Final Fantasy XIV: Stormbloodusers will soon be able to square off against one ofMonster Hunter: World‘s most dastardly foes, the fire-breathing Rathalos. The crossover event arrives August 7 in patch 4.36, which also brings The Pagos Expedition, the latest entry in The Forbidden Land Eureka.
In order to try your luck at vanquishing Rathalos, you need a level 70 character who has beatenStormblood‘s main quest. Rathalos will be available in both normal and “extreme” versions. You can fight the normal version of Rathalos with up to eight players, while the extreme iteration only allows four players, mirroring the hunt size ofMonster Hunter: World. Square Enix also said the fight will boast mechanics that nod back to Rathalos’ home game.
If you’re not up to level 70 inStormbloodyet, you’ll probably want to be by the time the crossover arrives. New armor sets, minions, mounts, and furnishings are up for grabs. The armor set and mount are based on Rathalos, while the furnishing is the BBQ Spit, aMonster Hunter: Worldstaple. But it’s the minions that steal the show. you’re able to earn the right to have Poogie, the adorable little pig, and a Palico, the lovable cats that serve as your assistants inMonster Hunter: Worldquests.
Along with Rathalos’ cameo, players can also enjoy the Warriors of Light challenge, although Square has yet to reveal just what that entails. Square Enix didn’t announce how long the crossover event will last, so you’ll want to work on vanquishing Rathalos as soon as possible once the beast flies intoStormblood.
Looking ahead inStormblood, there’s a lot to get excited for in patch 4.4.Stormbloodwill receive both new main quests and sidequests, as well as two new challenging dungeons, a trial, and fresh raid. Game director Naoki Yoshida also promised updates to PvP, the battle system, crafting, jobs, and more.
For extra-seriousFinal Fantasy XIVfans,fan festivals will take place throughout the worldin the coming months. On November 16, the North American fest kicks off in Las Vegas. The European Fan Festival starts February 2 in Paris, and the Tokyo Fan Festival rounds out the world tour in March.
