Behind-The-Scenes, Inspirations and More Revealed in Interview with Lead Singer of Against the Current
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.
Warriors of Light can view a video message from Chrissy Costanza here:
https://x.com/ChrissyCostanza/status/1815769330283639164
In an interview published 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.”
Read the full interview here: https://sqex.to/trTx1
“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/
THE PRIMALS:
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 ONLINE STORE EU:
https://eu.store.square-enix-games.com/the-primals---riding-home
About Chrissy Costanza
Renowned as the powerhouse vocalist of the alternative sensation Against The Current, Chrissy Costanza, who captivates 4.5 million listeners monthly on Spotify and has garnered over 3 billion streams, is making a bold, 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 across all digital streaming platforms. Fresh off a sold-out European and festival tour, Costanza is not only an internationally celebrated singer, but a lifelong 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 amassed over 500 Million streams on Spotify alone, has gone Gold and is set to be certified Platinum. Chrissy went on to record another anthem for the 2019 Worlds, called Phoenix, which also boasts over 250 Million streams. In addition, Chrissy has collaborated with brands and organizations such as FPX, SquareEnix, HP Omen, Alienware, Razer and more.
About THE PRIMALS
THE PRIMALS - FINAL FANTASY XIV’s official band 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 major debut album "THE PRIMALS" was released in May 2018, and they have worked on several arrangement albums. Most recently, they produced the main theme for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. In June 2022, they held a two-day concert at the Makuhari Messe Event Hall. Tickets sold out immediately after going on general sale, capturing a great deal of attention. In September 2024, they will hold "THE PRIMALS Live in Japan - Darkest Before Dawn" for two days at Yokohama Arena, their largest concert ever, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of THE PRIMALS' formation.
The band'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, giving a worldwide appeal with their energetic performances.
