With Halloween fast approaching, Final Fantasy 14 players are gearing up for the return of the beloved All Saints' Wake event. This annual festivity has become a staple in Final Fantasy 14’s seasonal lineup, drawing inspiration from Halloween while adding its own unique twists. For 2024, the event kicks off on October 18 and runs through November 4, promising fresh rewards, and lore-heavy quests that will transport players into the heart of Eorzea's haunted traditions.
All Saints' Wake has its roots in the lore of the Twelve, where, once a year, saints ascend to the heavens for a divine feast. During this time, dark creatures seize the opportunity to wreak havoc, but adventurers stand ready to protect the land.
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All Saints' Wake Returns to Final Fantasy 14 with New Rewards
This year, Final Fantasy 14 introduces a new set of rewards to celebrate All Saints' Wake. Players can earn the Night of Devilry Attire, a glamour set that exudes dark elegance with its horned headpiece, black suit, and purple tie, accompanied by matching gauntlets. Additionally, the event offers an exclusive indoor housing item, the Flying Pumpkin, which adds a spooky flair to any player’s home. These rewards, accessible after completing the event’s primary quest, “The Aether-starved Ahriman,” are among the highlights.
The questline, available to players who are level 15 or higher, begins in Old Gridania, where the Pumpkin-headed Apparition awaits at Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre. This character is a returning face from past events, further tying the 2024 edition to the longstanding tradition of the event. Beyond the new rewards, many players are likely looking forward to previous event items that will be available on the Final Fantasy 14 Online Store.
A Look Back at Final Fantasy 14's Haunted Instances
Since 2016, Final Fantasy 14 has offered players special seasonal instances that encapsulate the spirit of Halloween. The Haunted Manor was the first such instance, providing players with a thrilling adventure where they braved spooky hallways and eerie enemies. Although the Haunted Manor saw its final appearance in 2019, its legacy lives on. In 2022, Final Fantasy 14 introduced a new instance, the Phantoms’ Feast, which upped the ante.
While this year doesn’t feature a new seasonal instance, the spirit of these haunted activities continues through the immersive atmosphere Final Fantasy 14 brings to All Saints' Wake. The decorations in the city-states of Eorzea and residential districts, including Shirogane.
The History of All Saints' Wake in Final Fantasy 14
The lore behind All Saints' Wake adds depth to this Halloween-themed event. As the story goes, during the time when the saints ascend to the heavens, the mortal realm is left vulnerable to the forces of darkness. The event marks a turning point in Eorzea's culture, where fear of these dark entities has been replaced with a celebratory attitude, as townsfolk and adventurers alike embrace the thrills and chills of the night. Children in costumes, ceremonial warding lanterns, and mischievous pranks now define the festival, creating an atmosphere that blends reverence for tradition with lighthearted fun.
This shift from fear to celebration is reflected in the game’s mechanics, where players are encouraged to take on quests that not only protect the people of Eorzea but also partake in the festival themselves. Over the years, Final Fantasy 14 has made sure to honor this story by introducing new characters and storylines that further explore the mysterious origins of All Saints' Wake.
All Saints' Wake Coexists with Moogle Treasure Trove
One unique aspect of the 2024 edition of All Saints' Wake is its overlap with the Moogle Treasure Trove event. While All Saints' Wake brings spooky festivities, the Moogle Treasure Trove allows players to earn Irregular Tomestones of Goetia, which can be exchanged for rare cosmetics and mounts, such as the Innocent Gwiber and Alte Roite. This dual event period offers plenty for players to do, whether they are seeking out ghoulish rewards or collecting limited-time items before the launch of Patch 7.1.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 86 /100 Critics Rec: 92%
- Released
- August 27, 2013
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Engine
- Crystal Tools
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, PS4, PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
WHERE TO PLAY
- Cross Save
- no
- Franchise
- Final Fantasy
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- MMORPG
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
