"Just when it needed it, Final Fantasy XIV is getting a huge crossover with one of the biggest (and most divisive) games of the year. After its announcement at Gamescom Opening Night Live this summer, a crossover between Final Fantasy XIV and is now implemented in both games, bringing new fights and rewards to each. While Monster Hunter Wilds added its half of the collaboration on September 29, the new additions to Final Fantasy XIV are brand-new, coming with the game's Patch 7.35 update on October 7."
"The biggest addition for Patch 7.35 is the arrival of Arkveld. After appearing in Monster Hunter Wilds, this massive winged beast is now the target of a new Trial in Final Fantasy XIV. Taking down the new monster will earn you a weapon from a set of new Monster Hunter-inspired armaments, as well as a new mount, minions, and housing decorations."
"For anyone not starting from scratch, though, the new Guardian Arkveld fight has been pretty well received. Players on social media say they're enjoying the fight, with some calling it a good introduction to the game's highest-level content. Unlike Final Fantasy XIV's previous Monster Hunter collaboration, Guardian Arkveld more closely follows the typical pattern of endgame raid battles, with attacks telegraphed in advance and the same rules for how the boss targets players as fights native to the MMORPG. That's a change f"
Final Fantasy XIV receives a crossover update tied to Monster Hunter Wilds, with Monster Hunter Wilds adding its content on September 29 and Final Fantasy XIV delivering its additions in Patch 7.35 on October 7. The centerpiece is the Guardian Arkveld Trial, a massive winged beast that rewards new Monster Hunter–inspired weapons, a mount, minions, and housing decorations. Unlocking the fight requires the current level cap of 100 and completion of the Dawntrail main story, making the content primarily accessible to established players. Early player response praises the fight’s alignment with endgame raid mechanics and telegraphed attacks.
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