Can I skip Dawntrail MSQ?

Yes, you can skip the Dawntrail MSQ in FFXIV, but you can't use an official story skip potion for the current expansion (Dawntrail) yet; you'd have to manually skip cutscenes or use third-party services, though skipping often means missing context, getting under-leveled, and potentially ruining story elements for future content, with many players finding parts of Dawntrail slow and worth skipping cutscenes for, while others recommend experiencing it at least once.
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How long is the Dawntrail MSQ?

The Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Main Scenario Quest (MSQ) takes the average player around 30-40 hours to complete when watching cutscenes, with some finding it closer to 50 hours if they explore more, while those skipping everything can finish in 10-12 hours. It features 100 quests and has a significant amount of voiced dialogue and cutscenes, comparable to Endwalker in length, making it a substantial story experience. 
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Do you have to finish Endwalker to start Dawntrail?

Once you have finished all main scenario quests of the Endwalker expansion, you'll be ready for Dawntrail's story - and there's a lot to look forward to.
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How long are the cutscenes in Dawntrail?

FF14 player counts around 21 hours of cutscenes in Dawntrail—making it the second longest expansion next to Endwalker—and I can't for the life of me tell you why.
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How long is FF16 if you skip cutscenes?

However, if you're someone who tends to skip cutscenes, your playtime will drastically decrease. Since Final Fantasy 16 is such a story-heavy game, a majority of the lore is presented to you in detailed cutscenes. If you skip them, you should expect to complete the game in less than 20 hours.
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FFXIV Dawntrail - Idiot Guide On What To Do After MSQ

What game took 9 years to make?

Too Human: 1999-2008 (9 years)

Too Human had one of the longest and strangest roads to release in gaming history.
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What game has a 71 minute cutscene?

The longest cutscene sequence is also from MGS4 - 71 minutes of cutscenes are combined together in the game's climax to explain events after the game's story has concluded.
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Is Dawntrail the longest expansion?

Dawntrail is the second-longest expansion in terms of cutscenes, right after Endwalker.
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What is the longest cutscene of all time?

The longest single cutscene in a video game is the epilogue in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (MGS4), clocking in at around 71 minutes, a feat recognized by Guinness World Records for its immense length and detail, though some argue it's a collection of scenes rather than one continuous flow. MGS4 is famous for its extensive cinematics, totaling over 8 hours, but that final sequence stands out as a landmark in video game storytelling length.
 
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Why is UwU called UwU in FFXIV?

UwU is a face but also used as the acronym for Ultimate Weapon (Ultimate) raid in FFXIV. It's one of 2 Ultimate difficulty raids in FFXIV that many players may not even know exists because of its unlock requirements.
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Which FFXIV expansion is the shortest?

Heavensward is the shortest in terms of main and post content! Stormblood launch is almost as long as the entirety of the Heavenward expansion alone (edit: was missing 10 quests for Heavensward, had 84).
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Is 7.3 the end of Dawntrail?

FFXIV Patch 7.3 Is The End Of Dawntrail

The initial reception to Dawntrail was mixed at best, with many fans praising the game's new dungeons and locations, but criticizing the overuse of new protagonist Wuk Lamat and the generally unimpressive story.
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Is FF14 too time consuming?

As a player coming from lost ark, i can say that it is a game that can be very time consuming. You will have weekly raids to do that you have to have parties to always play with, own multiple characters to have better progress in game. My schedule pretty much revolves around it.
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What is the level cap in Dawntrail?

The Dawntrail level cap in Final Fantasy XIV is Level 100, increasing from the previous cap of Level 90, bringing new zones, dungeons, and content for players to explore as they progress to the new maximum. Players can reach this cap efficiently through activities like FATE farming in new zones, Duty Support, Deep Dungeons, or new crafting/gathering methods.
 
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Which game has the longest story?

The longest story-driven games often involve massive RPGs with 100+ hour campaigns, with titles like Persona 5 Royal, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth frequently cited for deep, extensive narratives. For sheer hours spent, some games like Melvor Idle or Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate offer hundreds of hours for completionists, but true narrative depth can be found in epic RPGs like Dragon Quest VII or Baldur's Gate 3, known for their enormous word counts and branching stories. 
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What game has the longest script?

While Kingdom Come: Deliverance II claims a massive 2.2 million-word script, making it a strong contender for the longest ever, Baldur's Gate 3 currently holds the official Guinness World Record for the longest video game script, with over 2.5 million total words (including dialogue, UI, and item descriptions). Developers of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II are seeking official recognition, but BG3 remains the current record holder, known for its immense branching narratives. 
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What game has the most cutscenes?

While pinpointing a single "most" is tough, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is legendary for its extreme cutscene density, with nearly 8 hours of cinematics (40% of playtime) and a Guinness World Record for a 71-minute single sequence, but modern RPGs like Final Fantasy XVI (11 hours) and the Trails series also boast massive amounts, while Kingdom Hearts III has over 12 hours to explain its complex lore. 
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Is FFXIV LGBT friendly?

FF14 is notably gay in other ways, too. For example, there's no gender restriction on the in-game wedding ceremony, and patches are continuing to smash through gender-restricted clothing items. It's extremely easy to make the prettiest twink you can in the frilliest dress—and moreover, it looks good.
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Do you get all the expansions if you buy Dawntrail?

The expansions are included in the full version of Dawntrail, so when you add the full licence to your account upon official release, you will also gain access to previous expansions.
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How much time passed between Endwalker and Dawntrail?

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is the fifth expansion pack to Final Fantasy XIV, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed and published by Square Enix for Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It was released on July 2, 2024, over two years after Endwalker, the ...
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What's the shortest video game ever?

The "shortest video game" depends on definition, but contenders include Jack in the Dark (Guinness World Record for action-adventure, 13 steps) and incredibly fast speedruns like Sonic Angel Island (18 seconds) or luck-based Clue (under 1 second). For intentionally short narrative experiences, games like A Short Hike (1.5 hrs) or Kamiko (1 hr) are popular, while the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Wii game's story mode is also extremely brief.
 
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What is the #1 best game ever?

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
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