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

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

Final Fantasy XIV players are paying tribute to the bassist of the game’s official band, mourning him and celebrating his legacy with virtual, in-game funerals across servers worldwide.

Eikichi Iwai was the bass guitarist for The Primals, a band formed specifically to make some of the music in Square Enix’s extremely popular MMORPG. While they aren’t the only ones responsible for some of the game’s iconic tunes, they’re certainly some of the most notable, and they’ve become a firm fixture in the Final Fantasy fanbase over the years.

Iwai’s death was officially announced on November 11, 2026 by his own rock band, Chirinuruwowa, and the Final Fantasy XIV development team, the latter of which penned a public letter to fans informing them of the news.

“As announced earlier today, we are deeply saddened to share the news of the sudden passing of bassist Eikichi Iwai,” the statement reads. “Having witnessed his truly unforgettable performance on stage at the recent FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival in Japan, the sudden news of his passing has come as a profound shock. The members of THE PRIMALS and the entire FFXIV Development and Operations teams are overcome with deep sorrow.

“As we reflect on all that Eikichi-san has left behind, our thoughts are with him, and we offer our heartfelt condolences.”

Chirinuruwowa published a similar statement on social media. “We regret to inform you that our bassist, Iwaieikichi, has passed away suddenly,” the group wrote. ” The band also informed fans that all upcoming performances in their Endless Loop 2026 -Public- tour have been cancelled.


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