We are pleased to announce the full event schedule for FINAL FANTASY XIV at gamescom 2019 in Cologne, Germany. With the event taking place shortly after the release of Shadowbringers, you can bet that we have some big things ready to surprise and amaze you!

Event Schedule

• Tuesday, August 20, 2019 – Saturday, August 24, 2019
  ※Please note that the event is only open to industry and media on August 20 and that entry for regular attendees starts on August 21.

Location

• Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne, Germany

Program

Visit us in Hall 9!

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced adventurer, you will have many chances to grab some great prizes at the FFXIV booth this year where we have been set up with the latest Predator gaming hardware to maximize your gaming experience. We’ve also invited Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida, Main Scenario Writer and World Lore Creator Banri Oda, and Global Community Producer Toshio Murouchi (also known as Foxclon) for an exciting stage program. Find out more below!

Battle Challenge – Titania & Innocence

Battle against the two newest challenges in Shadowbringers, Titania and Innocence, at gamescom 2019! You can choose whom to fight, so make sure to drop by our Battle Challenge booth and get your “I BEAT” T-Shirt - should you defeat your target! Rise up to the challenge alone or bring your friends along. Our Community Ambassadors will be there to help guide you through all challenges!

Stage Shows

There will be plenty of opportunities for daring adventurers to join us on stage! Find the team at the booth to find out how you can sign up for various activities - like Extreme Roulette, Titania Extreme, Innocence Extreme, or Eden. And of course, some cool loot awaits those who emerge victorious: A Dark Knight sponge sword and a sports bag.

And don’t worry if you are unable to make it to gamescom this year. We are happy to announce that our entire stage program will be livestreamed on the official FINAL FANTASY XIV Twitch Channel. Whether you are attending gamescom, or watching from home, don’t miss any of our exciting stage shows.

* Content that will be live streamed are listed below in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Event-specific listings that will not be streamed are listed in Central European Summer Time (CEST).

Don’t Miss Yoshi-P on Stage

Fight along with Yoshi-P & Foxclon – Show Matches
Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. (PDT) (Dungeon run)
Thursday, August 22 2019 from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (PDT) (Titania Extreme)
Friday, August 23 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (PDT) (Innocence Extreme)

Join Yoshi-P and Foxclon in the live Show Matches and show them your skills!

Meet Yoshi-P & Banri Oda - Signing Session
Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 18:00 – 20:00 (CEST)

Get your sharpies ready because you will have the opportunity to get signatures from Yoshi-P and Banri Oda, the World Lore Creator and Main Scenario Writer!

※Please keep in mind that you will need to get a ticket at our info counter on Thursday morning for this signing session.

Meet Yoshi-P & Banri Oda - Q&A Session
Friday, August 23, 2019 from 2:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m. (PDT)

Save all of your burning questions about Shadowbringers and the world of FFXIV for this duo, as they will be presenting in front of a live audience at the FFXIV booth. Submit your questions here.

Other Highlights

Spectate the PvP Show Match live on stage!
Friday, August 23, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PDT)
Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (PDT)

Stop by our booth to learn tips and tricks on defeating your rivals on the battlefield from great PvP players!

FFXIV Cosplay Contest
Friday, August 23, 2019 from 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (PDT)

We are delighted to hold our annual Cosplay Contest at gamescom 2019! No matter where we go, cosplayers all around the world always succeed in amazing us with their FINAL FANTASY XIV creations. Make sure not to miss your chance this year!

• Registration Period – Friday, August 23, 2019 from 9:00 – 12:00 (CEST)
  

Registration will be held at the FINAL FANTASY XIV booth. We will select twenty (20) finalists who will get the opportunity to step on stage and present their costume to the audience and jury.

Find out more about the Cosplay Contest. 

Gamescom Fan Gathering 2019
Friday, August 23, 2019 from 20:00 (CEST), open until late!

Are you ready for a legendary night with likeminded adventurers? We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a gamescom Fan Gathering in Cologne this year! This is our biggest Fan Gathering so far, and we cannot wait to spend an unforgettable evening with you!

Find out how to sign up for the Fan Gathering.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the event!