The Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2023 in London: Schedule and Livestream Details
- ⚡Xe⚡
- Sep 11, 2023
- 4 min read
Final Fantasy XIV enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Fan Festival for 2023 is set to take place in London. The event promises a host of exciting activities and announcements for fans of the popular online game.
The festival is scheduled to kick off Saturday, October 21, and will run through Sunday, October 22. Fans can look forward to a variety of engaging sessions and events throughout the weekend.
According to the organizers, the festival will include a mix of panel discussions, live activities, and in-game events. The schedule has been carefully curated to cater to a wide range of interests within the Final Fantasy XIV community.
On the first day, attendees can expect a series of panels covering different aspects of the game, including development insights and lore discussions. One of the highlights is the Keynote, where the creators of Final Fantasy XIV are likely to unveil exciting updates and expansions for the game.
Day two is packed with additional panels, as well as a special concert featuring music from the game's soundtrack. This promises to be a treat for fans who appreciate the game's captivating musical score.
For those unable to attend in person, there will be a livestream available, allowing fans from around the world to tune in and catch all the action. The livestream will cover all major events, including the Keynote.
In the words of the organizers, "We’re pleased to present the Fan Festival 2023 in London stage show schedule! Whether you’re joining us in London for the event in person or watching the show from home, we can’t wait for you to experience the excitement we have in store."
The full schedule and details for the Fan Festival can be found on the official Final Fantasy XIV website and also below.
Day 1
2:00 a.m. – 3:30 a.m. (PDT) Keynote Join Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida as he takes to the stage to announce the latest updates coming to FINAL FANTASY XIV. Presenter: Naoki Yoshida Languages: English/Japanese
3:30 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. (PDT) Opening Ceremony The attending guests from the FINAL FANTASY XIV Development and Operations teams arrive to greet attendees and kick off the show. Presenters: Natasha Cheng, Julia Häuptner Languages: English/Japanese
4:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. (PDT) Development Panel How are the fields, dungeons, and towns designed in the world of FINAL FANTASY XIV? Join Yoshi-P as he sits down with members of the Development team for a talk about all things environmental in this development panel! Presenter: Naoki Yoshida, Masato Shida, Tatsuya Okahisa Languages: English/Japanese
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (PDT) Who Wants to Be a Gillionaire 2 Who Wants to Be a Gillionaire is back! Join us for a showdown between Team Hydaelyn and Team Zodiark as they battle their way to glory through a series of challenging questions! Presenters: Natasha Cheng, Julia Häuptner Languages: English
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (PDT) Welcome to Naoki's Room Yoshi-P will be joined by special guest FINAL FANTASY series founder Hironobu Sakaguchi to chat about his adventures as a Warrior of Light. In the second half we will also host a Q&A session to answer your burning questions! Players can submit questions here until Monday, September 18 at 3:59 p.m. (PDT). Please keep your questions concise and limit each post to a single question. This will allow other players to simply hit "like!" on the post to show their support and help us prioritize questions. Presenter: Naoki Yoshida Special Guest: Hironobu Sakaguchi Language: English/Japanese
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (PDT) Piano Performance by Keiko * Reminisce on past adventures and enjoy the mesmerizing melodies of FFXIV in this piano concert performed by Keiko. To ensure that all attendees can enjoy the concert without distraction, video or audio recording during the performance is strictly prohibited. Presenters: Keiko, Masayoshi Soken Language: English/Japanese * Concerts will not be broadcasted.
Day 2
2:00 a.m. – 3:30 a.m. (PDT) A Stroll with Yoshi-P Join us as Hironobu Sakaguchi, founder of FINAL FANTASY, tackles some familiar foes from the series! Get ready to hear anecdotes about bosses and content from the FINAL FANTASY series, as well as a peek behind the scenes with stories from the games' development. Presenter: Naoki Yoshida Special Guest: Hironobu Sakaguchi Language: English/Japanese
4:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. (PDT) Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2023 Europe & Oceania Four semifinalist teams bring the excitement to the main stage of Fan Festival to battle it out and see who claims the European champion title! Presenters: Rookuri, Lythi, Kevin Bouffard, Julia Häuptner Language: English
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (PDT) Glamoured to Life - Cosplay Walk We've invited cosplayers of all skill levels to strut their stuff on stage for everyone to see! Come enjoy the pageantry and dedication on display! Stay tuned for more information on how to apply to participate, coming soon! Presenters: Natasha Cheng, Julia Häuptner Language: English
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (PDT) Cheering Choice Get ready to make some noise for the Cheering Choice game! Show your unwavering support and vote for your favorite answers to some (not-so) serious FFXIV-related questions, either by cheering at the show or voting on live stream! Presenters: Natasha Cheng, Julia Häuptner, Kevin Bouffard Language: English
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (PDT) THE PRIMALS Live in Concert * Jam out to exhilarating tracks and relive your moments of triumph in this explosive live performance by everyone’s favorite FINAL FANTASY XIV band, THE PRIMALS! To ensure that all attendees can enjoy the concert without distraction, video or audio recording during the performance is strictly prohibited. Presenters: THE PRIMALS Language: English/Japanese * Concerts will not be broadcasted.
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