FFXIV 2026 Fan Fest Keynote: Start Time and Viewing Details The 2026 Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest is set to begin on Friday, April 24, with the highly anticipated keynote event scheduled to start at 10 a.m. PDT. Square Enix, the developer behind the game, has confirmed the keynote will last approximately two hours and will be streamed live on the FFXIV YouTube channel and the game’s official Twitch channel. The event will feature multiple time zones, with the keynote beginning at 1 p.m. EDT, 2 p.m. BRT, 6 p.m. BST, 7 p.m. CEST, 2 a.m. JST, and 3 a.m. AEST on the same day. The keynote will be presented by FFXIV producer Naoki Yoshida, who is known for making major announcements during the Fan Fest. In 2023, Yoshida unveiled the Dawntrail expansion during the event, which marked a significant milestone for the game. The Dawntrail 7.5 update, the final major patch for the expansion, is set to launch a few days after the Fan Fest concludes, fueling speculation about potential revelations regarding FFXIV 8.0. However, Square Enix has not officially confirmed any details about the next major version of the game, leaving fans to anticipate what might be unveiled. While the keynote is the centerpiece of the event, Square Enix has planned additional activities in the 24 hours following the keynote. These include an interview panel featuring Yoshida and FFXIV battle designer Hikaru Tamaki, a cosplay showcase, an hour-long concert with FFXIV pianist Keiko, the season’s PvP championship, and a talk by FFXIV localization lead Michael-Christopher Koji Fox. The full schedule of events is available on the Fan Fest Lodestone page. The Fan Fest will conclude with a performance by The Primals, the game’s rock band, which includes Koji Fox and sound director Masayoshi Soken.#square_enix #dawntrail #naoki_yoshida #ffxiv #the_primals
