LOS ANGELES (August 27, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® is kicking off celebrations for the 8th anniversary of critically acclaimed MMO, FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online, with the creation of a birthday cake from former Great British Bake Off star and culinarian supreme Kim-Joy.
With a design whisked up by the baker’s brain, the cake consists of numerous elements celebrating FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and the legacy of the wider series.
You can watch a video of its creation here: https://youtu.be/TcWqbFouU3o
The three-tiered cake has lemon sponge at its core and is coated with buttercream, with decorations paying tribute to some familiar faces from the game, including:
- Cactuars, Sabotenders and Gigantenders – Made into gingerbread cookies and decorated with royal icing, placed on a sandy desert backdrop made from biscuit.
- Fat Chocobos – Made from tangzhong bread, sitting on a watercolor blue and white backdrop representing the sky.
- Spriggans – Made from mochi and filled with a thick custard, clutching their precious gems made from kohakutou-style jelly.
- Topped with a fondant-covered Moogle
Alongside this, the celebrations continue in the realm of Eorzea as The Rising in-game event returns. Beginning today and running until September 9, players who take part will be able to journey to the Steps of Nald in the city of Ul’dah in order to help out Kipih Jakkya, who seems to be in some sort of trouble.
In-game rewards for participating in the event include:
- Red Moon Parasol - This elegant parasol features an image of a flaming moon, which seems strangely familiar.
- Nymeia Potpourri - Made from the alchemically treated petals of Nymeia lilies, this fragrant bundle of potpourri brings a sense of tranquility to even the most troubled souls.
https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2021/The_Rising/ct5qm6qrje
The In-Game Red Moon Parasol and Nymeia Potpourri Items
With more than 22 million total registered players, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The expanded Free Trial now includes all content from A Realm Reborn and the Heavensward™ expansion (and updates through Patch 3.56), as well as an additional playable race (Au Ra), and three additional playable jobs (Dark Knight, Astrologian, and Machinist). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to two full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information is available here: https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial
For more information on the highly anticipated upcoming fourth expansion pack, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker™, including press assets, please visit:
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LOGO ILLUSTRATION: ©2010 YOSHITAKA AMANO
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For more information on the highly anticipated upcoming fourth expansion pack, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker™, including press assets, please visit:
Related Links
Endwalker Site: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/
SQUARE ENIX® Press Site: https://press.na.square-enix.com/
The Lodestone®: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Official Facebook®: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
Official Twitter®: @FF_XIV_EN
Official Instagram®: @ffxiv
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About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal™. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 163 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 84 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.
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Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal™. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 163 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 84 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.
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FINAL FANTASY XIV © 2010 - 2021 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: ENDWALKER © 2021 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
LOGO ILLUSTRATION: ©2010 YOSHITAKA AMANO
FINAL FANTASY XIV, ENDWALKER, SHADOWBRINGERS, the FINAL FANTASY XIV logo, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, EORZEA, FINAL FANTASY, the FINAL FANTASY logo, THE LODESTONE, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.