Final Fantasy 14 reveals the heartbreaking story of the legendary Endwalker song

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Key Takeaways

  • Ardbert narrates the touching Final Fantasy 14 song “Close in the Distance” to Warrior of Light.
  • The song was enhanced with a performance by voice actor Junichi Suwabe, which added depth to Ardbert's character.
  • Unexpected lore reveals happy fans, highlighting the emotional connection between the player and Ardbert.



Final Fantasy 14 Just confirmed “Near Far Away” – the unforgettable theme from Ultima Thule in Endwalker – sung from Ardbert's perspective to the Warrior of Light. This is inspiring Final Fantasy 14 The lore was revealed in an unexpected place: a concert for THE PRIMALS.

Masayoshi Soken is the famous sound director who received the famous label for Final Fantasy 14 SY 16. The composer is also an accomplished musician, as evidenced by his Final Fantasy 14 rock band, THE PRIMALS, who have been performing for years since 2014.


However, their last concert in Japan on September 21st and 22nd produced an unexpected story. Final Fantasy 14 himself. According to Game Watch, Junichi Suwabe, the Japanese voice actor for Ardbert, the “Warrior of Darkness”, was on THE PRIMALS show as a special guest. Suwabe provided narration to the audience as Ardbert as the show progressed, thanking them for coming, reciting quotes from the play, and taking them on an emotional rollercoaster. It ended with “Near Far Away”, the theme song from Ultima Thule Endwalker by the famous American musician Jason Charles Miller – and through Suwabe's narration, it is confirmed that the song is from Ardbert's point of view to the character of the player.


“Near and far away” Narrated by Ardbert from FF14

Warning: Spoilers for Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker below.


Ardbert's first encounter with fans Heavensward as a warrior in the dark, and will return as a ghost Shadowbringersbecause he failed to prevent his world from being overrun by the Flood of Light. It is later revealed that the souls of Ardbert and the Warriors of Light are part of a larger entity, and near the end of the expansion he merges with the players, giving them the power to complete the battle. Between his compelling story and his unique voice in English and Japanese, Ardbert is one of the most popular actors Final Fantasy 14.


Previously, Final Fantasy 14 senior story creator Natsuko Ishikawa – who wrote many of the best arcs there FF14including Ardbert arcs in two Heavensward SY Shadowbringers – teased that “Close in the Distance” was sung from a character's point of view. Now, more than two years later, Final Fantasy 14 confirmed that he meant Ardbert. Miller also sang “Shadowbringers”, the theme of the eponymous expansion, which suggests that the song can also be sung from Ardbert's point of view.

Needless to say, Final Fantasy 14 fans were amazed to learn this lore – especially at one show. “Close in the Distance” is already one of the most emotional songs Final Fantasy 14but learning about it from the perspective of such a beloved character is enough to move players to tears again. Fans interested in seeing a rerun of the show can do so until October 7 for 4,400 yen – about $30.

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