FFXIV Tokyo Fan Fest reveals include Pictomancer, 6.55 date, and Dawntrail timing

The release of two new jobs in FFXIV and the introduction of Pictomancer, inspired by Relm Arrowny, teaming up with Viper as the second DPS addition, is expected this summer. Apart from a vague timeline, the exact release date remains a mystery, a detail withheld during the recent Fan Fest. Meanwhile, fans can look forward to FFXIV Patch 6.55, which is set to launch on January 16.

Naoki Yoshida, the director and producer of Final Fantasy XIV, presented the entire Dawntrail’s Dawntrailer during the Tokyo Fan Festival this year. The extended version of the trailer unveiled Krile, who is set to join the Scions as the dynamic casting Job, Pictomancer. Despite fans' anticipation, Yoshida clarified that the release would only occur "properly in summer," on Final Fantasy XIV time, not Square Enix's timeframe, and appealed to fans for their patience.

Yoshida justified this decision; he did not want a repeat of the Endwalker situation, which had faced a two-week delay close to its original launch date, triggering a mixed response from the community.

From this summer, Pictomancer will become a part of the roster, inspired by the endearing artist, Relm Arrowny. Krile is considered a perfect fit for this role, prompting lore enthusiasts to explore Eureka further.

Last year, Square Enix declared its plans for a follow-up during its Las Vegas Fan Festival event. Alongside other regular updates revealed in London, Yoshida and his team also disclosed a new job announcement with Version 7.0. As it concluded multiple major storylines in 2021, the new version is set to mark a new epoch for the MMO. [story is still unfolding]