What to expect in Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker—new classes, stat squish, bunny boys and more

Limsa Lominsa is empty, my belts are unequipped and I've been casually deafened by Shadowbringers' title music one last time—Final Fantasy 14 has officially kicked off its maintenance in preparation for Endwalker launching in early access on December 3.

A new expansion means big changes, a new story and long login queues. There's a lot to look forward to with Endwalker's release, and some things to be wary of, too. Here's what you can expect during the launch weekend and the weeks beyond.