Final Fantasy XIV Players Mourn The Primals Bassist With In-Game Funerals and Gatherings

Final Fantasy XIV players have held in-game gatherings to mourn Eikichi Iwai, bassist for the game’s official band, The Primals. His sudden death has prompted tributes from the game’s development team, musicians and fans, reflecting the importance of his performances to the game’s community.

Iwai was 57 and had played with The Primals since 2014. Players gathered on servers worldwide, including around a campfire in Limsa Lominsa and for more than seven hours in Ultima Thule; his other band, Chirinuruwowa, cancelled its upcoming tour performances.