While many adventures in Final Fantasy 14 have taken players all across Eorzea (and now Tural) throughout each expansion, only a select few have sent them to the stars. The dramatic storyline of Endwalker brought Warriors of Light to the moon and introduced the curious and eccentric Loporrits. With the conclusion of that chapter, however, there was little reason to return in terms of content.
Final Fantasy 14 Releases New Outfits, But There's A Catch
Square Enix reveals two new outfit ensembles for Final Fantasy 14 players to collect, though each cosmetic offer carries some caveats.
However, the introduction of Cosmic Exploration in Final Fantasy 14 has changed that, and if you're ready to return to the cosmos, then you'll need to know what to bring with you for the trip.
What Is Cosmic Exploration In Final Fantasy 14?
Cosmic Exploration is a unique type of community-based content in FFXIV that draws inspiration from previous in-game iterations such as The Firmament and Island Sanctuary. It invites players to "explore the uncharted terrain of the cosmos" by using crafting and gathering jobs to help build base camps on various stars, starting with the familiar landscape of Mare Lamentorum.
You can contribute toward the overall progression of base construction on each star by completing stellar missions, Mech Ops, Cosmic Exploration Project FATEs, and more. You'll not only obtain EXP for your chosen jobs (if they're not already max level) but also two special currencies (Lunar Credits and Cosmocredits) that you can use to exchange for other rewards such as furnishings, mounts, minions, etc.
Alongside other types of content such as Custom Deliveries, Cosmic Exploration is a fantastic, easy, and incredibly efficient way to level your crafting and gathering jobs, making them more approachable for all players.
How To Unlock Cosmic Exploration In Final Fantasy 14
To be able to participate in Cosmic Exploration, there are two main objectives you need to account for.
First, you need to complete the Main Scenario Questline (MSQ) for the Endwalker expansion, as you need access to at least one of its regions for this content.
Second, you need to have either a crafter (Disciple of Hand) or gatherer (Disciple of Land) job at Level 10 or higher. Considering the minimal EXP requirement to reach that, it won't take long at all if you haven't done so already.
Once you've taken care of both those prerequisites, head to Old Sharlayan and look for the Loporrit named Namingway at (X:12.6, Y:13.6). Speak to them with your desired crafter or gatherer job equipped, and they'll provide you with the 'A Cosmic Homecoming' quest.
Head to Mare Lamentorum and meet up with Namingway at (X:8.5, Y:35.8), just south of the Sinus Lacrimarum aetheryte. They'll lead the way back to Bestways Burrow and more cutscenes of reunions with the other Loporrits will ensue, including Searchingway. At one point, Searchingway will reveal their grand dream called the Cosmic Exploration Initiative — and invite the player to come along.
Afterward, speak to Drivingway nearby, who will escort you and Namingway by moon rover to the Moongate Hub (also known as Sinus Ardorum), the proverbial starting point and base of operations. Continue speaking with the Loporrits, and they'll leave you to get familiar with the base and all that it has to offer.
At the end of the quest, you'll be rewarded with a Cosmic Prototype Coffer, which gives you a cosmic prototype tool, according to the job you currently have equipped. As you progress with Cosmic Exploration's objectives, you'll be able to upgrade your prototype weapon.
Keep in mind that while you can teleport within Sinus Ardorum itself via the 'Stellar Return' ability on your HUD, to return there from other regions of the game, you will need to speak to Drivingway back in Bestways Burrow.
- Released
- August 27, 2013
- ESRB
- T for Teen - Language, Mild Blood, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Engine
- Originally the Crystal Tools engine, but currently it's a custom engine using parts of the Luminous Engine.
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Final Fantasy
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Playable
- PC Release Date
- August 27, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- March 21, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- May 25, 2021
- Genre(s)
- MMORPG
- Platform(s)
- PC, macOS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- How Long To Beat
- 99½ Hours
