It’s a double crossover
Square Enix and Capcom really went all out with their respective games as it pertains to theFinal Fantasy XIVandMonster Hunter Worldcrossovers announced at E3. We already know thatWorldis getting the iconicFinal FantasyBehemoth, but Rathalos is coming toXIVon August 7 on top of The Forbidden Land Eureka – Pagos Expedition.
As detailed in a liveletter this week from the game’s crew, Rathalos will actually be an elaborate event in that there’s a normal mode and an extreme (harder) difficulty setting. Normal supports eight players and extreme only allows four — keeping inline with the trueMonster Hunterexperience. This also extends to the removal of an aggro table, a 10-potion limit, and the restriction of some healing magic (or nerfs therein). I love that they took the time to make this a unique experience.
According to Square Enix Rathalos gear is in (Rathalos armor/a mount that playsMonster Huntermusic, Poogie and Palico minions, and a barbecue spit furniture item), and apparently producer Naoki Yoshida wanted the creature to be a little moreFinal Fantasy-esque with “redder colors,” — Capcom OK-ed the request.
This isn’t the first time Square Enix has put on a kick ass crossover event — theYo-Kai Watchcollaboration was also very well done and had the full cooperation of Level-5. It’s clear that other studios love to work with producer Yoshida and his team and I doubt we’ve seen the last ofXIV‘s crossovers.
