Of course, there's likely a meaning beneath the term that will only be revealed in context. It'll be interesting to see if Forspoken truly is the next Final Fantasy 14 expansion's subtitle, whether the word is intended to mean being ensorcelled and controlled or if it means cursed and driven. Those who have completed Final Fantasy 14's recent 5.4 "Future's Rewritten" patch, which involves a witch, may be able to draw some conclusions regarding where the next expansion would go.Īn alternative meaning for Forspoken is to attract and fascinate, which is not so unlike being bewitched but is much different than being cursed. But in use, it's more typically associated with being cursed or bewitched. At its most generic, Forspoken means to have been denounced or to be denied. Forspoken, as a compound word with multiple meanings, fits into that group very well.įurther, Forspoken fits as the new expansion's subtitle thematically, as well. Final Fantasy 14's previous expansions have been named Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers. However, even at face value, the association should be somewhat clear. The connection is purely a guess on the part of fans. After all, there's no otherwise clear association between the Forspoken trademark and Final Fantasy 14. RELATED: Final Fantasy 14: Dad of Light Author Passes AwayĪs for why Forspoken is believed to be a Final Fantasy 14 expansion subtitle, that takes a bit of explaining. Only now, when fans are looking specifically for a Final Fantasy 14 expansion subtitle, has it drawn renewed attention. The tweet makes clear that the trademark was originally filed by Square Enix on September 24 and published on October 13, though it went unnoticed at the time. Given the lack of a clear association with any Square Enix property, it was perhaps ignored. The Forspoken trademark was only just recently discovered, shared online by a Twitter scrawler of recently-published Japanese trademarks. A recently discovered Square Enix trademark for "Forspoken" could end up being the new Final Fantasy 14 expansion's subtitle. Anxious for new details, fans have been scouring the internet for potential leaks and one just may have been found. In February, Square Enix and producer Naoki Yoshida will hold one of their beloved live events, during which fans expect the next Final Fantasy 14 expansion to be announced. Final Fantasy 14 fans are currently holding back their excitement.
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