Final Fantasy 14has manyreferences to other games in theFinal Fantasyseries. While some collaborations allow players to acquiremounts or iconic outfits inspired by the other games, some ofFinal Fantasy 14’s amazing locationsare based on places that appear throughout Square Enix’s franchise.
This is the case with theGold Saucer, inspired byFinal Fantasy 7’s amusement park. Much like in its original version, inFinal Fantasy 14it includes mini-games through which players canget Manderville Gold Saucer Points (MGP)that can be exchanged for rewards. But before players can venture into this area and use its features, it’s necessary to unlock it - here is how!
How To Unlock The Manderville Gold Saucer In FF14
The first thing players will need to unlock the Gold Saucer is to reach level 15 and complete the quest “The Gridanian Envoy”, “The Lominsan Envoy”, or “The Ul’dahn Envoy”, according to their starting city. This will unlock airship travel, as well as make the level 15 quest"It Could Happen To You"available.
Players will need to head to Ul’dah - Steps of Nald to interact with the Well-heeled Youth (X: 9.6, Y: 9.0) to initiate the quest. He will share tales of his good fortune and explain that his prizes are a result of his exploits in the Gold Saucer, a new entertainment venue popular with Ul’dahns. The character will then give the adventurer a golden airship ticket that must be presented to Elyenora (X: 10.7, Y: 11.1) at the Airship Landing (talk to Willahelm (X: 10.7, Y: 10.3) in Ul’dah - Steps of Nald to get there). After making sure the ticket is valid, she will send the player to the Gold Saucer, and following a cutscene, the quest will be complete.
It’s possible to travel to the Gold Saucer by airship, but it’s easier to attune to the aetheryte there to return by teleporting any time you want, so don’t forget to do that! The place also has aethernet shards that make it easier to move around after attuning to each of them.
When the player first arrives at the venue, they should speak to the Airship Ticketer (X: 5.3, Y: 8.0) and complete the quest"World of Wonders"to receive five Gold Saucer tickets that can be redeemed for one free play at any of the park’s mini attractions. Throughout the quest, the player will learn more about the location and all it has to offer, and they will come across the Gold Saucer Attendant (X: 4.8, Y: 6.7) in Entrance Square. Speaking to this NPC allows players to exchange gil for MGP, which is necessary to participate in the various mini-games available. Do note that this is restricted to players who have less than 500 MGP, and that MGP cannot be exchanged for gil.
The Gold Saucer’s Activities And Rewards
There are various mini-games available at the Gold Saucer, and by playing them it’s possible to earn MGP that can be exchanged for rewards.
MGP can be exchanged for various prizes. These include weapons and armor that can be used forglamour,FF14’s transmog system, as well as minions,items to unlock mounts, different hairstyles, fashion accessories, orchestrion rolls, furnishing for those whoenjoy the housing system, andeven some unlockable emotes.
