In collaboration with lead singer Chrissy Constanza of Against the Current, SQUARE ENIX® announced a joint effort that brings an original song to FINAL FANTASY™ XIV’s latest expansion pack, Dawntrail™, as part of the critically-acclaimed online game’s all-new raid series, The Arcadion.
The new song, titled “Give It All,” is composed by reknown FINAL FANTASY XIV composer Masayoshi Soken and performed by the official FINAL FANTASY XIV band THE PRIMALS with vocals from Costanza. This anthemic rock track plays during the final battle of The Arcadion’s thrilling raid tier, as Costanza effectively embodies the boss through the lyrics. The new track will also be featured on the “THE PRIMALS – Riding Home” album due to release on September 7, 2024.
I’m so excited to let you guys know that I’ve collaborated with @FF_XIV_EN on a song for their new raid series, the Arcadion! The song is called “Give It All” and it was such an honor to work with the legendary Soken-san! Have you beat all the new raid bosses yet?! #FFXIV pic.twitter.com/lpdu6vCydn
— Chrissy Costanza (@ChrissyCostanza) July 23, 2024
In an interview published today on the SQUARE ENIX blog, Costanza gave deeper insight into her background as a gamer, her relationship with the FINAL FANTASY series, her thoughts on how video games and music elevate each other, and more. Costanza declared her excitement for the collaboration, stating that having her music featured in a FINAL FANTASY title is a “dream come true,” calling the experience “completely surreal.”
“I’ve been both a musician and a gamer my entire life and LOVE both worlds so much. I think music is the foundation of so much of the world, whether it’s the soundtrack of movies or just playing in a store while you’re shopping, it can completely change the emotional landscape of your experience.” said Costanza. “Gaming itself is an immersive experience – video games can be exhilarating, exciting, scary, sad, awe-inspiring and more. Pairing the right music with the right game just completely enhances the player’s experience, and also brings the game out into the real world. It’s more than just a song, it’s more than just a game.”
Released on July 2, 2024, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail marks the beginning of a new chapter of FINAL FANTASY XIV as the Warrior of Light is poised once more to embark upon the road to adventure. Journey to the distant continent of Tural, explore new areas such as the mountainous region of Urqopacha, the deep forests of Kozama’uka, the rain starved plains of Shaaloani and more as claimants prepare to compete for the throne of the Dawnservant. Eorzea’s champion is to accompany Wuk Lamat, as her ally in this rite of succession—an endeavor which calls them across the glittering seas.
With more than 30 million total registered players, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The Free Trial includes all content from A Realm Reborn™, the Heavensward™ and Stormblood™ expansions (and updates through Patch 4.58), including an additional playable race (Au Ra) and five additional playable jobs (Dark Knight, Astrologian, Machinist, Red Mage, and Samurai). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to three full FINAL FANTASY titles, without a limit on playtime. The Free Trial and full game are now available on Windows®, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Mac and Steam®, More information can be found at: https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial
For more information on The Arcadion raid series and further updates to Dawntrail and the 7.x series of patch updates, please visit the promotional website: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/dawntrail/.
-Press Release
