{
  "id": 19516969,
  "title": "Final Fantasy 14 players are gathering in virtual vigils to honour the passing of the game's most prestigious bass player",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/final-fantasy-14-players-are-gathering-in-virtual-vigils-to-honour",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T15:53:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/final-fantasy/final-fantasy-14-players-are-gathering-in-virtual-vigils-to-honour-the-passing-of-the-games-most-prestigious-bass-player/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Final Fantasy 14 enthusiasts have been gathering in virtual vigils across servers in honor of the game's esteemed bass player, Eikichi Iwai, who passed away at 57. The news was announced on The Lodestone platform, with a post expressing deep sorrow over his sudden passing. The Primals, FF14's in-house band, has been greatly influenced by Iwai's bass skills, evident in tracks like Amatsu Kaze, To the Edge, Scream, and Close. Players have been paying their respects by gathering in main hubs such as Limsa Lominsa, a practice commonly seen for honoring significant community members.",
  "summary": "The Primals' Eikichi Iwai has died at the age of 57.",
  "key_points": [
    "Final Fantasy 14 players hold virtual vigils for deceased bass player Eikichi Iwai",
    "Iwai, 57, passed away, praised for bass skills in Primals tracks",
    "Players gather in Limsa Lominsa, common practice for honoring community members"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}