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It’s official, folks! After years of whispers, theories, and desperate prayers to the Twelve, the Beastmaster is finally coming to Final Fantasy 14. Yes, you heard that right. Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida himself dropped this bombshell during the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE, and the collective gasp from the community probably registered on the Richter scale. It feels like a dream, but pinch yourself—it’s real.

The Beastmaster won’t be joining the roster with the Dawntrail expansion launch. Instead, it’s slated for the Patch 7.x series, making it the game’s very first limited job since the iconic Blue Mage. It’s a bold move, but if anyone can pull it off, it’s the FFXIV team. Get ready to tame some beasts and cause some glorious, controlled chaos.

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So, when can you actually start your new life as a fantasy Pokémon trainer? During the live letter, Yoshida gave us a tentative roadmap. While not set in stone, he mentioned that the team is “quite certain” that the Beastmaster will debut in the Patch 7.1 cycle.

This is huge news for players itching for something new. Limited jobs like the Blue Mage offer a completely different way to experience the game, focusing on collecting skills and tackling unique content in the Masked Carnivale. If Beastmaster follows a similar path, we can expect a wild ride of capturing, training, and fighting alongside our favorite Eorzean creatures. Just imagine siccing a Morbol on your unsuspecting friends. The possibilities are endless, and frankly, a little terrifying.

What to Expect from Final Fantasy 14’s Beastmaster Job

While details are still under wraps, the core concept of a Beastmaster is pretty clear: you’ll be charming and commanding various beasts from across the realm. This isn’t your typical DPS or Healer role. As a limited job, Beastmaster will likely have its own dedicated content and progression system, separate from the main endgame grind.

Think of it as a glorious side-hustle. You’ll probably venture out into the world, find cool monsters, and convince them to join your squad. Will we get a Cactuar to needle our enemies? A Coeurl to pounce from the shadows? The potential roster is massive, and theory-crafting is already running rampant.

This also opens the door for new, specialized content. A Beastmaster-exclusive arena, perhaps? Or maybe cooperative challenges where teams of Beastmasters pit their monstrous collections against epic foes. It’s a fresh and exciting direction that promises to shake up our daily routines in the best way possible.

So, start practicing your best animal calls and clear out some stable space. The Beastmaster is on its way, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most unique and entertaining additions to Final Fantasy 14 yet. The New World of Tural is bringing more than just a summer vacation—it’s bringing a whole new way to play.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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