From the Dev Blog.
Hi, there!
Sicycre here to give you the latest scoop on the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Full Active Time Event that was held on February 10th in Sapporo, Japan!
Starting things off, here we have the team in Hokkaido, the day before the event, to check out what was to come during the Sapporo Snow Festival!
As mentioned in our last blog article, we were all in awe due to the size and overall impact of the sculpture. After spending some time with the sculpture, it was time to get the ball rolling!
The team split into two groups.
One team handled the signing session for Yoshi-P’s new book, the second compilation of “YOSHIDA UNCENSORED.”
The second team headed over to the venue that will be used for live FATE event for preparations.
First, let’s take a look at the signing session held at the HMV Sapporo Stellar Place.
Warriors of Light in attendance filled every ilm of the store to get Yoshi-P’s autograph.
We thank you all so much for attending this signing session! /bow
Soon after, Yoshi-P and co. headed over to the event area to rehearse for the Letter from the Producer LIVE for the following day.
Once the rehearsal and other preparations were completed, the team revisited the Snow Festival venue during the night to get a look at the projection mapping that takes place at night.
Yoshi-P was checking out the sculpture from a distance, like a father watching over his child.
The following day, the live Sapporo FATE event had finally begun!
At the event, they held a lot of activities for players to participate in.
They held a speed running challenge inside the Wanderer’s Palace.
I could imagine the pressure was on during those times when a giant Tonberry would be chasing you.
Also, there was an area where the attendees could draw their very own Namazu and post it up on a designated board!
They also had some origami paper ready in case attendees wanted to fold together their very own carbuncle!
If that wasn’t enough, there was even a battle challenge where players could go up against Lakshmi and Susano Extreme~!!
When a team emerged victoriously, their cheers echoed throughout the entire hall!
Once all the floor activities and merchandise sales concluded, it was finally time for the Letter from the Producer LIVE XLII.
During the show, we revealed some new information regarding the Forbidden Land of Eureka, answered some questions related to Patch 4.2, announced the PRIMALS live tour in Japan as well as an orchestra concert in Los Angeles and Dortmund.
Click here for more details on the orchestra concert.
We hope that everyone in attendance for the Sapporo FATE live event had a great time.
Thanks to everyone in Sapporo and all the Warriors of Light who traveled from afar for this event!
– Sicycre
Community Team
