Final Fantasy XIV Timeline In Less Than 2 Hours (Story Summary & Recap)

[@skipx]

To everyone watching now, I released an updated version of this video that includes Endwalker (6.0 - 6.55). Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6LKp4qCaqyLhdE

[@metalgearpyro]

Ah yes, my favorite movie: The critically acclaimed mmorpg Final Fantasy 14:Endwalker which now has an expanded free trial up to level 60 which includes the award winning expansion Heavensward.

[@skipx]

Lmao. I love this meme.

[@skipx]

This video took around a month to complete I hope you all enjoy the video. I'll be answering any questions you all have about the story. Just leave your questions down below. Also lastly thanks for watching.

[@64bitUnity]

I´d say that it was definitely well with worth, this really makes it clear what people are talking about when they say that everything before Heavensward isn´t as good, as everything that comes after Heavensward. And as a new player who hasn´t really cared about the story because it all just felt like it was too much to get thought.. Hearing something like that seemed a bit too convenient to be true.. (ex WoW player, so this makes a lot of sense. When thinking about the copium needed in the last few expansions, we got one good one in legion and then back to disappointment avenue...) But you manage not only to make it clear that this seems to be true, but also to provide a great example of how true it is by showing how much better the start of the Heavensward storyline seems to be. And on top of that, do such a good job of it that it makes someone like me want to play the storyline my self and simply use this video as a point of what is going on in the story, going forward. So a big thank you

[@dragocrafterr8286]

@@64bitUnity bit late but dark knight is in heavensward

[@garbagegrove2533]

This video is amazing man thank you. You can definitely see all the work you put into it.

[@Letuahan]

It's a great video, thank you. For future videos maybe if you could add the text of the names you pronounce it would be great, since the names of cities and characters in FF are so unnecessarily complicated that it's hard to remember them without a visual cue.

[@Andrejko2]

Hey, what ReShade preset are you using? Looks very nice. I myself use one of Ipsusu presets, usually questing vanilla. Thanks for the video, catching up with FFXIV, I am at 2.4 patch MSQ only, but wanted to recap the story so far. Had a longer break catching up on other games.

[@skipx]

To everyone watching now, I'll be releasing an updated version of this video that includes Endwalker (6.0 - 6.55) on 06/15/2024. So sub and turn on notifications for it.

[@joemclemore6624]

So glad I saw this comment! Me and the boys are getting back into it before DawnTrail and I needed a recap. Great vid big homie, I'll check back tomorrow to get the updated one

[@darklink983]

This was a fantastic recap. Hit everything important, told in a clear and concise way. Super helpful for anyone who skipped story, or if you forgot parts of it over the last.....decade or so. Thank you for your work man

[@skipx]

Thanks for watching I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@WingMan5400]

Exactly what I needed before starting Endwalker. Thank you!

[@skipx]

You're welcome. I hope you enjoy Endwalker.

[@VisionoftheChief]

Since i started playing this game, i skipped every cutscene, read pretty much zero Dialogue, and focused on gameplay more than anything. Today's the day I learn wtf's actually happening 😅

[@irvingescobar3977]

i found myself watching this video for the same reason..after 5 years of playing 🤣

[@AcePlays86]

Man, I've watched so many recap videos that are awful or just missing so much important stuff, and this one is legit amazing. Thank you for your hard work!

[@skipx]

I'm glad this video helped you. Thanks for watching.

[@Foxpawed]

Seeing it summarized really hammers home how much of a huge slog you have to get through between the initial end of ARR (beating Baelsar) and the start of Heavensward.

[@skipx]

Yeah I definitely agree with that but the ending of a Realm Reborn was so shocking, I think it was worth it.

[@Foxpawed]

@@skipx I did it as a WHM, and thus started my collection of "healer stands around doing nothing because the game doesn't know what class you are" moments.

[@daeverion]

This is the best FFXIV story recap I have ever come across. Thank you very much for your hard work and attention to detail in putting this together.

[@skipx]

Thanks for the high praise. I'm glad it help you.

[@M00SHTY]

thanks so much for this mate. Your voice and accent is really friendly and this is exactly what i needed.

[@skipx]

I'm the video helped you.

[@M00SHTY]

@@skipx Subbed. Glad I found your channel

[@skipx]

@@M00SHTY Thank you.

[@Metalbeast_6]

Thank you man. I started playing 2 months ago, finished msq, skipped lots of cutscenes, just wanted to get to the end game content, through the half of stormblood, realised that i like the story, but then noticed that i don't even understand who are some of the characters. Your video helped :)

[@skipx]

I'm glad the video helped. I hope you enjoy Shadowbringers and Endwalker.

[@WellersonCoutoNexus]

Great job bro, this kind of recap makes me (who stop playing for months and need some boost in the memories) happy.

[@skipx]

I'm happy you enjoyed the video.

[@brandonjohnson9876]

Nice. I quit years ago before I even completed Heavensward. Life got in the way. Just got back and forgot most of the story. This is a great recap that lets me relearn the story while I level up a new job as a sort of “rebirth.”

[@Yurijs_DeFacto]

maan, this is just what i was looking for, no water facts only thank you!

[@skipx]

You're welcome I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@cambienvenu]

This is incredibly well-narrated. Thank you for this, you’re a legend 👑

[@skipx]

Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@emregocmen9562]

Thanks so much this is the best recap I've seen and heard so far .. can't wait to play endwalker after this !

[@skipx]

I'm glad the video helped you. I hope you enjoy Endwalker.

[@occamsbutterknife9186]

This is the best recap video I've seen so far. I completed each expansion when they came out, so it was nice to get a recap of everything in a reasonable sitting. Very well done. I'll be sharing this with friends.

[@skipx]

Thanks for the compliment. I'm the video helped and I hope you friends enjoy it.

[@Shosara]

had about a 1-yr break and i am now downloading the game again, using this to get re-aquanited, what a great recap and collosal effort this must have been, cheers mate!

[@skipx]

You're welcome. I hope the video helps you.

[@CloudsCrux]

Thank you for taking the time to make this! I wanted to find a video to catch my community up on the story and this was brilliant.

[@skipx]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope the people you show it like it as well.

This was very nice for someone like me who foolishly skipped most everything up till Shadowbringers and can't be bothered to do new game+. Had a bit of that WOW mindset at the beginning and thought I had to rush to endgame lol.

[@skipx]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching. I hope you can find the time to play the story yourself one day. I cut out 99% of the character development moments from this video and their amazing.

[@zelosXIV]

With content like this, I don’t know how you’re only at 2.2k subscribers! Every video has been well put together, well narrated, and very informative. Top tier content. Keep this up! ❤️

[@skipx]

Thank you. This comment made my day and I'll definitely keep it up. Also thanks for watching.

[@audien9178]

Thank you for this! can tell a ton of effort was put into this!

[@skipx]

You're welcome. I'm you enjoyed the video.

[@audien9178]

@@skipx Definitely enjoyed it! Hour thirty of lore! can't even imagine how much time this took! Thanks again!!

[@docarkgaming9851]

Just wanna say thank you for the hard work and really appreciate the recap.

[@skipx]

Thank you. I'm you enjoyed the video.

[@TheIronLord]

This video probably took a lot of effort to make so you've earned a sub dude

[@skipx]

It around a month and a half. Thanks for subbing. I appreciate it.

[@wadeyyy]

These videos are just so good-I’m so happy to finally find a channel that can recap all of this wonderful game! You are so talented, please never stop doing these!

[@skipx]

Thanks and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Also I plan on doing these videos for a long time.

[@pbodan6691]

Been looking for a solid recap that doesn't go too far into the side quests. This did it and was a great summary. Thanks!

[@skipx]

You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@xenosaiyan-8106]

Best recap video in the history of FFXIV

[@skipx]

Thanks for the compliment.

[@sgnox7781]

Great recap i was waiting for something this comprehensive instead of 15 minute recap. TYVM

[@skipx]

I'm glad this video helped you. Also thanks for watching.

[@chungkeepanda210]

Thank you so much for this!! Definitely needed this

[@skipx]

I'm happy the video helped you.

[@DT-tb8zd]

Thank you for the great recap! best one i have seen. The video going along with it helped a lot!

[@skipx]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@WeekendBandito]

Great recap! I watched tons and I wasnt able to get my head wrapped around the story. I skipped the story until shadowbringers. Thank you.

[@skipx]

I'm happy the video helped you.

[@alrdye]

What a succinct and well put together overview. Thanks!! It’s exactly what I was looking for.

[@ashlynchatelain2146]

Extremely well done! I constantly refer to this as I progress to the story. It is one of my main FFXIV tabs that I always keep open. Thank you so much!

[@skipx]

You're welcome. I'm glad the video is helping you.

[@saintarcherxiii2196]

took a year break and forgot some small stuff your video definitely made the transition back into the game alot smoother, thanks !

[@skipx]

Welcome back and I'm glad I could help.

[@ceres090]

This was the only summary that didn't bore me to tears or confuse me. Thanks.

[@seacchi17]

thanks for making this awesome recap! i wanted to review heavensward again and it was a huge help :D

[@skipx]

I'm glad the video helped you.

[@adam1905]

Amazing video, definitely worth the watch to help us scenario skippers lol learnt so much that I missed.

[@compathent_2894]

Dude, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for all the work you put into it.

[@skipx]

No problem thanks for watching. I hope I can keep making videos you like.

[@Eternity586]

Great job compiling this timeline! So helpful to jog the memory for Endwalker. Thanks for the hard work!

[@skipx]

Thanks for the compliment, I'm glad the video helped you.

[@theephatman2025]

I just wanted to thank you for this video. It really helped me get even more engrossed in the story since i only got hooked near the end of heavensward. This video was a godsend to watch before i start on stormblood

[@randallsullivan7433]

I'm a lurker on YT, but you did an amazing job on this video - so I'll like, comment, and subscribe. Thanks for all of your work!

[@skipx]

That means a lot thank you.

[@T_Alrugaib]

you are a legend man. i cant believe i just sat watching this for 1 hour and 35 min Best recap and its clear how much time and effort you put into making this video

[@skipx]

Thanks for watching. I'm you enjoyed the video.

[@Rockaxldude]

About to start stormblood thanks for the quick recap!

[@skipx]

I'm glad the video helped you.

[@vegassims7]

Very well done... thanks for putting all of this in perspective. =D

[@skipx]

Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad it helped you.

[@frisko6445]

Thank you for this, I always had issues following the story..this helps alot ! Probably watch it a few times!

[@skipx]

You're welcome. I'm glad the video helped you.

[@mosley3485]

Great video. Very underrated content creator.

[@skipx]

I'm glad you I enjoyed the video and thank for the compliment.

[@Ju_vam]

Props to u. U explain better than any other summary on KZbin. Hope ur channel goes viral! Thanks a ton

[@skipx]

I'm glad that the video helped you and thanks for the compliment.

[@Primu]

I only just got back into this game recently after a year from when I played the story, this was a really good recap, thanks.

[@skipx]

You're welcome.

[@keenho]

amazing summary ! precise and short !

[@skipx]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@NightxGamer]

You did a very good job on the video. Though as someone who hasn't played the game yet and trying to understand the lore, all the names and places are complete jargon and went over my head after a while.

[@skipx]

Thanks for watching. Also this game explores two continents and another dimension so I there’s no way skip over the locations they're a big a part of the story.

[@Rawlistic]

Thanks for making this! It was a great help.

[@skipx]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad the video helped you.

[@kara1084]

Thank you for your hard work on this!! I took a long break from playing and I recently started Endwalker, and this was so helpful!

[@skipx]

You're welcome and I'm glad the video helped you.

[@Jarsebo]

Super well done recap, awesome job!

[@skipx]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@ItsJustToe]

I've just finished Shadowbringers post MSQ, so watching this was a great way to recover what things I may have forgotten. Thank you for this.

[@skipx]

I'm glad the video helped you. I hope you enjoy Endwalker.

[@nikolajkristensen8668]

Thank you so much for this incredible video! So much work was put into this - just what I was looking for 🙏🏼

[@skipx]

I'm glad the video helped you.

[@ethanlowe298]

Great recap! Thank you. Watching while I wait for Endwalker!

[@skipx]

I'm glad I could help. I hope you enjoy Endwalker.

[@byklcaysimitliporo5014]

YOU'RE SO FREAKING AWESOME I CAN'T EVEN PUT IT INTO WORDS!!! Thank you so so so much for this recap! I just wanted to get my story straight because I realized I wasn't sure about some parts and my god this video is soo well done it must've been a lot of work! Thank you for this gem!!!

[@skipx]

Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video the video took a month from start to finish.

[@novanah]

Wow you did an amazing job! It's been a while since I finished ARR and HW so it was really nice to freshen up my memory :) What an amazing journey we've been through

[@skipx]

Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Xylus.]

About halfway through shadownringers, and ngl, I needed a refresher on what actually happened in ARR lol. Thanks for the great video. Had to stop before spoilers, but I know I'll be back for a another recap once I finish Endwalker.

[@skipx]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad the video helped you.

[@FusionVerseProduction]

This video is insane. Really helpfull thank you so much.

[@judgementcl]

Appreciate it! Really needed the ARR and Early HW refresh. Hope you enjoy Endwalker!

[@skipx]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad the video helped you.

[@DirtyDan2700]

I have been looking for a sum up of the FF14 story all over.....this is the only story I have seen that delivers that.. Good work sir.!

[@skipx]

Thanks for the compliment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@leesanction2068]

This is an incredible synapsis of the story so far. This is a pretty convoluted story with many moving parts but you explain it perfectly. Really helps out the people who havent played in awhile or need a recap.

[@skipx]

I'm glad the video helped you.

[@noelbreen4716]

This was a major help, I'm only after getting back to ff14 after like 6 years having this catch up is amazing, you deserve more credit and more subs a lot of work was done on this and it shows 🙌

[@skipx]

Thanks I appreciate the compliment. I hope you enjoy your return to the game.

[@LolloConca]

I started playing XIV very recently and bought a story skip, since the one reason why I wanted to get the game was to play with my friends - but then I really didn't want to play MSQ, since I still wanted to understand what the hell would be going on before starting Endwalker. After this video, I think I'm somewhat ready to get started with it. You did a great job here, keep up the good work!

[@skipx]

I'm glad you're enjoying the game with your friends. Also thanks for watching. I hope that you're able to play through the story at your own one day because. (The New Game+ feature lets you replay the MSQ and other storylines)

[@winstonxarilo_]

I've been looking for FFXIV summary videos since jumping back in for EW, and this is by far the best. Clear throughline for all of the MSQ across every story. Exactly what I was looking for! Informative but not overwhelming, all while not being criminally brief. Thank you!!

[@skipx]

Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad the video helped you.

[@sewafina]

english is not my first language so although i can read, speak, and write it; it is difficult to follow someone speaking sometimes so i appreciate putting in a close caption. good for getting ready for dawntrail. thank you so much for your hard work in your video!

[@skipx]

I'll look into that.

[@sewafina]

@@skipx no no i meant to say that your close captions are good and that i appreciate it! :)

[@skipx]

@sewafina Oh okay 👍. I'm glad they helped you.

[@SenorMoody]

This was excellent! Thank you for this :D

[@skipx]

You're welcome. Glad I could help.

[@eliontheinternet3298]

This was super helpful, I really enjoy the plot but it’s been a long time since I’ve done parts of this story! I felt like I was missing out in Endwalker and I feel like this was the perfect recap. Thanks!

[@skipx]

You're welcome

[@ForgetfulGhost]

As someone who skipped every cutscene while playing - Thank you, i appreciate it

[@skipx]

You're welcome.

[@CaitieLou]

Aaaa this is such a great recap! Both clear an concise, especially for recapping 8 years of content lol. And it's a really great reminder of how hard-won all of your friendships and alliances are going into Endwalker.

[@skipx]

Thanks for the compliment. I glad you liked the video.

[@BrandonYoungbloodPsych]

Great work!

[@skipx]

Thank you.

[@Ubiqk]

Daaaamn, this is hella good! The exact way I wanted a story recap (returning player) Good fucking job

[@CaioBelmonte]

Congrats! Really great video!

[@skipx]

Thanks for watching.

[@batuderbeste]

Nice one dude !

[@skipx]

I'm happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@gakuyax]

Thank you for this. Ive played for so long and taken so many breaks to play other games ive forgotten most of the details.

[@skipx]

I'm it re jogged your memory.

[@MonkeyHouseNA]

This is the exact video I have been looking for. Watching it while I gather in the Diadem :3

[@skipx]

I hope you enjoy it.

[@notesbynature]

Thanks for making this Video, was super helpfull as a returning player i didnt had a clue where i left. (funfact 1 minute in the video kept me busy playing half a day XD)

[@skipx]

I'm glad the video helped you.

[@MeatGoblin88]

thank you for this! all I could find were those dinky little 8 minute recaps

[@skipx]

I'm glad I could help you.

[@tigerprincevincey]

You missed the most important plot point: stinky WoL Great video! I skimmed over ARR so this was a good cover of everything I skimmed over. I’m pleasantly surprised that my skimming got all the important plot points haha. Definitely saving this!

[@skipx]

Ah, yes the WoL is very stinky no baths for them. Also I glad the video helped you.

[@chaser952]

AMAZING video. Thank you for putting it out into the interwebs. Which platform did you play on to capture these videos? Thanks again!

[@skipx]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I captured my footage on PC with some mods and G Shade.

[@optimistic5467]

Played up to stormblood and had a break for a year and forgot a load of the story thank you for helping me catch up

[@TheAusugn]

Thanks for the vid man. Appreciate it.

[@skipx]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@khaledalqaydi2848]

Amazing effort, thanks

[@skipx]

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@toasty_mcdanish]

Was looking for a recap of the story and was caught up to my point by minute 8... holy crap there's a lot more to go through. Problem is I've already felt overwhelmed.

[@skipx]

Take your time. The best thing I can say is treat Final Fantasy XIV like a TV show. Binge a season or expansion take a break and come back when you're ready.

[@xf0xyhound]

It's a shame I skipped most of the MSQ to get to the end game right away. I've tried watching a lot of catchup videos and this one really takes the cake. Glad I watched it, as it made me appreciate Endwalker a whole lot more. More people should know about your channel buddy. Keep it up!

[@skipx]

Thank you so much. Also I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@edwardolivencia5599]

Why would you rush through? Endgame isn’t going anywhere… ffxiv is one of those games you should experience beginning to end

[@Saori8724]

@@edwardolivencia5599 cuz wow players be like

[@squishyman619]

I watched this video to catch up on the story since I'm picking the game back up. I have 80 hours on this game and it hurts to see that i had to stop 2:30 into the video. 😂 I spent too much time mining and doing all the jobs.

[@skipx]

Lol. At least you have plenty of time to catch up before the next expansion.

[@HeavenStudiosOfficial]

AMAZING video. I now feel enlightened.

[@skipx]

Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@acoldghost_]

Really, really good and informative video! You did a great job, keep up the excellent work!

[@skipx]

Thank you so much. I'm glad the video helped you.

[@evilton8378]

Extremely thorough and informative thanks for making such a good recap video

[@skipx]

I'm glad that I could help you.

[@Heinous_tv]

I finished up to HW but couldn't find the time to go thru another 2 xpacs. coming from WoW I tend to have FOMO so I went ahead and skipped to lvl 80 and past SB. So this helped a lot! TY! Looking forward to actually seeing Endwalker at some point. These queues are crazy!

[@skipx]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad the video helped you. Also the queue have been really good in the morning if you can play earlier in the day.

[@YugoShokan-t8w]

Thanks for the summary, I skipped all cutscenes not because the story was boring but because my schedule is tight sometimes and I don't want to spend the few time I have to play the game to cutscenes and this hour and a half video helped a lot because my playthrough was like "Idk why I'm here or what I'm fighting for all I know is that I must kill"

[@skipx]

You're welcome. I'm glad the video helped you.

[@evanmoskovoy6072]

Thank you so much! I’ve skipped all story until I fell in love with endwalker, naturally I wanted to find out about everything haha

[@skipx]

I'm glad the video helped you. I hope you find the time to play the story or watch cutscenes because I cut out 99% of character development and world building.

[@MiwoASMR]

thank u for the recap :3

[@skipx]

Your welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@LinkIsMine]

Thank you so much for this video! (I'm gonna go watch your video on Endwalker next) I'm actually glad I skipped through the story now because after watching this it showed me just how confusing and all-over-the-place the story is which is probably why I started skipping it after Kugane. 😅 I'm not very good at remembering names of places and characters which is probably why I have such a hard time following the story because there's just too many characters and too much going on all at once for my brain to process and retain that information. (and too much reading and not enough voice acting lol) But this video at least helped me out a lot and better understand what was going on, so thanks again! ❤ Btw I LOVE your Au-ra (he's very handsome 😌👍) and love how his gear changes throughout the story, (instead of wearing a glamour outfit) it makes the character look as though he's changing with the group as they go through the story together. 🙂👍

[@NoNameRoad]

really excited to watch your endwalker video when it comes out!

[@skipx]

Thank you so much. It should come out on Christmas Eve or Christmas day.

[@JasoniusRexington]

Wow! Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate all of the tremendous effort you've gone through to make this awesome video. I do enjoy the story to FFXIV, but man, the story grind... It's a LONG grind with A LOT of characters and cutscenes, so it's hard for me to keep things straight and I get lost in the story. So I really appreciate this recap! It explains things in ways that were clearer than how the game explained it, so I appreciate that as well.

[@thomaskennedy3992]

I'm playing the game for the first time, doing an expansion, and watching this to make sure I've retained the information correctly.

[@andrewpelletier7921]

Great video! Thank you!

[@skipx]

I'm glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching.