During the PAX West 2024 Final Fantasy XIV “Putting the ‘U’ in UI” panel, chat bubble and Strategy Board features were teased. Global Community Producer Toshio “Foxclon” Murouchi and Lead UI Designer Kei Odagiri showed first screenshots of both in the testing phase. The former would offer an additional communication option, while the later would help with strategizing for fights.
The first screenshot showed three different chat bubble examples in Final Fantasy XIV. So in addition to seeing the messages in chat in the lower right bottom of the screen, you would see chat bubbles over every player’s head. Odagiri mentioned that Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida had been hinting at the possibility of this feature appearing in-game prior to this latest reveal, but also said that there are still “hurdles” before it could show up.
As for the Strategy Board Final Fantasy XIV screenshot, it is confirmed as an upcoming 7.X patch update. Once in-game, people can arrange icons and brainstorm strategies for certain fights and raids on a map. The image in particular showed the “editing” screen, which allows people to arrange icons, AOE attacks, and other planning icons.
Here are both of those screenshots. Odagiri noted the localized version of the Strategy Board one didn’t show up, as it was added at the last minute.
You can watch the full Final Fantasy XIV panel below, with the portion discussing the possible chat bubble addition comes up at the 47 minute mark and the White Board Editing after it.
Final Fantasy XIV and the new Dawntrail expansion are available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Published: Aug 31, 2024 07:22 pm