LOS ANGELES (July 23, 2024) – In collaboration with lead singer Chrissy Constanza of Against the Current, SQUARE ENIX® has announced a joint effort that brings an original song to FINAL FANTASY™ XIV latest expansion pack, Dawn Trail™, as part of the all-new raid series in the critically acclaimed online game, The Arcadion.
The new song, titled “Give It All,” is composed by the famous FINAL FANTASY XIV composer Masayoshi Soken and performed by the civil servant FINAL FANTASY XIV THE PRIMALS featuring vocals by Costanza. This anthemic rock track plays during the final battle of the thrilling raid level The Arcadion, with Costanza effectively embodying the boss through the lyrics. The new track will also be featured on the album “THE PRIMALS – Riding Home” set to release on September 7, 2024.
Warriors of Light can view a video message from Chrissy Costanza here: https://x.com/ChrissyCostanza/status/1815769330283639164
In an interview published today on the SQUARE ENIX blog, Costanza gave a deeper look into her gaming journey, her relationship with the FINAL FANTASY series, her thoughts on how video games and music elevate each other, and more. Costanza expressed her excitement for the collaboration, saying that having her music featured in a FINAL FANTASY title is a “dream come true,” calling the experience “completely surreal.”
Read the full interview here: https://sqex.to/trTx1.
“I’ve always been a musician and a gamer and I LOVE both worlds. I think music is the foundation of so much of the world, whether it’s the soundtrack to a movie or just playing it in a store while you’re shopping, it can completely change the emotional landscape of your experience,” Costanza said. “Gaming itself is an immersive experience: video games can be exhilarating, exciting, scary, sad, awe-inspiring, and so much more. Pairing the right music with the right game completely elevates the player’s experience and also brings the game 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: Path of Dawn marks the beginning of a new chapter of FINAL FANTASY XIV The Warrior of Light is ready to embark upon the path of adventure once again. Journey to the distant continent of Tural, exploring new areas such as the mountainous region of Urqopacha, the deep forests of Kozama’uka, the rain-starved plains of Shaaloani, and more as the contenders prepare to compete for the throne of the Servant of the Dawn. The champion of Eorzea must accompany Wuk Lamat, as an ally in this rite of succession—an undertaking that calls them across the glittering seas.
With over 30 million registered players in total, there’s never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed game. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The free trial includes all content from A kingdom is reborn™, the Toward the sky™ and Blood of the Storm™ (and updates through patch 4.58), including an additional playable race (Au Ra) and five additional playable jobs (Black Knight, Astrologian, Machinist, Red Mage, and Samurai). Free trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and narrative experiences equivalent to three full FINAL FANTASY titles, with no time limit. The free trial and full game are available now on Windows®, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, and Steam®. For more information, visit: https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial
For more information on the Arcadion Raid Series and other updates Dawn Trail and the 7.x patch update series, please visit the promotional website: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/dawntrail/.
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THE PRIMARIES: https://www.jp.square-enix.com/music/sem/page/ff14/primals/en/profile/
『THE PRIMALS – Riding Home』Square Enix Online Store NA: https://na.store.square-enix-games.com/the-primals—riding-home
『THE PRIMALS – Riding Home』Square Enix EU Online Store: https://eu.store.square-enix-games.com/the-primals—riding-home
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Best known as the powerhouse vocalist of alternative sensation Against The Current, Chrissy Costanza, who captivates 4.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has racked up over 3 billion streams, makes a bold and imaginative entrance into the solo music scene with the announcement of her fantasy-inspired debut single, “7 Minutes In Hell,” available this Friday, July 19th on all digital streaming platforms. Fresh off a European tour and sold-out festivals, Costanza is not only an internationally acclaimed vocalist, but also a veteran gamer. Against The Current has a long history in the gaming space, most notably as the artist behind Legends Never Die, a collaboration with Riot Games for the 2017 League of Legends Worlds anthem. The collaboration has racked up over 500 million streams on Spotify alone, has gone gold, and is on track to be certified platinum. Chrissy then recorded another anthem for Worlds 2019, titled Phoenix, which also has over 250 million streams. Additionally, Chrissy has collaborated with brands and organizations such as FPX, SquareEnix, HP Omen, Alienware, Razer and more.
About THE PRIMALS
THE PRIMARIES – FINAL FANTASY XIVGUNN’s official group has been led by sound director Masayoshi Soken since 2014. The members are Masayoshi Soken (Gt/Vo), Michael-Christopher Koji Fox (Vo), GUNN (Gt), Eikichi Iwai (Ba), and Tetsuya Tachibana (Dr).
Their first major album “THE PRIMALS” was released in May 2018, and they have worked on several albums of arrangements. Most recently, they produced the main theme for Final Fantasy XIV: Path of DawnIn June 2022, they held a two-day concert at Makuhari Messe Event Hall. Tickets sold out immediately after going on general sale, attracting great attention. In September 2024, they will hold “THE PRIMALS Live in Japan – Darkest Before Dawn” for two days at Yokohama Arena, their largest concert to date, to celebrate THE PRIMALS’ 10th anniversary of formation.
The group’s activities are not limited to Japan, but also include solo live performances in Seoul, South Korea, and participation in the FINAL FANTASY XIV FAN FESTIVAL held in North America, Europe, South Korea, and China, gaining global appeal with their energetic performances.
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