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• Patch 6.4─The Dark Throne Special Site Update

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  The Patch 6.4 special site has been updated with new CG artwork of bosses featured in Pandæmonium: Anabaseios and the Voidcast Dais.
  
  View the special site.

• Recommencement of Automatic Demolition on Chaos/Light Data Centers

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  The automatic housing demolition for Worlds in the Chaos and Light Data Centers, which was halted temporarily in February 2023, will resume on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 around 1:00 a.m. (PDT).
  
  Read on for details.
  * There is a possibility the timer will be suspended again should the need arise.
  

• Announcing the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2023 North America Preliminaries!

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  We're excited to announce the teams selected to participate in the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2023 for the North American region, as well as the tournament brackets for the Preliminaries!

  A member from each qualifying team will be contacted via in-game message with further details, so team members should be sure to watch for that!

  For details on the teams and brackets, proceed to the tournament website.

• Immerse Gamepack FINAL FANTASY XIV Edition Updated – Sale & Free Trial Extension Campaign Underway!

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  As of Patch 6.4's release, the Sound team and Embody's collaborative audio add-on software for the Windows version of FFXIV has been updated to version 2.0.
  
  To commemorate this exciting update, the Immerse Gamepack FINAL FANTASY XIV Edition will be available for 30% off! During this time, the software's free trial period will also be extended.
  
  Immerse yourself in the sounds of Eorzea and beyond in a full 360 degrees, and take your adventures to the next level with this newly enhanced spatial audio experience!

  30% OFF Sale & Free Trial Extension Campaign

  Campaign Period

  From Tuesday May 23, 2023 to Wednesday, June 21 at 6:59 p.m. (PDT)

  30% OFF Sale

  During the campaign period, the Immerse Gamepack FINAL FANTASY XIV Edition will be available for 30% off.

  Free Trial Extension Campaign

  The free trial will be extended from 14 days to 30 days. Furthermore, players who have used the 14-day free trial previously may also utilize the 30-day free trial during the campaign period.

  Read on for details.

• PvP Series 3 Draws to a Close as Series 4 Begins!

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  After myriad battles fought and won, PvP Series 3 has ended. Rewards for Series 3 may be claimed until the end of Series 4.
  
  For those eager to dive back into the fray, we are pleased to announce that PvP Series 4 has officially begun! The more you play, the more bountiful the rewards, so we encourage all players to try their hand at PvP!

  Read on for details.

• Crystalline Conflict Season Six Results Revealed as Season Seven Commences!

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  Crystalline Conflict Season Six has drawn to a close!

  • To Our Top-ranked Competitors
    

    Congratulations on a season well fought! Please be sure to collect your hard-earned ranking rewards from your local postmoogle.
    * Ranking rewards letters may take some time to arrive. We appreciate your patience.

  • To All Players Ranked Bronze or Higher
    

    Well fought and good show! Your tier rewards may be claimed by speaking with the seasonal quartermaster at the Wolves' Den Pier (X:4.9 Y:5.7).
    * Please note that Season Six tier rewards may be collected until the end of Season Seven. Don't forget to claim your spoils!

  View the results for Season Six.

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  Without further ado, we are delighted to send you back into the arena for Season Seven! Aspire to even greater heights and secure your Crystalline legacy!

  • Season Seven Preliminary Rankings
    

    Players will begin Season Seven five risers lower than the rank at which they finished Season Six. Rising Stars will be reset to zero.

  • Introducing New Rewards
    

    Starting in Season Seven, commendation crystals will be added to ranking and tier rewards.
    
    The commendation quartermaster will be happy to augment your hellhound weaponry in exchange for these crystals.
    

    
    * The commendation quartermaster will be added in Season Eight.

• New Optional Items Available!

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  New optional items will be added to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store starting around Tuesday, May 23 at 3:00 a.m. (PDT).
  
  Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.
  
  * The items featured above will be available for purchase after the scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, May 23 around 3:00 a.m. (PDT). Please visit the News section for detailed maintenance information.
  * During periods immediately following the sale of new optional items, congestion in the delivery system may cause item deliveries to take longer than usual.

• Patch 6.4 Notes

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  Follow the Warrior of Light as they pursue a new means to reach the void, and witness the gripping conclusion to their investigation of Pandæmonium with Themis.
  
  Here you'll find a comprehensive list of additions and refinements to the game, including updates to the island sanctuary, new weapons based on previous weapon design contest winners, and more!
  
  * Additional features will be implemented in future updates:
  Blue mage, variant dungeon, criterion dungeon, Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures quests, Manderville weapon quests, and splendorous tools quests updates are scheduled to be released in Patch 6.45.
  
  Read the patch notes.
  
  * Updated on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT)
  

• Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXVII Digest Released

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  We’re pleased to announce that the Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXIV event digest has been released!
  
  If you weren’t able to watch the live stream, or if you just want to watch it again, be sure to check it out!
  
  Proceed to the thread.

• Patch 6.4 Notes (Preliminary)

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  It is with great pleasure that we present the preliminary patch notes for Patch 6.4─The Dark Throne.
  
  * Additions have been made to the patch 6.4 notes, which can now be viewed in their entirety.
  
  Read the patch notes.

• Patch 6.4─The Dark Throne Special Site Update

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  A host of new updates has been added to the Patch 6.4 special site, including details on Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures; the continuation of the Manderville Weapons saga and the Splendorous Tools saga; Tataru's Grand Endeavor; and Island Sanctuary additions.
  
  Visit the special site.

• FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Kit Released!

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  We've released a captivating new fan kit featuring artwork from Patch 6.4─The Dark Throne.
  
  Download the fan kit.

• Presenting the FFXIV: ARR 10th Anniversary Twitter Sweepstakes

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  To commemorate the upcoming 10th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn, the official English (@FF_XIV_EN), French (@FF_XIV_FR), and German (@FF_XIV_DE) Twitter accounts will be hosting a special sweepstakes on the 14th of every month from May to August!
  
  During May, we’ll be giving away an Original Fat Chocobo whistle (OFC Whistle) in-game item to 2,800 lucky winners!
  
  We have lots of excitement planned to celebrate FFXIV’s special 10th anniversary, so be sure to join us!
  
  Read on for details.

• Patch 6.4─The Dark Throne Special Site Update

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  The Patch 6.4 special site has been updated to include the trailer revealed during the Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXVII, as well as details on the new variant and criterion dungeons, Mount Rokkon and Another Mount Rokkon; the new trial, the Voidcast Dais; the blue mage update; and the brand-new gear that can be obtained with Allagan tomestones of comedy.
  
  The special site will be updated regularly with the latest information on the patch until its release, so stay tuned for more on Patch 6.4!
  
  View the special site.

• PvP Series 3 Ends May 23

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  PvP Series 3 will soon draw to a close with the release of Patch 6.4 on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
  
  Furthermore, series rewards will be updated at the start of Series 4, so be sure not to leave any malmstone unturned!
  
  Read on for details.

• Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXVII Airs Friday, May 12

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  Our next Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast is set to air on Friday, May 12 at 4:00 a.m. (PDT). Don't miss out!

  Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXVII

  Date & Time

  Friday, May 12, 2023 at 4:00 a.m. (PDT)
  * Starting time is subject to change.

  Where to Watch

  • YouTube Live
  • Niconico Live
  • Twitch

  * 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 6.4 Part 2
  • Miscellaneous Updates

• Crystalline Conflict Season Six Ending Soon!

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  The competition has been fierce, but Season Six of Crystalline Conflict will soon draw to a close with the release of Patch 6.4!
  
  Once the season has ended, players will receive rewards according to their overall rank and tier within each data center.
  * Players must participate in at least one ranked match during the season in order to receive tier rewards.
  
  The final results will be announced after the release of Patch 6.4, so give it your all and prove yourself the fiercest fighter on the crystal line!
  
  Please note that in light of current matchmaking conditions, we’ve made some adjustments to the lower and upper limits within which competitors are matched in Japanese data centers. Best of luck, and happy battling!
  
  View the Crystalline Conflict Rankings page.

• Patch 6.4─The Dark Throne Special Site Update

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  The Patch 6.4 special site has been updated with details on upcoming content including the main scenario; the new raid dungeon, Pandæmonium: Anabaseios; the new dungeon, the Aetherfont; the Unreal trial, Containment Bay Z1T9; and new additions to Duty Support.
  
  Be sure to visit regularly as we’ll keep you updated on the latest information about the patch until its release.
  
  View the special site.

• Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXVII Set for May 12

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  In the upcoming Letter from the Producer LIVE, we’ll be covering information on what’s to come in Patch 6.4!

  Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXVII

  Date & Time

  Friday, May 12, 2023 at 4:00 a.m. (PDT)
  * Starting time is subject to change.

  Where to Watch

  • YouTube Live
    
  • Niconico Live
    
  • Twitch
    

  * 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 6.4 Part 2
  • Miscellaneous Updates

• Eorzean Symphony: FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestral Album Vol. 3 Blu-ray Now on Sale!

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  All the breathtaking music from the FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestra Concert 2022 -Eorzean Symphony- held in Japan on December 17 and 18, 2022 is now available on Blu-ray!
  
  As an extra bonus, we will be uploading unique behind-the-scenes footage to the official SQUARE ENIX MUSIC YouTube channel on April 26, 2023 at 4:00 a.m. (PDT).
  
  Read on for details.