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• 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  The latest episode of the North American Community team’s Duty Commenced live show has been archived and is now available to view!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 went to battle within the Castrum Marinum (Extreme) and faced the first two challenges in Eden’s Promise (Savage). Afterwards, they showcased another segment of Community Commendations!

  https://sqex.to/Fb1Aq
  

• Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXII Set for February 5

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  The next Letter from the Producer LIVE will feature the first preview of Patch 5.5!

  
  

  In the second half of the show, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida will be accompanied by Lead Project Manager Shoichi Matsuzawa.

  Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXII

  Date & Time

  Friday, February 5, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. (PST)
  * Starting time subject to change.

  URL

  * Details coming soon.

  * 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 5.5 Preview Part 1
  • Special Guest: Lead Project Manager Shoichi Matsuzawa
  • Miscellaneous Updates

• End of Ishgardian Restoration Skybuilder Rankings

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  A job well done to all artisans who participated in the Ishgardian Restoration! The final tally of scores for the Ishgardian Restoration Skybuilder Rankings will take place on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 1:00 a.m. (PST).

  Rewards

  Rewards will be sent via moogle delivery service to the players who made it to the top ranks in each class. Learn more about ranking rewards.

  Reward Delivery

  Rewards will be distributed via the moogle delivery service beginning on Monday, January 25. Please note that that it may take some time before rewards are delivered. In the event a player enters the rankings with more than one class, they will receive rewards based on their highest ranked class. Furthermore, you cannot receive rewards when your moogle letter box is full. We recommend spending some time to free up space beforehand.

• Watch the Announcement Showcase on Friday, February 5!

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  The FINAL FANTASY XIV Announcement Showcase is set for Friday, February 5! The broadcast will include live interpretation from Japanese to English so come enjoy the live announcements with Warriors of Light around the world!

  FINAL FANTASY XIV Announcement Showcase

  Date & Time

  Friday, February 5, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. (PST) / 8:30 p.m. (EST)
  * Starting time is subject to change.

  Where to Watch

  • Youtube Live
  • Niconico Live
  • Twitch

• Join us for Duty Commenced on January 22!

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  The next episode of Duty Commenced, the North American Community team’s live show, is set for Friday, January 22! Kick off the new year with this extremely savage episode where we’ll battle alongside adventurers in the Castrum Marinum (Extreme) and the first two challenges of Eden’s Promise (Savage). Of course, no episode is complete without showcasing the latest segment of Community Commendations.

  In celebration of the adorable FFXIV x Pusheen collaboration stickers, we’re also pleased to announce we’ll be hosting a giveaway featuring plushes of the internet’s favorite chubby cat!

  Read on for details.

• Ishgardian Restoration Skybuilder Rankings Begin!

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  Take part in the final Ishgardian Restoration Skybuilder Rankings for a chance to earn special achievements and titles.

  Ranking Period

  The release of Patch 5.41 until Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. (PST)
  

  
  

  Read on for details.

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  View the rankings.

• Patch 5.41 Notes

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  The Patch 5.41 notes include information on the fourth and final chapter of the Ishgardian Restoration, as well as various updates and additions.
  
  * Additional features will be implemented in future updates:
  Updates to blue mage, Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr, Resistance weapons, and Skysteel tools are scheduled to be released in Patch 5.45.
  
  Read the patch notes.
  
  * Updated 1/19/2021 12:00 a.m. (PST)
  

• Patch 5.4─Futures Rewritten Special Site Update

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  The special site has been updated with information on the Ishgardian Restoration.
  
  View the special site.

• Ishgardian Restoration Rankings Begin in Patch 5.41

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  The final rankings for the Ishgardian Restoration will begin in Patch 5.41.
  

  Ranking Period

  The release of Patch 5.41 until Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. (PST)
  
  Read on for details.

• FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers – EP3 Available Now!

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  A brand-new downloadable mini album featuring songs from Patch 5.4—Futures Rewritten is now available. Enjoy exciting songs from Eden’s Promise, Castrum Marinum, and Matoya’s Relict even while on the go!

  Tracks Included

  1. Don't be Afraid
  2. Promises to Keep
  3. The Extreme
  4. Freshly Glazed Porxie
  5. The Black Wolf Stalks Again
  

  Retailers

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

• New Year's Greetings!

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  Hello, this is Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida, wishing all of you Warriors of Light a Happy New Year!
  
  2020 was a year that won’t soon be forgotten, and I mean that not only for our development and operations teams, but also for our players and, indeed, the entire world. Even now, the threat of COVID-19 continues to present us with unprecedented daily challenges, the likes of which we only knew about through history books.
  
  In the midst of this adversity, we’re determined to provide you with a source of entertainment, while remaining mindful that our team members, too, have their own families, and are facing the same hardships as everyone else. Setting up stable working environments and figuring out how to get on with things was, I think, a common experience for a great many people.
  
  And through it all, we’ve received messages of support from a truly staggering number of players. When things get rough, it is your voices which spur us on and keep us moving forward. We thank you for all your thoughtful words of encouragement.
  
  Adapting to the obstacles of COVID-19 is an ongoing struggle, but we remain committed to developing and running FFXIV to the best of our ability.
  
  So, where do we stand? The saga of Shadowbringers concluded in Patch 5.3, and hinted at the next story to come. Ah, but of course we had Patch 5.4, which then flipped the page to the “final chapter in the tale of this star.” Keep a close eye on the team’s progress this year as events build once more to a thrilling and unexpected “ending.” (To the story, not to FFXIV itself!)
  
  ... I'd barely finished typing this when I had an unannounced visitor─a minstrel, as he introduced himself, on a journey from faraway lands. He placed a note into my hands, and it had this poem written on it:
  

  

  Who is this “resolute man”? And what’s this about his “progeny” scorning him?
  I turned to put these questions to the traveler, but he was gone. Vanished, as if swallowed into a rift between worlds...
  
  While we could ponder the meaning of this verse and make a few guesses, the upcoming FFXIV Announcement Showcase planned for February might help us make more sense out of it. As the day draws near and we make our preparations, I’m as excited as anyone to see what this event has in store.
  
  Meanwhile, we’re entering our eleventh year of operation since the original release of FFXIV! The development and running of an MMORPG is an incredibly difficult undertaking, and the larger in scale they are, the fewer of them survive beyond the ten-year mark. It’s thanks to you, our Warriors of Light, and your inexhaustible enthusiasm that we’ve reached this amazing milestone. Please continue to lend us your support, and we’ll do our utmost to reward your passion for the game with captivating stories and high adventure!
  
  Lastly, I’d like to address a slightly different topic...
  
  As the battle against COVID-19 rages on, one of the toughest jobs falls on our healthcare workers, who risk themselves on the frontlines to care for the infected and shield the rest of us from harm. Amongst the words of encouragement we received, there were many messages from these selfsame workers that were both heartfelt and heartbreaking:
  
  “No matter how tough things get, I can always see my friends in FFXIV.”
  “It gives me the strength to face the next day.”
  “Please keep it up, we need this.”
  
  If anyone should be grateful for something, it’s us. Thank you for everything you do.
  
  You work under enormous stress, but despite all the sacrifices you make, some people still treat you with disrespect. And it's unforgivable. Sometimes you must wonder why you work so hard when you encounter those who clearly don’t appreciate it. But you can’t carry the world on your shoulders. Our earnest comments may not affect you as keenly as one pointed and thoughtless remark, but know that you always have our gratitude and support. Allow me to offer you that, at the very least.
  
  We will keep doing all we can, and I hope our efforts give you reason to smile in these difficult times.
  

  

  FINAL FANTASY XIV PRODUCER/DIRECTOR

  Naoki Yoshida

• New Optional Items Available!

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  A variety of Heavensturn (2020) items will become available on the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store starting Sunday, December 27 around 5:00 p.m. (PST).

  New Optional Items

  

  

  Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.

  * The new optional items are scheduled be available for purchase on Sunday, December 27 around 5:00 p.m. (PST).

• Heavensturn begins on December 31!

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  A new year fast approaches, and once more the Twelve convene to decide who amongst them will oversee the coming year. Such divine matters mean little in the Far East, however, and a delegate from those distant lands has come to Eorzea in the hopes of sharing their celebratory customs. Alas, their plans to mark the new year appear to have gone awry, and the Ushi Bugyo seeks assistance to steer their celebration back onto its proper course.
  
  Read on for details.

• Patch 5.4─Futures Rewritten Special Site Update

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  The Patch 5.4 special site has been updated with artwork featuring the final adversary of Eden’s Promise by none other than Tetsuya Nomura.
  
  View the special site.

• Invite Friends Back with the Callback Campaign!

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  With the Callback Campaign, you can use an in-game feature to invite friends who are taking a break to return! Meet the campaign requirements, and both you and your friends will receive special rewards!

  Read on for details.

• Presenting New Optional Items & Winter Sale!

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  Winter is here, but school’s not over yet! Dress up in the new collegiate attire and grab a quick slice of toast because you're late for class! The collegiate attire and a variety of Starlight Celebration (2019) items will become available on the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store starting Monday, December 14 at 12:00 a.m. (PST).
  
  To celebrate the festive season, we’ll be hosting a winter sale for a limited time where all sale items will be marked down 30%! Use this opportunity to grab some gifts for your friends (and yourself).

  New Optional Items

  

  

  

  

  
  

  Winter Sale

  

  

  

  

  

  

  Sale Period

  Monday, December 14, 2020 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Monday, January 25, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. (PST)

  Sale Items

  Job Level-Boosts (Tales of Adventure – One Hero’s Journey)
  Previous items related to the Starlight Celebration

  Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.
  
  * The items featured above will be available for purchase after the scheduled maintenance on Monday, December 14 at 12:00 a.m. (PST). Please visit the News section for detailed maintenance 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 took on some of the new Patch 5.4 content including the new Eden’s Promise battle content, delved into the new features of Explorer Mode, and checked out other Patch 5.4 additions! Lastly, they showcased another segment of Community Commendations! Thank you all so much for such an amazing year of episodes and we’ll see you in the new year!

  https://sqex.to/VLTUa

• The Starlight Celebration Begins December 14!

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  The chill of winter returns to Eorzea once more, heralding the arrival of the Starlight Celebration. Preparations for this year's festivities are well underway, or at least, they should be. A young man of abundant wealth and self-assurance─and considerably less abundant Starlight spirit─has been tasked with overseeing the event, and his plans for the season appear to be anything but promising. Amh Garanjy is seeking help from anyone and everyone in the hopes of pulling off a Starlight miracle.

  Read on for details.
  

• The Feast Season Seventeen Results Are In!

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  The competition has been fierce, but at last, we have declared the winners of the Feast Season Seventeen!
  
  Top ranking players will receive special rewards, so check out the rankings and see who clawed their way to the head of the pack!
  
  Pre-season matches for Season Eighteen are scheduled to begin with the release of Patch 5.4 and end with the release of Patch 5.45. Please note that ranking rewards must be claimed before the release of Patch 5.45.
  
  Read on for details.

• FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Kit Updated

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  We’re pleased to announce that a Streamlabs OBS stream pack has been added to the fan kit. Whether you’re a professional streamer seeking a fresh new look, or someone who is interested in trying streaming for the first time, you’ll want to check out the stream pack!
  
  Download the fan kit.
  * Please review the instructions and precautions listed on the fan kit before downloading.