Square Enix names actor as FFXIV expansion reporter
The actor and streamer will front a new commercial for the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV expansion, Square Enix said at its Tokyo fan festival.
Square Enix announced at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo on October 31 that an actor and streamer has been appointed official reporter for the game's next expansion pack. The announcement was reported by game.watch.impress.co.jp.
The reporter appeared on stage unannounced after producer and director Naoki Yoshida's keynote, and the two held a talk session of about 30 minutes. According to the discussion, the reporter said he has never played Final Fantasy XIV.
Yoshida said the main reason for the choice was that the reporter knows of FFXIV but has not played it yet. The reporter will appear in a new commercial for the expansion, which will incorporate responses from a player survey.
Yoshida also said the survey for the expansion's release received more than about 800 responses in 10 days, and that FFXIV recently began service on Nintendo Switch 2, allowing play across platforms including PC.
Expansion due next year
The expansion is scheduled for release in 2027, according to the article.
Quick answers
When is the next Final Fantasy XIV expansion released?
It is scheduled for release in 2027, according to the article.
Is Final Fantasy XIV available on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Yoshida said the game recently began service on Nintendo Switch 2, allowing play across platforms including PC.