Naoki Yoshida at Japan Expo for Final Fantasy 14? Everything You Need to Know

Get ready for a rare and memorable experience! Naoki Yoshida, the renowned producer and director of Final Fantasy XIV, will be present at Japan Expo 2024 in Paris.

This event will take place at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center on July 12 and 13, 2024. Additionally, a fan gathering will be organized on Wednesday, July 10 in Paris for all MMORPG enthusiasts.

On Friday, July 12 at 2:15 PM, Naoki Yoshida will take the Také stage for a special conference: "Why Are You NOT Playing FFXIV?". No prior registration is necessary; simply head to the Také stage in Hall 6 to attend the conference. If you can't attend in person, it will be broadcast live on the Japan Expo and FFXIV Twitch channels.

On Saturday, July 13 at 12:15 PM, Naoki Yoshida will participate in a special round table with Thomas Hercouët (France Culture), Cassim Montilla (Frandroid), and content creators Modiie and Farore. This round table, also on the Také stage, will cover exciting themes such as the development of an ever-evolving game, the relationships between developers and the community, and the legacy of the Final Fantasy series in FFXIV. This session will also be broadcast live on Modiie's and Farore's Twitch channels.

Yoshi-P will be available for signing sessions at the Sumiré space on Friday, July 12 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday, July 13 from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM. To participate, you will need to register via the Japan Expo app on the day of the event.

In celebration of the official release of Dawntrail and Japan Expo, a Fan Gathering will be held in Paris on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Comptoir Général, located at 84 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris. This event will start at 8:00 PM and will be a perfect opportunity to meet other FFXIV fans.

The program includes free food and drinks, a special raffle, a photo booth, and of course, the presence of Naoki Yoshida and Odilon Grevet, the head of French localization. Registrations will be done via Eventbrite starting July 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM CET.