn is back, and we kick off the new year by going through and discussing Yoshi-P's new year's message to FFXIV players, the Fan Fest merchandise, as well as a review of this year's Heavensturn event. We also discuss a MogMail about the future of jobs in FFXIV - are we getting branching advanced jobs? And Yoshi-P did a Q&A during his 'Walk with Yoshi-P' new year's event on the JP servers, and we dig into the translation of the Q&A. Welcome back everyone!

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It's the final episode of the year, and with Patch 7.4 released we're ready to give you our full breakdown and review of both the MSQ and Arcadion. We also discuss the many issues that came with the patch, the new limited time optional items, and our review of Starlight 2025!

Speakers will be back on January 3rd 2026 live, and on January 7th on demand. Thank you for watching us throughout 2025! From all of us as Speakers Network - have a merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a happy new year! See you in 2026!

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Patch 7.4 is about to hit FFXIV, and it's time to dive into the massive patch notes! We also check the updated 7.4 special website, orchestral album, and the upcoming Starlight Celebration.

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The 90th Letter from the Producer LIVE aired on Friday December 5th, and we are now ready to break it all down for you. The last chapter of the Arcadion - Heavyweight Tier, Glamour updates (big news), new gear, Frontline updates, Strategy Board, and much more. We also break down the trailer, discuss the changes to Mac OS support, and the upcoming Fan Fest Berlin ticket sales. Welcome!

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With the Fan Fests happening next year, concerns are already being raised about the event organizer in regards to disability accessibility. We also discuss Ascians in a VR world, and go through the brand new Patch 7.1 website! Welcome!

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In a recent interview with the Korean outlet Inven, Yoshi-P announced potential plans for a full overhaul of Final Fantasy XIV due to the change in player habits and time. We discuss the potential changes (involving changes to the Tomestome system) and how he could pull off another major rework of Final Fantasy XIV. We also discuss the upcoming Live Letter, digital upgrades for Collector's Editions, More DDoS news, and we discuss Yoshi-P's apology to Wuk Lamat voice actress Sena Bryer after all the abuse she faced after the launch of Dawntrail. Welcome!

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A prolonged and very disruptive series of DDoS attacks have struck Final Fantasy XIV the past few weeks, with no clear end in sight. We discuss the issues people have been facing and how, if ever, it can be stopped. We also discuss the upcoming Moogle Treasure Trove - The Hunt For Revelation - and all the new items you can earn from the new moogle tomestones. Patch 7.38 also hit FFXIV the past week, so we naturally go through the patch notes of this tiny patch. We also read your MogMail - from which we once again discuss Azyz...

A wave of layoffs in Square Enix sparks worry, as the company enters the second year of its three year restructuring plan. We discuss the impact this will have on Square Enix as a whole, and if it will affect Final Fantasy XIV at all. The voice of G'raha Tia, Jonathan Bailey, was awarded the title "Sexiest Man Alive". We discuss if Jonathan Bailey is about to be replaced due to his likely high cost and limited schedule now. We also discuss mysteries in video games - and the risk of revealing too much. We also discuss SE's recent...

The 89th Letter From The Producer LIVE has concluded, and it's time to break it all down. A very interesting Live Letter (Part 1) with lots of surprises! We also discuss the return of the Fall Guys collab, and the NA Fan Fest ticket sales. Welcome!

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With the Live Letter on the horizon, we discuss what new content for FFXIV we can expect to see presented during the 89th Letter from the Producer Live. We also discuss the now released cookbook, PULSE album, and a makeup collab that we're totally qualified to talk about. And if you love beavers, this is the episode for you! Welcome!

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FFXIV's Furnishing Design Contest has concluded, and the list of winners is long! We go through almost all of them in today's episode and discuss the designs. We also discuss the upcoming Letter from the Producer Live (Live Letter) - as excitement once again begins to build as a new patch appears on the horizon! We also review the latest All Saints' Wake event - is it good? And Gaia appears as the representative for FFXIV in Dissidia Duellum... Welcome!

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