Announcing the EU Art Contest!

25 August 2023
4 Final Fantasy 14 artworks, including a digital illustration of player characters two screenshots of a hooded figure and a Miqo'te wielding a planisphere, and a model of Perfect Alexander.

Calling all artisans of the realm: the Fan Festival 2023 in London Art Contest is here! Show your Warrior of Light’s fascinating adventures through your creativity and skill!

We would like you to share with us your Adventures in FINAL FANTASY XIV through one or more of the following categories available to choose from:

  • Illustrated Works
  • Screenshot (Unaltered)
  • Screenshot (Altered)
  • Physical Handcrafted Works

Be sure to carefully review the official rules below and submit your entry by Tuesday, 26 September 2023 at 14:59 (GMT) / 15:59 (BST). We look forward to receiving your amazing creations!

FINAL FANTASY XIV FAN FESTIVAL 2023 IN LONDON ART CONTEST (THE “PROMOTION”) OFFICIAL RULES

KEY RULES

A. Official Rules: The Official Rules for this Promotion consist of both (i) these key rules summarising the important rules for participating in the Promotion (the “Key Rules”) and (ii) the Additional Promotion Official Rules (“Additional Rules”) applicable to your place of legal residence. Please review the Additional Rules at the following URL:

B. Territories: This Promotion is open only to individuals who are legal residents and physically and permanently located in one of the following countries/territories at the date and time of entry (the “Promotion Jurisdiction”):

  • The United Kingdom (excluding the British Overseas Territories), Germany, France (excluding Overseas France), Finland, Sweden, Austria, Spain, Norway, Australia.

C. Age Limit: This Promotion is open only to individuals 18 years of age or older at the date and time of entry.

D. Entry Period: You may enter the Promotion only between Friday, 25 August 2023 at 15:00 (GMT) / 16:00 (BST) and Tuesday, 26 September 2023 at 14:59 (GMT) / 15:59 (BST) (the “Entry Period”).

E. Entry Procedure and Limitations: In order to enter the Promotion, you must complete the following steps during the Entry Period:

Step One:

Create a piece of art themed around “Adventures in FFXIV” in one (1) of the following four (4) categories (individually a “Category” and collectively the “Categories”) (an entry under each Category shall be an “Entry”):

Illustrated Works

This category is designated for any form of artwork, whether it be digital, or hand drawn. To submit a hand drawn piece, please scan or photograph the artwork and submit a digital copy.

  • One (1) image per Entry.
  • Images must be high-resolution with 150dpi minimum, 300dpi preferred.
  • Image Resolution: 16:9 or 9:16 aspect ratio
  • Image Format: .jpg, or .png file format.
  • File Size: Maximum of 5MB.

Screenshot (Unaltered)

This category is designated for unaltered in-game screenshots taken using only the features available in FINAL FANTASY XIV (such as group pose).

  • One (1) image per Entry.
  • Image Size/Resolution: Width or height of the image must not exceed 1920 pixels.
  • Image Format: .jpg, or .png file format.
  • File Size: Maximum of 5MB.

* All screenshots must have the unaltered copyright line present in the lower left corner of the image to be accepted in the Screenshot (Unaltered) category.

* Screenshots that do not fit the standard 16:9 ratio (1920x1080 pixels), for instance when taken on a widescreen monitor, should be resized to fit the maximum 1920 pixels width for landscape or the 1920 pixels height for portrait.

* If a screenshot Entry with multiple characters is selected as a finalist or winner, only the character specified by the entrant will be awarded the prize. Please make sure to get approval from others appearing in the screenshot when submitting a screenshot with multiple characters.

Screenshot (Altered)

This category is designated for in-game screenshots that have been altered or adjusted beyond using existing in-game features such as using post-processing or graphic editing software. Entries created exclusively using in-game features (such as group pose) should be submitted in the Screenshot (Unaltered) Category.

  • One (1) image per Entry.
  • Image Size/Resolution: Width or height of the image must not exceed 1920 pixels.
  • Image Format: .jpg, or .png file format.
  • File Size: Maximum of 5MB.

* Please do not use any characters or artwork unrelated to FINAL FANTASY XIV when altering the screenshot.

* Screenshots that do not fit the standard 16:9 ratio (1920x1080 pixels), for instance when taken on a widescreen monitors, should be resized to fit the maximum 1920 pixels width for landscape or the 1920 pixels height for portrait.

* If a screenshot Entry featuring multiple characters is selected as a finalist or winner, only the character specified by the entrant will be awarded the prize. Please make sure to get approval from others appearing in the screenshot when submitting a screenshot with multiple characters.

Physical Handcrafted Works

This category is designated for any physically crafted works such as accessories, jewellery, plush, figures, sculptures, etc. To submit an Entry, please take photographs of the handcrafted piece.

  • You may upload up to three (3) images per Entry to show the work from different views/angles. (required)
  • Image Format: .jpg, or .png file format.
  • File Size: Maximum of 5MB.
  • You may also submit one (1) link to a short video uploaded to YouTube to show the work with any moving parts or functionality. (optional)
  • Video Resolution: 1920x1080
  • We will not accept any physically mailed-in Entries.

* All Entries must be the original creative work of the entrant submitting the Entry. You may not submit works created by another person.

* The use of Artificial Intelligence software to create or generate any portion of any Entry submission is prohibited. If Sponsor determines that any Entry uses any Artificial Intelligence software, such Entry shall be disqualified at Sponsor’s discretion.

* You may submit multiple Entries during the Entry Period; however, only one (1) Entry will be accepted per entrant. If multiple Entries are submitted to different categories by the same entrant, only the last entered category/submission will be accepted.

* Please refrain from sharing your artworks publicly until the Fan Festival 2023 in London entries have been shared on the Fan Festival voting website on or around mid-October 2023, in order to protect your Entry.

Step Two:

Submit your Entry via the submission form.

How to Use the Entry Submission Form

1. After visiting the submission form, log in with your Square Enix Account.

A screenshot of the landing page for the art contest, with the text click the log in button to proceed, with a button saying log in underneath.

2. Enter the required information.

After you log in, the entry submission form will be displayed. Fill out all the required information.

  • Category Selection
  • Character Name
  • Home World Name
  • The URL to your Character Profile on Lodestone (Ex. https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/000000/)
  • Nickname
  • Entry Title
  • Preferred In-game Item Prize (See Prize section)
  • Brief comment (Maximum of 400 characters)

* Your nickname, entry title, and comment will be publicly posted alongside your entry should it be selected.

* Other than instances when you are using your real name for your nickname, please do not include personal information (such as your name or address) in your submission.

A screenshot of the art contest submission form, with fields for entrants to enter information such as their home world, character name and nickname before clicking proceed to confirmation.

3. Upload your image(s).

Submit your image(s) via the image upload feature.

A screenshot of the upload tool in the art contest form. Entrants can either drag and drop the files to upload in the upper box, or can browse their computer and upload a file in the lower box.

You can either drag and drop your image into the area indicated by ①, or you can choose the “Select files to upload.” button to browse and select an image file on your computer. You’ll be able to confirm the images you’ve selected in the area indicated by ②.

Once you’ve filled out the required information and finished uploading your images, select “Proceed to Confirmation” to advance.

4. Confirm the details of your submission.

On this screen, you can confirm the information you’ve entered. Make sure there are no errors in the submitted information and select “Submit Entry” to proceed if there are no errors. If you would like to edit your submitted information, select Edit Entry.

Once you finish submitting your entry, the following screen will be displayed.

A screenshot confirming the successful submission of an entry to the art contest. A postmoogle is next to a text box that says the Community team will announce the finalists around mid-October 2023.

You can log back in to see if your Entry has been submitted or if you would like to submit a new Entry to change your existing Entry.

F. Winner Selection:

Sponsor shall select fifty (50) finalists from the Illustrated Works, fifty (50) finalists from the Screenshots (Unaltered), fifty (50) finalists from the Screenshots (Altered), and fifty (50) finalists from the Physical Handcrafted Works. A total of two hundred (200) finalists will be selected by Sponsor based on the:

  • Technical quality of the Entry
  • Originality of the Entry
  • Creativity of the Entry
  • Artistic elements of the Entry
  • Adherence to the theme of the contest: “Adventures in FFXIV”

Sponsor will display the finalists’ Entries online before the Fan Festival in London event on or about mid-October 2023. Voting will be open to anyone with a European FINAL FANTASY XIV account (the “Voters”). Voters will select the ultimate winners from the eligible finalists that best fit one or more of the three (3) voting categories below (“Voting Categories”), each Voting Category having its own voting criteria:

Voting Categories:

Amazing / Cool / Fun

Sponsor shall collect votes to determine the winners from each of the Voting Categories. There will be a total of twelve (12) winners. Three (3) winners from the Illustrated Works category, three (3) winners from the Screenshot (Unaltered) category, three (3) winners from the Screenshot (Altered) category, and three (3) winners from the Physical Handcrafted Works category. Winners shall be selected on or around 22 October 2023 at 240 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NW.

G. Prize(s):

Two hundred (200) finalists shall each receive one (1) in-game item* of their choice from the items below:

  • Ahriman Choker
  • Bluebird Earring
  • Gaelicap
  • Great Paraserpent
  • Mandragora Choker
  • Modern Aesthetics – Strife
  • Noble Barding
  • Scarf of Wondrous Wit
Eight square images of player characters sporting different FINAL FANTASY 14 in-game items, including hairstyles, fashion accessories, and chocobo wearing the noble barding.

In addition to the above prize, twelve (12) winners shall each receive the following:

  • FINAL FANTASY XIV: ENDWALKER | The Art of Resurrection – Among the Stars (Signed by Naoki Yoshida) (approximate retail value of £29.99 GBP/ €34.99 EUR / $59.00 AUD)
The cover of the book Final Fantasy 14 Endwalker The Art of Resurrection – Among the Stars. It is an illustration of the scions of the seventh dawn against a grey, moonlit background.
  • FINAL FANTASY XIV: ENDWALKER Gaming Mouse Pad (Signed by Naoki Yoshida) (approximate retail value of £34.99 GBP / €37.00 EUR / $68.80 AUD)
FINAL FANTASY 14-themed mousepad featuring illustrated characters of different races as all 20 available jobs. The background is a pattern constructed of the job symbols.
  • One (1) Loporrit Earrings (an in-game FINAL FANTASY XIV item*)
A close-up of an earring in the shape of the head of a Loporrit, a small-rabbit like creature wearing a cloth hat. The earring is also beset with round purple and blue jewels.

* All in-game prizes are non-transferrable with no monetary value and will only be delivered to the character specified upon entry.

In-game item prizes and the physical items listed above are scheduled to be delivered on or about 30 November 2023.

H. Winner Notification: Sponsor, or Sponsor’s designee, will notify winner(s) by or about 22 October 2023 at the Fan Festival in London or on the Fan Festival in London website.

I. Sponsor: The Sponsor of this Promotion is Square Enix Limited.

J. Other:

  • Sponsor reserves the right to change the Category for an Entry, in compliance with these Key Rules, at Sponsor’s sole discretion.
  • Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Entry, in compliance with these Key Rules, at Sponsor's sole discretion.

By entering the Promotion, you agree to be bound and abide by these Key Rules and the Additional Rules applicable to your place of legal residence, and you represent that you satisfy all eligibility.

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS PROMOTION. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. YOU MUST HAVE LEGALLY ACQUIRED ACCESS TO FINAL FANTASY XIV PRIOR TO THE LAUNCH OF THE PROMOTION.

KEY RULES POSTED ON 25 AUGUST 2023.