Square Enix not thinking about Final Fantasy XIV sequel, new Final Fantasy MMO

By Aaron Mamiit Published August 25, 2019

Square Enix currently has no plans for a sequel to Final Fantasy XIV or a new Final Fantasy MMO, as it appears that support for the game will continue for a while.

At Gamescom, German website Spieletipps interviewed Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida and the MMO’s main story writer Banri Oda. One of the subjects of the interview is when the game will launch for the Xbox One. Square Enix is reportedly already in talks with Microsoft, but an actual release date, if it will ever happen, seems a ways away.

Yoshida and Oda were then asked regarding the possibility of a sequel to Final Fantasy XIV, considering that the game was originally released in 2010. The developers shot down the idea, saying that there are no plans for another Final Fantasy MMO at the time.

Yoshida and Oda did not explain their answer, but the focus on Final Fantasy XIV instead of a sequel or a new MMO is understandable given the game’s continued popularity after it was relaunched as Final Fantasy XIV: Realm Reborn in 2013. The success of Shadowbringers, the game’s new expansion, shows that the community is still going strong.

While the developers did not reveal any future plans for Final Fantasy XIV, they did mention that they are planning to stick with the MMO’s current subscription model. According to Yoshida, the current structure allows for the development of new content at a fast pace and a wide scale, which is great to hear for players who have invested a lot of time and effort into the game.

With support to continue for what appears to be years, it remains to be seen if Final Fantasy XIV will live on in the next-generation consoles, the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Scarlett, either as direct ports or through backward compatibility.

Final Fantasy XIV is not slowing down, which is a bit surprising considering that the next game in the long-running franchise, Final Fantasy XV, saw some story DLC and features shelved. Square Enix said in December last year that Episodes Aranea, Luna, and Noctis were no longer happening, nor was the promised level-building tool and Mod Organizer improvements for the RPG’s PC version.

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Cloud playing the piano in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

While there's no shortage of ways to distract yourself while playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, one of the most unexpected minigames is the surprisingly deep piano system. In most of the major hub towns you encounter across the expansive world, Cloud can find a piano to sit down at and tickle the keys. You're free to play any song you want in free play, but you can turn this system into a full-on rhythm game, almost like Guitar Hero, by collecting sheet music of some of the game's most iconic tracks. There's even an NPC near each piano who will reward you if you get a high enough rank on each song. Cloud may not be the most expressive in his words, but he can sure play the piano with heart. Here is where you can find all the sheet music and what rewards await if you can master them.
Where to find all sheet music

Sheet music, thankfully, isn't hidden away in chests or has to be purchased for crazy amounts of Gil, but a few do have some hidden requirements. Each new composition is found on a piano in the world and is free to snag once you sit down. Even if you don't feel like playing right then and there, make sure you always at least grab the music to add to your collection so you don't have to backtrack later and get it. There are eight in total to find, and some will only come later in the story, but none are missable once you open up fast travel back to previous areas. This is the natural order you can collect them.
On Our Way
Our first piece of music can be picked up once you hit Chapter 4. During this section, go to the Crow's Nest town in the Junon region, which you can only enter by doing the "When Words Won't Do" side quest. Once you complete this quest and can freely enter the town, hit up the bar and grab this tune.
Tifa's Theme
After a rather exciting cruise to Costa del Sol in Chapter 6, you can add this piece to your collection by making a quick stop at the fancy Royal Crown Hotel.
Barret's Theme
Not much further into the game in Chapter 7 you will visit Barret's old hometown of Corel. The Rock Bottom Bar is waiting with his song.
Cinco de Chocobo
Chapter 9 takes you through the town of Gongaga. Even a town way out in the forest has a piano, which means yet another song to snag.
Two Legs? Nothin' to it
One chapter later, in Chapter 10, you need to do a little exploring in Cosmo Canyon to find your way to the piano, but the icon on your map won't lead you astray.
Aerith's Theme
Perhaps the most iconic song in the entire game, if not the franchise, is hidden behind a completely optional side quest. Once you reach Chapter 11, return to Nibelheim and do the "White-Haired Angel" side quest. It may seem totally irrelevant, but the quest ends with you playing and collecting this song.
Let the Battles Begin!
Once you prove your skills and get an A rank or better on all prior songs, you will get this new one as a reward from the NPC Dorian next to all pianos.
One-Winged Angel
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All song rewards
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