Final Fantasy is a franchise that's no stranger to unexpected merchandise collaborations. It's released everything from books, to plush toys, to fragrances, and now it has also announced an official Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook.

Square Enix describes the book as “the essential culinarian guide to Hydaelyn.” Victoria Rosenthal serves as its author. It will feature in-game recipes from the critically-acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. The official page announcement page states that it will feature recipes for in-game dishes from both Hydaelyn and Norvrandt, with easy-to-follow instructions. It will also provide tips to make the most out of the ingredients involved. Some of the recipes that will be included are: farmer's breakfast, knight's bread, and rolanberry cheesecake. Though it will use ingredients that are readily available here in the real world, of course. At least we won't need to hunt mobs and hope for the right random drops, or send our retainers out to gather herbs for us, right?

The book is set to release on November 9, 2021 (Tuesday). The cookbook will cost $35. Additionally, it will also contain the following features, as listed on the official Square Enix store page:

  • Exclusive Foreword written by Final Fantasy XIV Producer and Director, Naoki Yoshida.
  • Step-by-step directions with photos. You will learn to make iconic in-game foods.
  • Recipes for every occasion, this book contains recipes for both simple and celebratory fare.
  • “Exquisitely detailed” hardcover, “a must-have” for every Final Fantasy fan.

In other FFXIV news, Twitch streamer Asmongold has reached the Heavensward expansion recently, and fans gave him a heartwarming welcome.