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• Patch 6.5 Notes (Preliminary)

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  It is with great pleasure that we present the preliminary patch notes for Patch 6.5─Growing Light.
  
  Read the patch notes.

• Patch 6.5─Growing Light Special Site Update

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  This update to the Patch 6.5 special site is packed with sidequests, from Tataru's Grand Endeavor to Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures, Manderville Weapons, Splendorous Tools, and the highly anticipated Endwalker tribal alliance quests.
  
  Dungeons and islands more your cup of tea? Never fear─we've also included updates on the variant/criterion dungeon, Aloalo Island, and what’s headed to your own island sanctuary this patch.
  
  View the special site.

• Naoki Yoshida is Headed to the Brasil Game Show 2023

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  This October, Yoshi-P and FFXIV Localization Supervisor Michael-Christopher Koji Fox will be visiting the Brasil Game Show 2023 and meeting with adventurers! The duo will be participating in the opening ceremonies, signing and photo sessions, and more. Additionally, Brasil Game Show will be presenting Naoki Yoshida with a Lifetime Achievement award. If you're attending the show, be sure to join them for the various activities they are involved in!
  
  Read on for details.

• FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Kit Released!

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  We've released an illuminating new fan kit featuring artwork from Patch 6.5─Growing Light.
  
  Download the fan kit.

• Patch 6.5─Growing Light Special Site Update

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  We are pleased to present another round of updates to the special site for Patch 6.5─Growing Light. Check out the stunning trailer presented during the recent Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXIX as well as the latest information on the third addition to Myths of the Realm, Thaleia; the highly anticipated Fall Guys collaboration; Crystalline Conflict's new arena; and brand new PvP gear!
  
  There's more on the horizon for Patch 6.5, so be sure to stay tuned for future updates!
  
  View the special site.

• Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXIX Airs September 23

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  Our next Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast is set to air from Tokyo Game Show 2023 on Saturday, September 23 at 11:00 p.m. (PDT). Don't miss out!

  Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXIX

  Date & Time

  Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. (PDT)
  * Starting time is subject to change.
  

  Where to Watch

  • YouTube Live

  * Co-streaming is allowed.
  * Please note that the presentation slides will include both Japanese and English text, but the presentation audio will be in Japanese only.

  Show Details

  • Patch 6.5 Part 2
  • Miscellaneous Updates

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  View the Tokyo Game Show 2023 exhibit information.

• Watch the Latest Episode of Duty Commenced

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  The latest episode of the North American Community team's Duty Commenced live show has been archived and is now available to view! Couldn't join the team live this time? No problem! The episode is available to watch below or on the official FINAL FANTASY XIV Twitch channel.
  
  In this episode, the Community team introduced their newest member, Minaryne, went through some Myths of the Realm alliance raids and more along with fellow adventurous Warriors of Light! Of course, another segment of Community Commendations was shown off this episode as well!

  https://sqex.to/fTAgU

• Announcing the FINAL FANTASY XIV TTRPG (Tabletop Role-Playing Game)!

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  In commemoration of A Realm Reborn’s 10th anniversary, we are excited to announce the FINAL FANTASY XIV TTRPG (tabletop role-playing game), the first of its genre to be officially released by the FINAL FANTASY series!
  
  Tabletop RPGs are games in which a group of participants create and act as their own character in a dynamic narrative. Each decision can lead to all sorts of unpredictable moments, as the outcomes of players’ choices are determined by a roll of the dice!
  
  Newcomers will be well-equipped with this starter set, which includes scenarios supervised by the FFXIV Development team and original dice, all carefully crafted to provide an engaging experience for fans of FFXIV and tabletop RPGs.

  

  Embark on your own original adventures in familiar locales and dungeons to rediscover FFXIV’s FATEs, monsters, and NPCs in tabletop form!

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  Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV TTRPG teaser site for product details and future updates.

• PvP Series 4 Ends Soon

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  PvP Series 4 will soon draw to a close with the release of Patch 6.5.
  
  Furthermore, series rewards will be updated at the start of Series 5, so be sure not to leave any malmstone unturned!
  
  Read on for details.
  

• Tales under the New Moon Updated!

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  The next installment of Tales under the New Moon is now available for your reading pleasure. We invite you to peruse a tale of Sharlayan recollection and resolve: A Legacy of Hope.
  
  Read the fourth story.
  
  * Please note that Tales under the New Moon may contain spoilers from the main scenario.
  * A total of four stories are scheduled to be released.
  

• Join us for Duty Commenced on September 20!

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  The next episode of Duty Commenced, the North American Community team's live show, is set for Wednesday, September 20. We're excited to introduce our newest team member and she is eager to play alongside the community! Join us for some Myths of the Realm alliance raids and more, especially if you're after some irregular tomestones of tenfold pageantry. As always, there will be a showcase of the latest entries for Community Commendations and giveaways!
  
  Read on for details.

• Patch 6.5─Growing Light Special Site Update

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  The Patch 6.5 special site has been updated with details on upcoming content including the main scenario; the third addition to Myths of the Realm, Thaleia; the new dungeon, the Lunar Subterrane; the new trial, the Abyssal Fracture; the Singularity Reactor (Unreal); new additions to Duty Support; and the expansion to the Free Trial and Starter Edition.
  
  The special site will be updated regularly, so stay tuned for more information on what's to come in Patch 6.5!
  
  View the special site.

• New Optional Item Available!

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  A new optional item will be added to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store on Wednesday, September 13 around 1:00 a.m. (PDT).
  
  Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.
  
  * The item mentioned above will be available for purchase after the scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, September 13 concludes around 1:00 a.m. (PDT). Please visit the News section for detailed maintenance information.
  * Congestion in the delivery system may cause item deliveries to take longer than usual following the release of new optional items.

• Presenting the Fan Festival 2023 in London Stage & Stream Schedule

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  We’re pleased to present the Fan Festival 2023 in London stage show schedule! Whether you’re joining us in London for the event in person or watching the show from home, we can’t wait for you to experience the excitement we have in store.
  
  There will also be a very special guest present, so be sure to tune in!
  
  Read on for details.
  
  *Updated on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 4:00 a.m. (PDT)
  

• Participate in the 10th Anniversary Survey—Open Until September 22!

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  As part of A Realm Reborn’s 10th Anniversary celebrations, we will be holding a special survey until Friday, September 22 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT)! Tell us about your main job, what sort of place FFXIV is to you, and other details we would like to hear about your adventures!
  
  Furthermore, we will be releasing a new side story—the featured character will depend on the answers we receive!
  
  * Depending on the responses we receive, the new side story may feature a character whom already appears in a previous side story or the new Tales under the New Moon series.
  * Survey answers will serve as a reference for our future endeavors.
  
  Participate in the 10th Anniversary Survey.
  

• Tales under the New Moon Updated!

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  The next installment of Tales under the New Moon is now available for your reading pleasure. Embark on a journey to the Far East in this tale about a most unlikely pair: In Storm's Wake.
  
  Read the third story.
  
  * Please note that Tales under the New Moon may contain spoilers from the main scenario.
  * A total of four stories are scheduled to be released.
  

• Patch 6.5─Growing Light Special Site Now Live

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  The special site for Patch 6.5─Growing Light is now live! Get a look at the patch artwork, logo, and a tease of the content coming your way!
  
  View the special site.

• Immerse Gamepack FFXIV Edition - Free Trial Period Extended to 30 Days!

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  The free trial period for Immerse Gamepack FINAL FANTASY XIV (Windows) has been extended from 14 days to 30 days. Those who have previously tried the 14-day trial may use the free trial again.
  
  Experience the immersive sound crafted by the FFXIV Sound team and Embody working closely together to deliver personalized 360 spatial audio on any headset. Take your adventures to the next level with the enhanced spatial audio!
  

  Free Trial

  Visit the Embody website to download the trial version of Immerse Gamepack.
  
  For installation instructions, visit the setup guide.

• Announcing the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2023 Europe and Oceania Quarterfinals!

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  It is time for another fierce round of decisive matches as we move on to the next stage of the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship in Europe and Oceania – the Quarterfinals! Read on for details of the upcoming tournament live stream on the official FINAL FANTASY XIV Twitch channel, where the teams will battle it out to secure a place in the Semifinals at the European Fan Festival 2023 in London!
  
  Click here for more details.

• Tales under the New Moon Updated!

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  The next installment of Tales under the New Moon is now available for your reading pleasure. Delve into the past of a secretive general who was inextricably bound to the light: Bringer of Shadow, Bringer of Light.
  
  Read the second story.
  
  * Please note that Tales under the New Moon may contain spoilers from the main scenario.
  * A total of four new stories are scheduled to be released.