Summary
- Dawntrail expansion brings exotic lands and contested successions to FF14, with vibrant zones like Urqopacha and Kozama'uka.
- Unique zones like Yak T'el and Heritage Found offer diverse landscapes and storylines, contrasting in beauty and technology.
- Tuliyollal serves as the hub city in Dawntrail, heavily influenced by South American themes, providing a vibrant atmosphere for players.
Final Fantasy 14 has continued its ever-growing popularity as an MMO, with its recent expansions bringing a multitude of different content to its audience, including its highly praised MSQ. In the game's newly released expansion, Dawntrail, players head to Tural, an exotic land where a rite of succession contest takes center stage.
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Along the way in the Dawntrail MSQ, players travel through a myriad of different zones that make up much of Tural, with the zones ranging from jungles to cyberpunk cities. Each zone possesses unique properties that make each of them stand out, with many being some of the most impressive and grand in the entirety of FFXIV.
Warning: The following article may contain spoilers for Final Fantasy 14.
8 Urqopacha
Vast Highlands Surrounding Worqor Zormor
In Yok Tural, one of its most serene locations is Urqopacha, home to the Pelupelu and the Yok Huy. Urqopacha consists of highlands surrounding Tural's highest peak, Worqor Zormor, where the Warrior of Light and Wuk Lamat take on the legendary beast Valigarmanda.
Much of the surrounding lands of Urqopacha are mountainous and barren, with animals such as alpacas being the primary wildlife found roaming around. Old buildings and relics of Yok Huy and Tural history make up many landmarks in Urqopacha, with the land enduring a lot over several decades.
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7 Kozama’uka
Colorful And Vibrant Forest
One of the first zones in FFXIV's Dawntrail is the vibrant location of Kozama’uka, a land full of tropical forests and rivers surrounding small settlements that use its resources to thrive and survive. Home to the Hanu, Kozama'uka is brimming with beautiful scenery, such as waterfalls and forests that take after the Amazon Rainforest and its stunning beauty.
Filled with palm trees, overflowing rivers, and exotic wildlife, Kozama'uka is an ideal starting zone, particularly for an expansion in Dawntrail that is heavily based on South America.
6 Yak T'el
Heart Of The Jungle That Has Two Different Sections
Yak T'el is a highly diverse zone in Dawntrail, with much of it being divided into two differing sections that are home to the Xbr’aal on the high ground and the Mamool Ja, who live beneath in the deep jungle.
The Mamool Ja's living grounds of the lowlands stand out as the highlight of the zone. The Lowlands' bright and beautiful blue aesthetic, which features glowing wildlife, trees, and plants, bears a resemblance to franchises such as Avatar. On the higher ground, the Xbr'aal live in the woodlands which is basked in the sun, making the zone a complete contrast to the beauty below.
5 Heritage Found
Vapid Wasteland Used For Alexandrian Farming
Inside the dome that broaches into Shaaloani is Heritage Found, a zone where Tural and Alexandria's reflections have been submerged. Heritage Found is an empty wasteland void of scenery and life, much of which was destroyed in Alexandria's wars. Despite this, Heritage Found is home to Alexandria's farms, all located in the settlement outside Everkeep.
Many of the farms are powered by advanced technology from Alexandria, with their bright and colorful technology being featured frequently throughout the zone. Heritage Found's desolate wasteland mixed with specs of purple technology makes the zone a complete contrast, unlike many other zones in FFXIV.
4 Shaaloani
Desert Zone That Has A Western Themed Town
After Lamat is crowned Dawnservant alongside Koana, The Warrior of Light and Erenville travel to Shaaloani during their journey. In this sparse wasteland located in the desert, Shaaloani is home to numerous different settlements and towns, with the most captivating location being the western-styled town of Hhusatahwi.
Filled with saloons and jails run by the town's sheriff, Hhusatahwi is an authentic location that adds a new dimension and setting to the Japanese MMO. Shaaloani's OST is one of the most impressive in Dawntrail, particularly with its night theme having a haunting and moody sound that encapsulates the desert of Shaaloani.
3 Tuliyollal
Exotic Hub City Of Dawntrail
As with every expansion, a hub city is required, which holds many features and NPCs to talk to for items and quests, with Tuliyollal being Dawntrail's hub. Home to the Dawnservant Gulool Ja Ja and his sons Zoraal Ja, Koana, and the expansion's main protagonist, Lamat, Tuliyollal is the location of much of Dawntrail's MSQ.
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In this exotic city, much of Tuliyollal is heavily based on South American influences, with much of its design being that of a coastal town or resort. Filled with tropical houses, establishments, and markets, Tuliyollal gives off a vibrant atmosphere while traversing the city. In the daytime, Tuliyollal's theme has a jazzy sound that depicts the grandeur of the city and its surroundings, making Tuliyollal stand out in Dawntrail.
2 Solution Nine
Cyberpunk City With A Wealth Of Vibrant Sectors
Inside Everkeep resides Solution Nine, a cyberpunk city that houses many of Alexandria's remaining citizens. Ruled by King Zoraal Ja and Queen Sphene, Solution Nine is a futuristic city teeming with bright lights and extravagant buildings, with the Scions and Lamat being astonished at its size and scale.
Solution Nine is comprised of several sectors, such as the residential area, the government buildings of Resolution, True Vue, and the Nexus Arcade, home to all the raiding gear for the latest expansion. Each sector has a unique design and function, fleshing out the city as a utopia for its citizens, who even wear futuristic clothing to match its theme.
1 Living Memory
Golden City That Is Full Of Amusements
Dawntrail's final zone, the Golden City of Living Memory, is a sight to behold, with Queen Sphene and remnants of the Alexandrian empire living in the magnificent city as endless people. In this gorgeous city, an array of amusements and spectacles make the zone special, particularly with its version of Venice, where quaint houses surround canals and riverboats.
Living Memory offers an amusement park full of attractions such as ferris wheels and carousel rides, depicting Living Memory as a utopia for all. The zone also features a volcano that holds much of the history of the Milalla inside, with the city being full of vibrant locations that are sure to indulge many. Despite Sphene's loss to the Warrior of Light, resulting in Living Memory having much of its beauty reduced to nothing, the empty city still makes for intriguing exploration after the MSQ is completed.
Final Fantasy 14 (2010)
- Released
- August 27, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- MMORPG
