Bubble tea chain Gong Cha and Square Enix will be teaming up for a special FFXIV Dawntrail event starting on July 17, 2024. People who purchase drinks can get in-game items like a mount
This came up during the FFXIV Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXXII. Near the end, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida and Square Enix General Manager of Community & Service Division Toshio “Foxclon” Murouchi announced a number of collaborations were announced. That’s when they brought up how worldwide bubble tea chain Gong Cha will be joining the likes of Uniqlo, Vogue Japan, and high-end doll-maker Volks when it comes to tie-ins.
The FFXIV collaboration event will give visitors to any Gong Cha location in Japan, North America, Europe, and Oceania who purchase drinks in a single visit certain themed items. The bonus for purchasing three or more drinks is a special mount for player characters to take across Eorzea: The Porxie King. In addition, the cups will include special FFXIV designs to celebrate. The event begin on July 17, 2024, then run until August 28, 2024.
The most recent Live Letter also included updates on dungeons and raid content, player Housing, and detailed the patch schedule following Dawntrail‘s initial release.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The new Dawntrail expansion will release on July 2, 2024, with the pre-order early-access period starting June 28, 2024.
