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• The Wolves' Den – PvP Live Stream with the Community Team

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  Here comes a new episode of The Wolves' Den, the European PvP Stream, on Wednesday, February 11! Join us for some exciting Crystalline Conflict matches, Frontlines, and news about Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 Europe & Oceania! As usual, you will be able to win some amazing prizes, so don't forget to tune in!
  
  Read on for details.

• New Optional Items & Limited-time Sale!

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  New optional items, including the attire of Beatrix from FINAL FANTASY IX, will be added to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store starting Monday, February 2 around 12:00 a.m. (PST). We're also hosting a limited-time sale on a selection of Valentione's Day items, so don't miss out!
  
  Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.
  
  * The items featured above will be available for purchase after the scheduled maintenance ends on Monday, February 2 around 12:00 a.m. (PST). Please visit the News section for detailed maintenance information.
  * Please note that there may be a delay in the delivery of items directly after sales commence due to congestion of the delivery system.

• The Unending Journey – Live Stream Adventures with the Community Team

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  All aboard The Unending Journey's next episode on Wednesday, February 4! Join the EU Community team as we tap in for some brand-new challenges.
  
  For this episode, we'll first stop the Doomtrain in its tracks and then travel to the Arcadion as we enter the ring once more. Make sure to mind the gap(s) before facing the Heavyweight contestants!
  
  Put on your best glamour and join us for some screenshots at the Solution Nine Aetheryte Plaza on Ragnarok (Chaos DC)!
  

  Read on for details.

• THE PRIMALS Dark Decades Tour BUDOKAN Blu-ray Available for Pre-order!

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  We are pleased to announce the upcoming release of THE PRIMALS Dark Decades Tour BUDOKAN on Blu-ray!
  
  Last year, this monumental show delivered everything from classic tracks to fan-favorites from Dawntrail, the latest major expansion, all in THE PRIMALS' hard-rock style. Relive the performance from Monday, September 29, 2025, complete with a special guest appearance and 19 unforgettable songs!
  
  But wait─there's more! Bonus content includes behind-the-scenes footage of the Zepp tour culminating in the Nippon Budokan finale, and the music video for "Not Afraid."
  
  Get ready to rock, Warriors of Light—reserve your copy today!

  THE PRIMALS Dark Decades Tour BUDOKAN [Blu-ray]

  

  On Sale

  Friday, April 24, 2026
  * Please note that the release date is subject to change.
  

  Bonus In-game Item Codes

  • Shadowbringers (Dark Decades) Orchestrion Roll
  • Ride the Rhythm (Dark Decades) Orchestrion Roll

  Visit the special site.

• Announcing the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 North America Qualifiers!

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  We are excited to announce the contenders stepping up to face off in the North American Qualifiers! In this first round, teams will be competing over eight spots to move on to the Quarterfinals.
  
  Team leaders will be contacted via in-game mail, so be sure to check the Moogle Delivery for further instructions!
  
  Visit the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 website.

• Valentione's Day Comes to Eorzea on February 2!

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  The season of ardor and affection is come again, and as per custom, cities and residential areas the realm over are set to be festooned with romantic decorations. In Gridania, the emissaries of love, Astrid de Valentione and Emilie, are preparing a spread of sumptuous cakes─provided their mammet-assisted supply chain doesn't encounter any unexpected issues...
  
  Read on for details.
  

• Patch 7.41 Notes

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  Patch 7.41 introduces new weapon enhancement quests, and for crafters and gatherers eager to explore the cosmos, the Cosmic Exploration Initiative has plotted a new destination—Oizys.
  
  * Additional features will be implemented in future updates:
  A new variant dungeon (The Merchant's Tale) and Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures sidequests are scheduled to release in Patch 7.45.
  
  Read the patch notes.
  
  * Updated on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. (PST)
  

• Announcing the Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim Art and Video Contests!

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  As part of our celebrations for the upcoming Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, Warriors of Light are invited to demonstrate their creativity and artistic talents in our Art and Video Contests! Our passionate community has often amazed and amused us with their imagination, and we're eager to see some of their best pieces yet!

  Art Contest

  Theme

  Your journey in FINAL FANTASY XIV
  Depict memorable moments or experiences from your adventures in Eorzea and beyond!

  Entry Categories

  • Illustrated Works
  • Screenshot (Unaltered)
  • Screenshot (Altered)
  • Physical Handcrafted Works

  Visit the Art Contest page for details.

  Video Contest

  Theme

  Advertise your favorite mount!
  Using in-game footage, create a short video to showcase your favorite mount in FINAL FANTASY XIV!
  
  Visit the Video Contest page for details.

• Patch 7.4─Into the Mist Special Site Updated!

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  The Patch 7.4 special site has been updated with screenshots from Oizys, the next destination for the Cosmic Exploration Initiative; the cosmic tool enhancement quests; and the phantom weapon enhancement quests that are set to release with Patch 7.41 on Tuesday, January 27.
  
  View the special site.

• Glamoured to Life returns to Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim!

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  Calling all cosplay enthusiasts! We're excited to announce the Glamoured to Life stage show will be making a spectacular return to Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim later this year. Learn more about the live stage show, how to apply to participate, and further details on what to expect.
  
  We are excited to give cosplaying attendees the opportunity to participate in this special stage show event!
  
  Visit the Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim Glamoured to Life page.

• FINAL FANTASY XIV: DAWNTRAIL – EP7 Available Now!

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  Relive the thrills of Arcadion's Heavyweight Tier and Hell on Rails with this brand-new downloadable mini album featuring iconic songs from Patch 7.4!

  Tracks

  1. Sinister
  2. The Mirror
  3. Absolute Tyranny
  4. FINAL FANTASY IX: Battle 1 (Dawntrail)
  5. FINAL FANTASY IX: Battle 2 (Dawntrail)
  

  Retailers

  Available for purchase at participating retailers.
  * Price and availability may vary according to region and retailer.
  * This EP is only available as a digital download.
  

• Play Free for up to 4 Days in the Latest Free Login Campaign!

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  In the hope that would-be adventurers can experience all that FFXIV has to offer, we are pleased to announce the latest Free Login Campaign!
  
  Dare to travel Into the Mist? Patch 7.4 will have you facing the latest challenges on offer, be it unforgettable duties like Hell on Rails, or the Heavyweight Division of the Arcadion raid dungeon. What's more, the new glamour system update has unlocked fashion possibilities that transcend level, job, and class, allowing you to customize your character like never before. And don't forget to check out the new Strategy Board feature that provides the ideal tools to map out battle tactics and streamline communication with your party members.
  

  If you or any of your friends are currently taking a break from your adventures, you won't want to miss out on this limited-time event!

  Visit the Free Login Campaign website for details.

• New FINAL FANTASY IX Optional Item Available!

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  The attire of Garnet from FINAL FANTASY IX will be added as an optional item to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store starting Friday, January 9, 2026 around 12:00 a.m. (PST).
  
  Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.
  
  * The item featured above will be available for purchase after the scheduled maintenance ends on Friday, January 9 around 12:00 a.m. (PST). Please visit the News section for detailed maintenance information.
  * Please note that there may be a delay in the delivery of items directly after sales commence due to congestion of the delivery system.

• Patch 7.4─Into the Mist Special Site Updated!

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  The Patch 7.4 special site has been updated with new CG art of the bosses from the Arcadion: Heavyweight Division.
  
  Visit the special site.

• New Year's Greetings!

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  Happy new year to all you FFXIVers out there!
  This is Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida.
  
  We ended last year with the release of Patch 7.4 on December 16, and I hope Warriors of Light the world over are enjoying a memorable holiday season both at home and in Eorzea. The Development team has already finished preparations for the release of the savage tier raid, along with a number of other updates, so I'm pleased to say they're all taking a hard-earned rest.
  
  That said, it won't be long before April is here, and with it the next Fan Festival. There will be plenty to share about what's next for FFXIV, so it'll be full steam ahead when we return to the office!
  
  This year marks thirteen years since the release of A Realm Reborn. The state of the world and the way we live in it have changed considerably in that time, even if we tend not to notice the gradual shifts that shape our lives day by day. Even having worked primarily with FFXIV throughout these years, I can't help but feel the weight of those changes as I pause to reflect.
  
  FFXIV has already taken its first step on a new ten-year journey, and this year will mark an especially significant second step. As I said, the world is changing, and FFXIV must be ready to change alongside it—reflecting the demands of an evolving market, as well as the ways you live and play. Drawing on everything we've learned, we are fully committed to delivering new experiences and fresh surprises in the years ahead. I hope you're looking forward to the next update, as well as everything we have planned for the upcoming Fan Festivals!
  
  ...And just as I was contemplating my keynote speech, what should I find but this note slid under my office door.
  

  

  Eloquent words that paint a scene both serene and contemplative. Grappling with the restless tides of change, lessons learned on wind and wave no doubt carry this young author ever forward to exciting new horizons. Words worth aspiring to, I'd say.
  
  We have a great deal ahead of us, starting with the North American Fan Festival in Anaheim, followed very closely by Patch 7.5. Before you know it, we'll be gathering again this summer in Berlin for the European Fan Festival, and then in October for yet another one here in Japan. On top of that, the Chinese version has caught up to our global release schedule, with the Korean version not far behind—making for an especially busy time for the team. There's much and more I'd love to share with you right now, but I ask that you wait just a little longer, until the start of the Fan Festivals.
  
  The Development and Operations teams will continue to pour our hearts and souls into crafting new tales of adventure, that we may help guide you—Warriors of Light—toward horizons yet unseen.
  
  Ere the next chapter in our tale begins, we hope you'll take this season to slow down, rest well, and enjoy a healthy and happy start of the year.
  
  Again, I wish you a happy new year, and thank you for your continued support!
  

  

  FINAL FANTASY XIV Producer & Director

  Naoki Yoshida

• New Optional Items Available!

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  New optional items were added to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store on Friday, December 26, 2025 around 12:00 a.m. (PST).
  
  Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.
  
  * Please note that there may be a delay in the delivery of items directly after sales commence due to congestion of the delivery system.

• Heavensturn Begins on December 31!

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  With a new year waiting just around the corner, the Far Eastern delegation is keen to share their Heavensturn customs with the realm once again. To that end, the uma bugyo and uma yoriki have descended upon Limsa Lominsa with an endearing─and rather anxious─equine mascot in tow. Perhaps the delegates will need a kindly adventurer to take the reins and ensure their celebrations proceed as planned...
  
  Read on for details.

• Announcing the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026!

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  We are pleased to announce the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026, a series of official FINAL FANTASY XIV PvP tournaments being held in each region to determine the ultimate victor of Crystalline Conflict in North America, Europe & Oceania, and Japan.
  
  The tournament will begin with Preliminaries and Quarterfinals, which will be held online. Teams that emerge victorious in the Quarterfinals will be invited to their local Fan Festival to take part in the Finals to decide the regional champion!

  Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship North America

  Registration for North American teams is now open until Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).

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  Visit the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 website to learn more about the tournament and sign up!

• Celebrate the Holidays with 50% Off Dawntrail and the Complete Edition! (New Sale Added!)

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  This winter, give yourself the gift of new journeys in FINAL FANTASY XIV! For a limited time, Dawntrail and the Complete Edition are 50% off. Set sail for new horizons in Tural or start your epic saga with the Complete Edition, which is perfect for newcomers ready to dive into the world of Eorzea.

  Don’t miss out on this holiday deal! Your next adventure awaits!

  The list below has been updated with sales on PlayStation platforms.

  PlayStation Store (PS5, PS4)
  

  Sale Period

  Monday, December 22, 2025 to Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  

  • Dawntrail (Standard/Collector's Edition)
  • FINAL FANTASY XIV Complete (Standard/Collector's Edition)

  Square Enix Store / Mog Station (Windows, Mac)

  Sale Period

  Thursday, December 18, 2025 to Wednesday, January 7, 2026

  • Dawntrail (Standard/Collector's Edition)
  • FINAL FANTASY XIV Complete (Standard/Collector's Edition)
    * The Complete Collector's Edition is only available on the Square Enix Store.

  Steam

  Sale Period

  Thursday, December 18, 2025 to Monday, January 5, 2026

  • Dawntrail (Standard/Collector's Edition)
  • FINAL FANTASY XIV Complete (Standard Edition)

  Microsoft Store (Xbox Series X|S)

  Sale Period

  Thursday, December 18, 2025 to Wednesday, January 7, 2026

  • Dawntrail (Standard/Collector's Edition)
    
  • FINAL FANTASY XIV Complete (Standard/Collector's Edition)
    

  * Please refer to product details for additional information on each product.
  * Please refer to each store's sale duration as sale periods may vary slightly from the above.
  

• Fan Festival 2026 Merchandise Pre-orders Now Available!

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  Pre-orders are now available for our first round of Fan Festival 2026 merchandise! Whether you're joining us in Anaheim or tuning in online, you will not want to miss this opportunity!
  
  To ensure that orders are delivered before Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim in April, this first round of merchandise will only be available for a limited time! After the pre-order period ends, the items will be unavailable for purchase until May 2026.

  Pre-order Period

  From Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (PST)
  Until Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (PST)
  
  While we are trying to accommodate as many orders as possible, many items will have limits to their stock, so we highly recommend ordering well ahead of the end of the pre-order period. However, our apparel, minion blanket, and range of Aunt Tii's Tacos products will be made-to-order.
  
  Those going to Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim are also highly encouraged to make their planned purchases during the pre-order period as these are the same items that will be available at the show. Save time at the event and pre-order your merchandise now to be delivered right to you! Note that the on-site lineup is subject to change.
  
  Read on for details.