Fortnite and, later on, Call of Duty, have made unique collaborations less surprising over the years. Even so, a partnership comes every so often that can still surprise you. Case in point is the gaming crossover between the epic fantasy MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV worlds and the vibrant, action-packed battle royale, Fall Guys.
Announced at this year's Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest, this unlikely collaboration is set to blend the grandeur of Final Fantasy XIV with the effervescent charm of Fall Guys.
To contextualize, Final Fantasy XIV didn't have the most illustrious of beginnings. When launched in 2010, it was met with widespread criticism and disappointment. But like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the original game was overhauled and reborn as Realm Reborn in August 2013. The revamped version resonated much better with fans and critics, and since then, it's continuously evolved through updates and expansions, becoming a titan among MMOs worldwide.
The news of the Fall Guys content being integrated into FF14 comes as an odd surprise. Naoki Yoshida, FF14's producer, and director, known online as Yoshi P, made this groundbreaking announcement during the keynote at Square Enix's Fan Fest in Las Vegas. Fans were treated to several intriguing screenshots showcasing Fall Guys-like obstacle courses, indicating a sizeable shake-up of the MMORPG's usual gameplay dynamic.
