Fan Theories Point to Falconer as Next Final Fantasy 14 Job
During the recent Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest in Berlin, Square Enix unveiled exciting new details about the forthcoming Evercold expansion. A key revelation was the introduction of the first new job, Bastion. However, the identity of the second new job remains shrouded in mystery, with its official announcement slated for the Tokyo Fan Fest in October. Despite the secrecy, the dedicated Final Fantasy community has meticulously gathered and analyzed various hints, leading many to believe the next job will be the 'Falconer'.
The speculation surrounding the Falconer job stems from several compelling pieces of evidence. Square Enix has explicitly stated that both new jobs in the Evercold expansion will be original creations, ruling out previously seen Final Fantasy roles. Additionally, it has been confirmed that the second job will fulfill a physical ranged DPS role. The most significant clues emerged from the Berlin Fan Fest itself. During a panel, composer Masayoshi Soken played two distinct sound effects linked to the second job. The first was a subtle ticking or clicking sound, while the second featured a prominent bird screech followed by a flurry of slashing noises. This combination strongly supports the Falconer theory.
Further bolstering this theory is the latest trailer for Evercold, which prominently features a large bird. In one scene, a pink-haired Miqo'te, one of Final Fantasy 14's feline-like races, is seen manipulating a magical instrument before an armored bird playfully interrupts, activating a burst of magic. The bird's interaction with the Miqo'te appears more akin to an affectionate pet seeking attention than an antagonist. Community discussions on platforms like Reddit suggest that a Falconer job would empower players to command such a bird in combat, drawing parallels to the existing Summoner job's pet-based mechanics.
Observing the Miqo'te's attire in the trailer, many eagle-eyed fans noted the thick leather gloves she wears, which are typically associated with handling large birds of prey. A remaining puzzle piece is the magical wand the Miqo'te wields and the initial ticking sound Soken presented. Given that the new job is a physical rather than magical ranged DPS, it's unlikely to cast spells in the manner of a Summoner or Black Mage. Instead, fans propose that the ticking sound could signify the cocking of a crossbow bolt, suggesting a hybrid combat style. While some magical elements might be incorporated, the primary physical aspect of the job is envisioned to involve directing a formidable bird companion to attack adversaries.
As the community continues to dissect every hint and speculate on the possibilities, definitive answers await the official announcement from Square Enix at the Tokyo Fan Fest. This highly anticipated event will take place from October 31st to November 1st at Tokyo's Makuhari Messe.
