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PC Gamer
Mollie Taylor

I queued for a Final Fantasy 14 boss fight in real life and it was shockingly similar to doing it from the comfort of my PC

Harvey Randall Gamescom Square Enix
Valigarmanda in Final Fantasy 14.

Ever since I saw a random bloke wearing a "I Beat Sephirot" t-shirt at Gamescom two years ago and discovered the existence of the Final Fantasy 14 Battle Challenge, I've been desperate to attempt one for myself. They've been a long-standing feature of conventions like PAX, E3 (RIP), and Gamescom since 2013.

The battle challenges see fans and interested bypassers queue up for a chance to take on one of the game's current story-difficulty trials: For the 2013 Gamescom that was A Realm Reborn's Titan, with other appearances from the likes of Heavensward's Bismark, Stormblood's Lakshmi and Shadowbringers' Titania over the years. Take down the fearsome foe and nab yourself an exclusive tee to celebrate your victory.

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