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• Ask Yoshida Anything in the Upcoming Live Q&A

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  We’re pleased to announce a special live Q&A planned for the Digital Fan Festival 2021 that invites Warriors of Light like YOU to join!
  
  During the stage event, Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida will answer questions posed by players across the globe. Don’t miss this chance to ask that one burning question you always wanted an answer to!
  
  Read on for details.
  

• Presenting the Digital Fan Festival 2021 Schedule

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  We’re pleased to present the Digital Fan Festival 2021 stage event schedule.
  
  The celebration will include many fun stage events, such as the keynote address featuring the latest reveals, a live Q&A where Naoki Yoshida answers questions directly from players, and live piano and band performances—all available to view free of charge!
  
  Chat, interact, and join the festivities with Warriors of Light from around the world.
  
  Read on for the schedule and details on each stage event.
  

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  Visit the Digital Fan Festival 2021 special site.

• Announcing the Dungeon Exploration Screenshot Sweepstakes

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  We’re pleased to announce a new screenshot sweepstakes for our amazing players (yep, that’s right, you again!). This time, we’d like you to head out, or rather in, for a trek inside your personal favorite in-game dungeon. Let us see your best snapshots!
  
  A random selection of 200 winners will be drawn, so be sure to share a screenshot of your favorite instanced dungeon with us for a chance to receive an in-game reward!
  
  Read on for details.

• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the PS5™ Open Beta Test

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  We would like to answer a few questions we have seen from the community following the start of the open beta test for the PlayStation®5 version.
  
  Read on for details.

• Glamoured to Life Submission Deadline Extended

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  Thank you to everyone who has submitted their entry for the Glamoured to Life event scheduled to take place at the upcoming Digital Fan Festival 2021.
  
  With that said! We have noticed several submissions that did not follow the guidelines.
  
  As we would love to gather even more submissions, and for everyone who may have missed the guidelines to be able to still take part in this very special event, we will be extending the deadline to Monday, May 10 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT). Take this opportunity to review the submission guidelines and re-submit your entry if you feel you missed something.
  
  We have also posted a blog entry with some examples of the type of glamour you can do in real life along with examples on how the submission should look. So be sure to check it out, come up with a fun glamour and join us for this special event!
  
  We’re looking forward to seeing everyone’s submissions!
  

  
  

• The Feast Season Eighteen Results Revealed as Season Nineteen Commences!

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  The competition has been fierce, but at last, we have declared the winners of the Feast Season Eighteen!
  
  Top ranking players will receive special rewards, so check out the rankings and see who clawed their way to the head of the pack.
  
  The ending of Season Eighteen also marks a beginning, as all endings do. So face your rivals, and prove yourself the most savage of the pack in Season Nineteen!
  
  Read on for details.

• Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXIII Digest Released

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  We’re pleased to announce that the Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXIII 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 5.5 Notes

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  We are proud to present the patch notes for Death Unto Dawn, where the stage is set for a cataclysmic battle that will lead into the story of Endwalker.
  
  This patch also introduces the third installment of YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse─the Tower at Paradigm's Breach─courtesy of guest creators Yosuke Saito and YOKO TARO, a new event to celebrate the Firmament's completion, and much more!
  
  Eligible players can also take part in the open beta test for the PlayStation®5.
  
  * Additional features will be implemented in future updates:
  Further main scenario quests, Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr, and Resistance weapon upgrades are scheduled to be released in Patch 5.55.
  
  Read the patch notes.
  
  * Updated on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT)
  

• Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXIV at the Digital Fan Festival

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  The next Letter from the Producer LIVE will be broadcasted directly from the FINAL FANTASY XIV Digital Fan Festival 2021.
  
  Following our presentation of the latest information on Patch 5.55, we will be joined by Main Scenario Writer Natsuko Ishikawa, who will be answering questions from the official forums!
  

  Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXIV　

  Date & Time

  Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (PDT)
  * Starting time is subject to change.

  Where to Watch

  * URLs will be announced as soon as they are available.
  * The broadcast will include live interpretation from Japanese to English.
  

  Show Details

  • Patch 5.55 Preview
  • Special Guest: Main Scenario Writer Natsuko Ishikawa
  • Miscellaneous Updates

  Read on for details.

• Digital Fan Festival 2021 Special Site Update

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  The Digital Fan Festival 2021 special site has been updated with information on the sponsors supporting this exciting Fan Festival experience!
  
  Read on for details.
  

• Patch 5.5 Notes (Preliminary)

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  Patch 5.5 brings a multitude of additions and refinements to the realm. Adventurers of every persuasion are sure to find something to enjoy in this exciting new update.
  
  * Additions have been made to the patch 5.5 notes, which can now be viewed in their entirety.
  
  Read the patch notes.
  

• Patch 5.5—Death Unto Dawn Special Site Update

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  The Patch 5.5 special site has been updated with information on a new custom delivery client─Count Charlemend de Durendaire, updates to Explorer Mode, new chapters in New Game+, as well as a look at new mounts and minions!
  
  View the special site.

• Hatching-tide Begins on April 14!

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  Guided by the visions of Jihli Aliapoh, Hatching-tide returns this year to engulf the realm in its joyous mayhem. The city-states will be festooned with colorful decorations, setting the stage for yet another round of eggciting revelry!
  
  Read on for details.
  

• FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Kit Released!

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  We’ve released another exciting fan kit to give your PC and smartphones a great new look!
  
  Download the fan kit.

• Patch 5.5—Death Unto Dawn Special Site Update

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  The Patch 5.5 special site has been updated with details on the third installment in the YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse alliance raid series, the Whorleater (Unreal), and Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr. Furthermore, the Patch 5.5 trailer revealed during the Letter from the Producer LIVE is now available as well!
  
  View the special site.

• Glamoured to Life Entry Submissions Close April 16

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  The submission deadline for Glamoured to Life approaches!
  
  We’re hosting a real-life glamour showcase themed around dressing up as your favorite character in the upcoming Digital Fan Festival 2021 in May. Let your creativity run wild and show us how you would dress up to represent your favorite character IRL and submit your entry by Friday, April 16 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT)!
  
  When submitting an entry, please be mindful of the following:
  

  • Please carefully review the guidelines.

  • You must hold a piece of paper in your photo that includes the name of the character you’re dressed as and the “brief comment” you included in your submission. The paper should be held by yourself in a way that the details are legible in the photo. Please do not include your real name, nickname, or character name on the paper.

  • We have received a number of entries that do not satisfy the requirements listed in the guidelines, such as images that do not meet resolution requirements, or entries that feature multiple images. If you have already submitted an entry, we recommend that you review your submitted photo to confirm whether it fulfills the requirements. You may resubmit your entry any time before the submissions close.

  Read on for full event details.

• How to Participate in the PlayStation®5 Version Open Beta Test

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  The PlayStation®5 version open beta test will launch on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, alongside the release of Patch 5.5.
  
  Users who are currently playing on the PlayStation®4 version will be able to use their existing characters and game data during the open beta test.
  
  We hope you enjoy a rich and unparalleled experience with lightning-fast loading times, greatly increased frame rates, true 4K resolution, 3D audio, and haptic feedback.
  
  Read on for instructions on how to participate in the open beta test.
  

• Letter from the Producer Live Part LXIII URL Update

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  View the broadcast on the streaming service of your choice.

  Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXIII

  Date & Time

  Friday, April 2, 2021 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.
  
  Read on for details.

  　

• The Feast Season Eighteen Ending Soon!

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  The competition has been fierce, but Season Eighteen of the Feast will soon draw to a close with the release of Patch 5.5, scheduled for Tuesday, April 13!
  
  Updates to the rankings page will end after Tuesday, April 6, and the final results for the Feast are scheduled to be announced on Tuesday, April 13.
  
  Face your rivals and prove yourself to be the most savage of the pack!
  
  Read on for details.

• Patch 5.5—Death Unto Dawn Special Site Update

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  The Patch 5.5 special site has been updated with information on the new trial, the Cloud Deck, and the celebration of the Firmament’s completion in Ishgardian Restoration.
  
  View the special site.