Shadowbringers
- This article is about the expansion. For the Main Scenario Quest, see Shadowbringers (Quest). For the achievement, see Shadowbringers (Achievement). For the Orchestrion Roll, see Shadowbringers Orchestrion Roll. For the Dark Knight ability, see Shadowbringer (ability).
- See also: Stormblood and Endwalker
Embrace the darkness and forge a new fate!
Introduction
Shadowbringers (considered version 5.0 of the game) is the third expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, after Stormblood. It was released on July 2nd, 2019 with early access started on June 28th.
Shadowbringers is no longer sold on its own, but is included with purchase of the newest expansion.
Story
Hero becomes villain as the Warrior of Light embraces the dark, and embarks upon an adventure that transcends worlds. Pore over these records─learn about the lands and the foes that await─and prepare for the trials ahead.
Ala Mhigo is at last free from imperial rule, but that liberty may prove fleeting as the Empire moves to both reclaim this bloodied nation and subjugate all of Eorzea.
In their hour of need, however, they cannot turn to the Warrior of Light. Nor to the Scions, who yet slumber, their souls adrift. The realm is left to struggle without its saviors, for they have been beckoned beyond time and space─beckoned to the First.
Here a new adventure begins in a world where light ushers all unto oblivion. But hope is not yet lost, for where there is light there is shadow.
Features
- New jobs: Gunbreaker (Tank), Dancer (Ranged DPS)
- New races: Viera (Female only), Hrothgar (Male only)
- Level cap increase to 80
- Role Quests replace Job Quests for combat jobs going forward
- Crystarium Deliveries replace Class Quests for crafting and gathering classes. These are similar to role quests.
- NPC Trust System – Players are now be able to fight alongside familiar NPCs.
- New Game+ Feature – A feature that allows players to “replay” the FINAL FANTASY XIV main scenario stories.
- World Visit System – Players are able to travel to other servers on the same data center and interact with more players than ever before.
- Battle System Revamp - TP and MP are combined into one resource.
- Restoration of the Holy See of Ishgard - new activity for crafters and gatherers.
- New Dungeons: 8 new dungeons at the release.
- New Raids: YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse (24-man), Eden (8-man)
- New Locations: The Crystarium (Major City), Eulmore (Minor City), Rak'tika, Amh Araeng, Il Mheg, Kholusia, Lakeland, and a secret spoiler zone.
- New Allied Societies: Pixies, Qitari, Dwarves
- New Primals: Titania (Pixie), Innocence
- PS5 Support added (5.55)
Pre-order Bonuses
Baby Gremlin Minion Aetheryte Earring - Increases EXP when leveling, iLvl scales
Collector's Edition
Wind-up Fran Minion Grani Mount Revolver Gunblade
Theme Song
The theme song for Shadowbringers is called Tomorrow and Tomorrow and it is composed by Masayoshi Soken and features vocals by Amanda Achen.