From August 2009 Famitsu:  Eorzea is a region within the world of Hydaelyn, which includes the continent of Aldenard and its neighboring islands. The region has great diversity in flora, fauna and climate. According to Director Nobuaki Komoto, the game will reflect this diversity. Rains will fall, winds will blow and there will be transitions between day and night. They are planning to have different regions exhibit their own specific weather patterns. In Eorzea, one day will equal one hour in Earth time. Currency will remain consistent with Final Fanatasy XI, as Producer Hiromichi Tanaka has confirmed residents will use gil.

The game will be set within Eorzea, as it appears a great migration has focused the people of Hydaelyn in the mysterious region. The reason is stated to be the presence of magical Crystals - another Final Fantasy mainstay.  Along with the abundance of crystals, the world of Final Fantasy XIV will also be filled with stories big and small. As a Final Fantasy title, Komoto wanted to create an epic tale worthy of the current generation of gaming. However, one overarching tale is not enough for an MMO, and players can expect smaller, yet no less impressive, stories within every town and city. The people who live within Eorzea will each have their own story to tell in Final Fantasy XIV. For adventurers, they will build their own tale by first choosing a city-state to call home. There will also be organizations within each city-state where players can further classify themselves.

Current speculation points to future expansions and areas compromising the rest of the land of Hydaelyn, which opens doors for a great series of new material for the future of FFXIV.

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