Square Enix Manga & Books is reprinting four full-color Final Fantasy XIV Online art books. They celebrate the world and characters of the expansions, Heavensward and Stormblood.
Final Fantasy XIV Online has over 18 million players since its launch in 2013. New players and veterans alike have the opportunity to own a rich collection of illustrations and concept art spanning each expansion. Plus, each art book includes an exclusive bonus item code for an in-game minion.
Final Fantasy XIV Online: Heavensward | The Art of Ishgard – Stone and Steel
Scheduled for release on March 23, 2021, this volume presents the concept art and planning images that became the foundation for the aesthetics of Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward. This art book includes full-color art and character sketches, as well as lore-related drawings of equipment, environments, as well as an exclusive bonus item code for an in-game Wind-up Relm minion.
The original Japanese version is available at Playasia.
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward | The Art of Ishgard – The Scars of War
This high-quality, large-format art book contains illustrations and concept artwork covering content through the end of the Heavensward expansion, along with art team commentary. The book includes an exclusive bonus item code for an in-game Wind-up Hraesvelgr minion. It is also scheduled for release on March 23, 2021.
The original Japanese version is available at Playasia.
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood | The Art of the Revolution – Western Memories
Scheduled for release on July 20, 2021, this art book offers hundreds of pages of breathtaking artwork from Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood, with special commentary from the art team on how costumes are created. This book also includes a bonus item code for a Wind-up Yotsuyu minion.
The original Japanese version is available at Playasia.
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood | The Art of the Revolution – Eastern Memories
The second volume of this two-volume set of Stormblood official artbooks features almost one thousand pieces of concept art and illustrations, including character designs, dungeons, monsters, equipment, and more. Also includes an exclusive bonus item code for an in-game Dress-Up Tataru minion. It is also scheduled for release on July 20, 2021.
The original Japanese version is available at Playasia.
Other Manga
Additionally, two manga series will make their North American debut next year—the heart-warming LGBTQIA+-friendly family comedy I Think Our Son Is Gay, Volume 1 releases on May 11, 2021. Meanwhile, the sci-fi/fantasy yuri survival thriller Otherside Picnic, Volume 1 releases on May 25, 2021.
