Heavensward is the highly-anticipated first expansion for the popular online title FINAL FANTASY XIV that charts a new course for players with an increased level cap and brand new adventures. The expansion features an all-new storyline surrounding the Holy See of Ishgard and the thousand-year Dragonsong War, a brand new playable race named the “Au Ra”, new jobs, and more. ​

The expansion also continues cross-platform gameplay between the Windows PC, PlayStation 3 and Playstation 4 systems.  
 

• ​All the hallmarks of the FINAL FANTASY franchise, including genre-leading graphics and real-time cut scenes, an all-new soundtrack, and an immersive story experience
• Level Cap increased from 50 to 60

• Dark Knight (Tank) - Wields a two-handed greatsword and the power of darkness  to deal damage to their foes
• Astrologian (Healer) - Uses a star globe to call on the powers of the stars to heal allies and a divining deck to support party members
• Machinist (DPS) - Deals damage from afar by using a combination of firearms and mechanical turrets that can be deployed on the battlefield​​

New Player Race: The Au Ra - With unique curved horns and scaled skin, the Au Ra hail from the eastern continent of Othard

New City-State: Ishgard

New Beast Tribes and Primal Foes:  Players will encounter the Vanu Vanu and their primal, Bismark, as well as the Gnath, and their elder primal Ravana, allowing players to form new allegiances

Flying mounts: Accompanying the vast new areas that feature floating islands are flying mounts for players to pilot such as the flying black chocobo and single-rider airships

New gear, recipes and much, much more

• In-game Flying Griffin Mount: Take to the skies and fly through the clouds on the back of the majestic griffin.
• Dark Knight Cecil-themed Baron Helm: Relive the magic of FINAL FANTASY IV with this specially designed headgear exclusive to the Collector’s Edition
• Wind-up Kain Minion: Summon a clockwork rendition of Kain Highwind, legendary dragoon from the mythical kingdom of Baron