Final Fantasy 14 is getting a new home system called Island Sanctuary.
Final Fantasy 14 is an MMORPG that recently exploded in popularity during its Endwalker expansion. The game will soon add a new feature, Island Sanctuary, designed to alleviate issues within the housing system and is designed for players who crave a more laid-back experience. For players who want the chance to have their own customizable in-game space, this system will exist alongside the lottery-based Free Company housing system that has become cluttered and restrictive.
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When is Island Sanctuary coming out in Final Fantasy 14 and what is it?
The update is expected to be released in the coming months of 2022 following the release of the critically acclaimed Endwalker expansion. The update was recently discussed in a media stream from the producer Naoki Yoshida. More information regarding the update has been covered in the stream. This includes rumors that the feature will be closer to Animal Crossing, which the producer denied, citing that the system wouldn't be as in-depth as the full-fledged housing game.
The system will offer players an alternative to its housing system and is essentially a space in which players can carve out their own cozy corner of Eorzea. All in all, this will help players without a huge Gil pool finally get the home they've always wanted.
What can you do in The Island Sanctuary in Final Fantasy 14
Some highly anticipated features discussed in the stream regarding the update include the following:
- Place minions
- Gathering
- craft
- Gardening
- base building
Minions are Final Fantasy 14's version of collectible pets. The island sanctuary will allow them to roam freely around the player-controlled island in a shared space called bases.
You can also gather shrine-specific materials from the island. This helps encourage those in the crafting and heavy-duty gathering element of the game to have more to do. Among these various other additions, the update includes a separate inventory for use by players who enjoy crafting items to give their space an identity of their own.
Gardening or the ability to grow in-game island exclusive crops is also part of this feature. This is especially different from the Free Company realm cultures that already exist in Final Fantasy 14.
The base building is also available. It's the ability to create a customizable space where they can gather and socialize as a pre-formed group or display the work and effort they've put into building their island sanctuary. They can create either an aesthetically pleasing sanctuary to look at, or a more functional space for players to use. While there's no pressure or timed events in this space, creatives will likely find a new outlet in the upcoming system.
