Final Fantasy XIV Partners with Otakon 2026

#PR July 23, 2026

by Kim Pham

Fans of Final Fantasy XIV will get a chance to celebrate their love of the game at Otakon in Washington D.C. on July 31, 2026-August 2, 2026. This year, they're partnering with Otakon to celebrate their "swords and sorcery" theme and the return of badge choice, featuring special FINAL FANTASY XIV job illustration badges and an Evercold lanyard.

Otakon website

Localization Director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox and Global Community Producer Toshio "Foxclon" Murouchi were the first guests announced for this 2026 event and will be participating in panels, a workshop, and autograph sessions.

The schedule includes:

Friday, July 31, 2026 from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (EDT) at Main Events: Adventures in Localization: Koji Fox's Journey Across FINAL FANTASY XI, XIV, and XVI
Friday, July 31, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (EDT) at Main Events: Music of SQUARE ENIX Concert
Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (EDT) at Panel 2: Duty Finder: Otakon 2026 - A FINAL FANTASY XIV Community Panel
Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (EDT) at Panel 2: From Restaurant Windows to Eorzea: Kunio Oka, Koji Fox and Foxclon
Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (EDT) at International Autographs: Square Enix Final Fantasy XIV Autograph #1 with Toshio Murouchi, Michael-Christopher Koji Fox (WAITLIST ONLY)
Sunday, August 2, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (EDT) at International Autographs: Square Enix Final Fantasy XIV Autograph #2 with Toshio Murouchi, Michael-Christopher Koji Fox (WAITLIST ONLY)

Embassy of Japan Booth

FINAL FANTASY XIV will also be parnering up with Embassy of Japan in the USA for a photo opportunity and giveaways on-site. Visit their booth (#1139) in the Otakon Dealers Room to "level up" before your next trip to Japan.