Final Fantasy XIV enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the revised version of the expansion benchmark, known as Dawntrail. However, the release has experienced a slight delay, with the new benchmark now scheduled to go live on June 3rd. This delay is attributed to a late-hour bug that caused program instability, necessitating additional time for the development team to ensure a smooth launch.
Final Fantasy XIV’s Dawntrail Benchmark Update: What to Expect on June 3rd
The feedback from players has been instrumental in identifying and addressing various issues, such as incorrect textures and problems with the lighting engine’s rendering in certain areas. This collaborative effort between the developers and the community has led to significant improvements, including an update to the character creator’s lighting. This change eliminates limb darkening, allowing characters to be displayed in a more natural light, enhancing the overall visual experience.
As the team continues to refine the graphical updates, players can look forward to a second opportunity to ensure their characters are up-to-date when the expansion enters early access on June 28th. Additionally, a new quest will be introduced with Patch 7.0, allowing players to fine-tune their character’s appearance. Furthermore, a new feature will be added to phials of Fantasia, providing a 60-minute in-game window to edit your character’s appearance multiple times after initial use.
Naoki Yoshida, the producer and director of Final Fantasy XIV, has been at the forefront of these developments.
The Dawntrail expansion is set to debut on July 2, 2024, and with the final stages of development underway, the team is committed to avoiding delays similar to those experienced with the previous Endwalker expansion. The upcoming benchmark release will offer plenty of previews of the changes made from the prior version, allowing players to get a glimpse of the enhancements before the full expansion’s release.
Various changes have also been made to lighting throughout the Benchmark, which will be implemented once Dawntrail releases, ensuring that the visual fidelity is at its best. With these updates, Final Fantasy XIV is poised to provide an even more immersive and visually stunning experience for its players.
While the delay of the Dawntrail benchmark update may be disappointing for some, it is a necessary step to ensure the highest quality release. The collaborative efforts between the development team and the player community have led to significant improvements that will be appreciated once the benchmark and the full expansion become available. Fans can mark their calendars for June 3rd to experience the updated benchmark and prepare for the early access launch of the Dawntrail expansion on June 28th.
