Final Fantasy XIV is getting its own tabletop RPG adaptation

Time to forget all realms except Eorzea.

Although a decade old, Final Fantasy XIV remains one of the best live-service games/MMORPGs to jump into. Its sprawling narrative and fascinating world were big draws to players like me, and now fans will can experience the world again from a new perspective.

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In commemorating FFXIV‘s 10th anniversary, Square Enix is adapting the game into a tabletop RPG. Many popular games make their way to the tabletop format and FFXIV is not a bad pick to adapt.

Based on the announcement and teaser website, FFXIV TTRPG operates something like Dungeons & Dragons. Anywhere from 3-5 players work as adventurers in Eorzea to complete quests and go on TTRPG hijinks. Also like D&D, a gamemaster manages sessions and controls the general pacing assuming the players don’t hijack the session.

A starter set is all that’s available, but for $60 it comes with guidebooks for players and gamemasters along with some accessories like a map and character tokens. There are also multiple scenarios pre-planned by the FFXIV development team to give players/gamemasters an introduction to its structure. It’s not a bad deal assuming everything included is high-quality.

I love FFXIV and D&D, so this package is tailor-made for me. Potentially remaking my Miqo’te as a tabletop character is an awesome prospect and already a big sell for me.

Anyone who wants to pick up FFXIV TTRPG has to wait until May 2024 for it to come out. Pre-orders are available on Square Enix’s website, and the wait gives me enough time to pester my friends into trying out FFXIV.


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Andrea has been playing games for around 20 years and has a particularly strong love for RPGs and survival horror. Her favorite game at the moment is Baldur's Gate 3, but there will always be a special place for NieR and Signalis. She graduated from Portland State University in 2021 with a degree in English and has written about games since 2022. When Andrea isn't gaming in her free time, she's likely either reading or having a coffee.