Join Us at Anime Expo 2025!
FINAL FANTASY XIV is headed to Los Angeles for Anime Expo 2025! We invite new and seasoned adventurers to join us on the show floor to experience our stamp rally activity, create their own Warriors of Light through the New Player Experience, and create memories at our photo spot.
Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida will also be attending as a Guest of Honor and will be featured on a panel discussing his career, inspirations, and Japanese pop culture.
Anime Expo Schedule & Expo Hall Hours
- Thursday, 3 July 2025 – Sunday, 6 July 2025
- Thursday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (PDT)
- Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (PDT)
The FINAL FANTASY XIV booth (SH-3314) will be open during the above hours, so be sure to visit.
Leveling Up: How Anime, Manga, & RPGs Inspired Naoki Yoshida and FINAL FANTASY!
Journey with Naoki Yoshida as he looks back on his life, early career, and experiences working on FFXIV and FFXVI. What are some of his favourite manga or anime? How did they influence his career and FINAL FANTASY? Join us and find out!
Panel Location, Date, and Time
- Los Angeles Convention Center, Petree Hall
- Friday, 4 July 2025 at 12:30 p.m. (PDT) / 19:30 (GMT) / 20:30 (BST) / Saturday, 5 July 2025 at 5:30 (AEST)
Can't join us at Anime Expo? Don't worry! The panel will also be streamed so those unable to attend can enjoy the presentation.
Where to Watch
Booth Activities & Stamp Rally
Our booth will feature activities designed for new adventurers and veterans. Once per day, attendees can queue up at the New Player Experience to receive a stamp rally card featuring three goals to accomplish.
New Player Experience
New players are invited to design a Warrior of Light alongside seasoned adventurers. Once finished, sign up for the Free Trial to receive a stamp and vinyl sticker! Current players are encouraged to show the sprouts the ropes in character creation and then load up their Lodestone profile to show off their own Warrior of Light to receive their stamp and vinyl sticker.
Photo Spot
Stop by our Kugane-themed backdrop and create some memories at our photo spot! Share your photo on social using #FFXIV and #AnimeExpo hashtags to receive a stamp. Cosplays are highly encouraged!
Visitor Survey
We would love to hear about your visit and experience at the booth! Once you are done exploring the booth, use your phone to scan a QR code where we encourage you to answer a short survey to receive a stamp.
Receive all three stamps to earn an FFXIV-themed jet tag and TTRPG trial booklet & clear file! The booklet includes a tutorial manga, simplified rules, premade characters, and an intro adventure. The clear file also doubles as a 1" grid map for gameplay!
* Limit one per attendee. While supplies last.
* Updated June 30, 2025, with details of the FFXIV TTRPG rewards.
Guest of Honor Autograph Sessions
As a Guest of Honor, Naoki Yoshida will be hosting several free autograph sessions during AX.
- Thursday, 3 July 2025 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (PDT)
- Saturday, 5 July 2025 from 12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (PDT)
- Sunday, 6 July 2025 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (PDT)
Those interested in participating can visit the Epic site to reserve a ticket. Tickets for the sessions will be available starting Monday, 16 June 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (PDT). All Autograph sessions will be held at the JW Mariott Gold Ballroom. Please note you must have a valid Autograph ticket to enter the Autograph Area. Do not arrive more than 30 minutes before the start of the session.
Merchandise
We will be selling a variety of merchandise at the booth, including T-shirts featuring the new artwork debuting at AX! Not only will we have items from FFXIV, but also from FINAL FANTASY XI and FINAL FANTASY XVI!
Keep an eye on our social channels for the full product lineup as we get closer to the event.
Giveaways
From stickers, to carrying bags, to FINAL FANTASY XI fans designed to keep you cool in the summer, we have lots of fun giveaways for attendees. We will hand out the sling bags from the booth at various times during the event, and the FFXI fans will be awarded when all three stamps have been earned. We also prepared an additional reward for those who come dressed in FFXIV cosplay or official merch!
* Each giveaway is limited to one per attendee. While supplies last.
Fan-hosted Cosplay Gathering
Anime Expo hosts several fan-organised events, including cosplay gatherings. This year, fans are hosting an FFXIV-themed gathering and we encourage those of you interested to join the fun! The Community team will also be stopping by to snap some photos too!- Date: Friday, 4 July 2025
- Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (PDT)
- Location: Anime Expo Gathering Site #2 – Chick Hearn Court
Learn more about Anime Expo cosplay gatherings.
* Please note that this is a fan-organised event and not affiliated with Square Enix.
Visit the Anime Expo website for event details.
