The Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers launch looming on the horizon and the Early Access start just a few days away. It is scheduled to launch on July 2. Players who pre-ordered the game, however, will be able to jump into the First World ahead of the pack on Friday, June 28th. The Celestial Night event will also be kicking off on Monday, July 1st. 

 

Final Fantasy XIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida also outlines the new features that will roll out when the expansion hits the servers including the new Dancer job.

 

You're probably wondering how the new Gunbreaker and Dancer jobs will fit into the PvP scene right? Don't worry, both jobs will be usable in PvP but, like other jobs, will have different actions for PvE and PvP.

 

As part of the updated PvP mechanics for Shadowbringers, the devs will be removing the TP system along with PvP Traits. "Our original intention with the PvP trait system was to allow for unique playstyles, but we found that players tended to select the same traits when playing certain jobs," explains Neha "Ridrina" Nair of the Community Team. "Instead of focusing on PvP traits as the defining point of playstyle, we reworked each roles' additional actions. This will provide more options for players when selecting actions that complement their playstyle."

 

The expansion takes players on a journey to The First World and the city of Norvrandt, the only city to survive the Flood of Light.
Final Fantasy Xiv: Shadowbringers Full Trailer

Check out the full Shadowbringer's trailer for a deeper look at what's coming when the expansion launches on July 2nd.