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{{other uses|the [[expansion]]|the [[Main Scenario Quests|Main Scenario Quest]]|Heavensward (Quest)}} | |||
[[File:FFXIV Heavensward logo.png|400px|right]] | [[File:FFXIV Heavensward logo.png|400px|right]] | ||
{{#ev:youtube|m2kVCzhAQXI|400|right|Heavensward Launch Trailer}} | {{#ev:youtube|m2kVCzhAQXI|400|right|Heavensward Launch Trailer}} | ||
{{see also|A Realm Reborn|Stormblood}} | {{see also|A Realm Reborn|Stormblood}} | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
'''''Heavensward''''' (considered version 3.0 of the game) is the first expansion for ''Final Fantasy XIV'' released in June 23, 2015 for PC, Mac, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 with early access started on June 19th. | '''''Heavensward''''' (considered [[patch 3.0|version 3.0]] of the game) is the first expansion for ''Final Fantasy XIV'' released in June 23, 2015 for PC, Mac, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 with early access started on June 19th. | ||
With the release of [[Shadowbringers]] [[Patch 5.3]], Heavensward is no longer sold on its own, but is included in the [https://freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com/na/ Free Trial] or with the purchase of [https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/product/#_playable Starter Edition]. | With the release of [[Shadowbringers]] [[Patch 5.3]], Heavensward is no longer sold on its own, but is included in the [https://freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com/na/ Free Trial] or with the purchase of [https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/product/#_playable Starter Edition]. | ||
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==Story== | ==Story== | ||
Owing to schemes in the shadows of [[Ul'dah]], | Owing to schemes in the shadows of [[Ul'dah]], [[the Scions of the Seventh Dawn]] have been scattered, and the [[Warrior of Light]] has been forced to flee North.<br> | ||
Through granted shelter by [[ | Through granted shelter by Lord [[Haurchefant]], our heroes must press on to [[Ishgard]]. But what trials await in this reclusive nation, locked in a never-ending struggle with dragons?<br> | ||
Come what may, they must not falter, lest the light of hope be forever extinguished. | Come what may, they must not falter, lest the light of hope be forever extinguished. | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
*3 new [[Jobs]]: [[Dark Knight]] (Tank), [[Astrologian]] (Healer) [[Machinist]] (DPS). | *3 new [[Jobs]]: [[Dark Knight]] (Tank), [[Astrologian]] (Healer), and [[Machinist]] (DPS). | ||
*New playable [[race]] | *New playable [[race]]: [[Au Ra]]. | ||
*Level cap increased from 50 to 60 (including all [[crafting]] and [[gathering]] classes). | *Level cap increased from 50 to 60 (including all [[crafting]] and [[gathering]] classes). | ||
*9 new massive [[locations]], 8 new [[dungeons]] (initially) and [[raids]] | |||
*New [[Major City]]: [[Ishgard|The Holy See of Ishgard]]. Zones include [[Foundation|Ishgard: Foundation]] and [[The Pillars|Ishgard: The Pillars]]. | |||
*New areas include [[Coerthas Western Highlands]], [[The Dravanian Forelands]], [[The Dravanian Hinterlands]], [[The Churning Mists]], [[The Sea of Clouds]], [[Azys Lla]], and [[Idyllshire]]. | |||
*New 8-player [[Raid]], [[Alexander]] (normal and [[Alexander (Savage)|savage]] modes). | *New 8-player [[Raid]], [[Alexander]] (normal and [[Alexander (Savage)|savage]] modes). | ||
*Story revolves around The [[Dragonsong War]] and [[Nidhogg]] versus [[Thordan]] and his [[Knights Twelve]]. | *Story revolves around The [[Dragonsong War]] and [[Nidhogg]] versus [[Thordan]] and his [[Knights Twelve]]. | ||
*[[The First Brood]], the 7 offspring of [[Midgardsormr]], are central to the story. Dragons are [[Hraesvelgr]], [[Bahamut]], [[Tiamat]] and more. Bahamut's story about how he was summoned and captured will also be revealed. | *[[The First Brood]], the 7 offspring of [[Midgardsormr]], are central to the story. Dragons are [[Hraesvelgr]], [[Bahamut]], [[Tiamat]] and more. Bahamut's story about how he was summoned and captured will also be revealed. | ||
*The Dragonsong War - The bloody thousand-year conflict between Ishgard and Dravania. | *The Dragonsong War - The bloody thousand-year conflict between Ishgard and Dravania. | ||
*New [[Primals]] including [[Bismarck]] and [[Ravana]] | *New [[Primals]] including [[Bismarck]] and [[Ravana]] | ||
*The [[Vanu Vanu]] Beastmen that worships [[Bismarck]] | *The [[Vanu Vanu]] Beastmen that worships [[Bismarck]] | ||
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*New [[gear]] and [[recipes]] | *New [[gear]] and [[recipes]] | ||
*Crafting classes are getting [[Specialist System]], [[Collectables|Collectable System]], [[Scrips]] and other new mechanics. | *Crafting classes are getting [[Specialist System]], [[Collectables|Collectable System]], [[Scrips]] and other new mechanics. | ||
*Gathering classes are getting [[Regional Folklore]], [[Favor System]], [[Delivery System]], [[Scrip]]s and other new mechanics. | *Gathering classes are getting [[Tomes of Regional Folklore|Regional Folklore]], [[Favor System]], [[Delivery System]], [[Scrip]]s and other new mechanics. | ||
*[[Free Company Workshops]], including the construction of [[Airships]] and [[ | *[[Free Company Workshops]], including the construction of [[Free Company Airships|Company Airships]] and [[Free_Company_Crafting#Housing_Items|House Exteriors]] by [[Free Companies]] | ||
*[[Flying Mounts]], about 7 different ones, starting from [[Black Chocobo]], [[Manacutter|Single-Rider Airship]], Dragon and [[Griffin (Mount)|Griffin]] Mount. | *[[Flying Mounts]], about 7 different ones, starting from [[Black Chocobo]], [[Manacutter|Single-Rider Airship]], [[Midgardsormr (Mount)|Dragon]] and [[Griffin (Mount)|Griffin]] Mount. | ||
==Pre-order Bonuses== | ==Pre-order Bonuses== | ||
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==Collector's Edition== | ==Collector's Edition== | ||
[[File:Heavensward collectors edition1. | [[File:Heavensward collectors edition1.jpg|400px|right]] | ||
[[File:Griffin Preorder Bonus. | [[File:Griffin Preorder Bonus.jpg|200px]] [[Griffin (Mount)|Griffin]] [[Mount]] | ||
[[File:Heavensward collectors edition4.png|200px]] [[Wind-up Kain]] [[Minion]] | [[File:Heavensward collectors edition4.png|200px]] [[Wind-up Kain]] [[Minion]] | ||
[[File:Heavensward collectors edition3.png|200px]] [[Baron Helm|Dark Knight Cecil-themed Baron Helm]] | [[File:Heavensward collectors edition3.png|200px]] [[Baron Helm|Dark Knight Cecil-themed Baron Helm]] | ||
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File:Heavensward poster1.jpg | File:Heavensward poster1.jpg | ||
File:Heavensward artwork1.jpg | File:Heavensward artwork1.jpg | ||
File:Heavensward warrior of light1. | File:Heavensward warrior of light1.jpg | ||
File:Heavensward artwork2. | File:Heavensward artwork2.jpg | ||
File:Heavensward artwork3. | File:Heavensward artwork3.jpg | ||
File:Heavensward artwork4. | File:Heavensward artwork4.jpg | ||
File:Dark Knight concept art2. | File:Dark Knight concept art2.png | ||
File:Ravana concept1.jpg | File:Ravana concept1.jpg | ||
File:Race - Au Ra.png | File:Race - Au Ra.png | ||
File:SeaOfClouds artwork. | File:SeaOfClouds artwork.jpg | ||
File:Gnath concept render1.png | File:Gnath concept render1.png | ||
File:Bismark concept render1. | File:Bismark concept render1.jpg | ||
File:Astrologian concept art.jpg | File:Astrologian concept art.jpg | ||
File:Au Ra raen.png | File:Au Ra raen.png | ||
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==Screenshots== | ==Screenshots== | ||
<gallery mode="packed"> | <gallery mode="packed"> | ||
File:Heavensward new location1. | File:Heavensward new location1.jpg | ||
File:Heavensward new location2.png | File:Heavensward new location2.png | ||
File:Heavensward new location3.png | File:Heavensward new location3.png | ||
File:Heavensward new location4. | File:Heavensward new location4.jpg | ||
File:Heavensward new location5. | File:Heavensward new location5.jpg | ||
File:Heavensward new location6. | File:Heavensward new location6.jpg | ||
File:Heavensward new location7. | File:Heavensward new location7.jpg | ||
File:Ishgard promo1. | File:Ishgard promo1.jpg | ||
File:Ishgard promo2. | File:Ishgard promo2.jpg | ||
File:Au ra1.jpg | File:Au ra1.jpg | ||
File:Aura promo1. | File:Aura promo1.jpg | ||
File:Aura promo2. | File:Aura promo2.jpg | ||
File:Aura promo3. | File:Aura promo3.jpg | ||
File:Dark Knight promo1. | File:Dark Knight promo1.jpg | ||
File:Dark Knight promo2. | File:Dark Knight promo2.jpg | ||
File:Entering Ishgard.png | File:Entering Ishgard.png | ||
File:The Aery 1. | File:The Aery 1.jpg | ||
File:SohmAl1.png | File:SohmAl1.png | ||
File:The dusk vigil4. | File:The dusk vigil4.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Patches nav}} | |||
[[Category:Expansions]] | [[Category:Expansions]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:33, 3 November 2024
This article is about the expansion. For the Main Scenario Quest, see Heavensward (Quest).
- See also: A Realm Reborn and Stormblood
Introduction
Heavensward (considered version 3.0 of the game) is the first expansion for Final Fantasy XIV released in June 23, 2015 for PC, Mac, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 with early access started on June 19th.
With the release of Shadowbringers Patch 5.3, Heavensward is no longer sold on its own, but is included in the Free Trial or with the purchase of Starter Edition.
Story
Owing to schemes in the shadows of Ul'dah, the Scions of the Seventh Dawn have been scattered, and the Warrior of Light has been forced to flee North.
Through granted shelter by Lord Haurchefant, our heroes must press on to Ishgard. But what trials await in this reclusive nation, locked in a never-ending struggle with dragons?
Come what may, they must not falter, lest the light of hope be forever extinguished.
Features
- 3 new Jobs: Dark Knight (Tank), Astrologian (Healer), and Machinist (DPS).
- New playable race: Au Ra.
- Level cap increased from 50 to 60 (including all crafting and gathering classes).
- 9 new massive locations, 8 new dungeons (initially) and raids
- New Major City: The Holy See of Ishgard. Zones include Ishgard: Foundation and Ishgard: The Pillars.
- New areas include Coerthas Western Highlands, The Dravanian Forelands, The Dravanian Hinterlands, The Churning Mists, The Sea of Clouds, Azys Lla, and Idyllshire.
- New 8-player Raid, Alexander (normal and savage modes).
- Story revolves around The Dragonsong War and Nidhogg versus Thordan and his Knights Twelve.
- The First Brood, the 7 offspring of Midgardsormr, are central to the story. Dragons are Hraesvelgr, Bahamut, Tiamat and more. Bahamut's story about how he was summoned and captured will also be revealed.
- The Dragonsong War - The bloody thousand-year conflict between Ishgard and Dravania.
- New Primals including Bismarck and Ravana
- The Vanu Vanu Beastmen that worships Bismarck
- The Gnath Beastmen that worships Ravana
- New gear and recipes
- Crafting classes are getting Specialist System, Collectable System, Scrips and other new mechanics.
- Gathering classes are getting Regional Folklore, Favor System, Delivery System, Scrips and other new mechanics.
- Free Company Workshops, including the construction of Company Airships and House Exteriors by Free Companies
- Flying Mounts, about 7 different ones, starting from Black Chocobo, Single-Rider Airship, Dragon and Griffin Mount.
Pre-order Bonuses
Chocobo Chick Courier Minion
Baron Circlet, Baron Earrings
Collector's Edition
Griffin Mount
Wind-up Kain Minion
Dark Knight Cecil-themed Baron Helm
Fantasia
Theme Song
The theme song for Heavensward is called Dragonsong and it is composed by Nobuo Uematsu and features vocals by Susan Calloway.
