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• Presenting the Glamoured to Life Entries!

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  We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the Glamoured to Life activity!
  
  We’re pleased to present all the eligible entries we received for the event. Head over to the Digital Fan Festival 2021 special site to see everyone’s passion and creativity on full display!

• Presenting the Full List of Digital Fan Festival 2021 Art Contest Entries

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  We received an astonishing 3,000+ entries for the Digital Fan Festival 2021 Art Contest and today we are pleased to present all the eligible entries for you to enjoy. Take a look at everyone’s memorable moments in FINAL FANTASY XIV captured in a variety of art forms!
  
  Once again, we’d like to offer our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the Digital Fan Festival 2021 Art Contest!

• Patch 5.57 Notes

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  Patch 5.57 brings a number of additions and refinements to the realm, including adjustments to Allagan tomestones of revelation and Eden's Promise (Savage).
  
  Read the patch notes.

• 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  The latest episode of the North American Community team’s Duty Commenced live show has been archived and is now available to view!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.

  The Community team went high up in the sky to confront the incomparable Diamond Weapon in the Cloud Deck (Extreme) alongside other Warriors of Light! Of course, they also showcased another set of amazing Community Commendations as well!

  
  

• Presenting the Winners of the Digital Fan Festival 2021 Art Contest

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  Thank you everyone who participated in the Digital Fan Festival 2021 Art Contest!
  
  We are pleased to announce that the winning entries are now available on the Fan Festival special site. Take a look at the winning entries chosen by Warriors of Light from around the world!
  
  
  * The complete list of entries will be available later.
  * Prizes will be delivered to winners later.
  * A number of entries have been marked to indicate popularity within the development and operations teams.

• Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXV Set for July 9

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  The date has been set for the next Letter from the Producer LIVE, where we’ll review recently announced information for Endwalker.
  
  In the second half of the show, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida will be accompanied by Yosuke Saito and YOKO TARO, guest creators of YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse. The three will look back on the alliance raid series, as well as answer questions from the official forums.

  Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXV

  Date & Time

  Friday, July 9, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. (PDT)
  * Starting time is subject to change.

  Where to Watch

  • YouTube Live
  • Niconico Live
  • Twitch
    

  * URLs will be announced as soon as they are available.
  * 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 6.0 Digest
  • Special Guests
  • Miscellaneous Updates

  Read on for details.

• Join us for Duty Commenced on June 18!

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  The next episode of Duty Commenced, the North American Community team’s live show, is set for Friday, June 18! Join us as we take to the skies and battle against the Diamond Weapon in the Cloud Deck (Extreme) alongside fellow adventurers! Of course, no episode is complete without showcasing the latest segment of Community Commendations.
  
  Read on for details.

• Announcing the 7th 14-Hour Broadcast

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  Following delays due to the COVID-19 situation and state of emergency in Japan, we are pleased to finally announce the 7th 14-hour broadcast.

  Schedule

  From Friday, July 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (PDT)

  Details will be announced later.
  

  * Please note that the audio will be available in Japanese only.
  * Preventative measures against COVID-19 will be taken during the broadcast in order to ensure the safety of our guests and staff.
  

• New Optional Items Available!

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  The new Resshi attire and flower shower emote will be added to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store starting Thursday, June 10 around 1:00 a.m. (PDT).

  New Optional Items

  

  

  

  

  Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.

  * The items featured above will be available for purchase after the scheduled maintenance on Thursday, June 10 around 1:00 a.m. (PDT). Please visit the News section for detailed maintenance information.

• FINAL FANTASY XIV 60% Off Sale Until June 9!

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  We’re pleased to announce that FINAL FANTASY XIV for Windows®, Mac, PlayStation™4, and PlayStation™5 is on sale for 60% off for a limited time only!

  Sale Period

  From Tuesday, May 25, 2021 to Wednesday, June 9, 2021

  Retailers

  • Square Enix Store
  • PlayStation™Store

  * Updated on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7:50 p.m. (PDT) to remove incorrect information.

  Sale Items

  FINAL FANTASY XIV Complete Edition [Download] $59.99 $23.99 USD
  FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers Collector’s Edition [Download] $59.99 $23.99 USD
  FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers Standard Edition [Download] $39.99 $15.99 USD
  

  * Please refer to the product details for additional information on each of the above products.
  * Price may vary according to retailer.

• Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXIV Digest Released

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  We’re pleased to announce that the Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXIV 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.

• Official Service for PlayStation®5 Version Begins Soon

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  We’re pleased to announce that official service for the PlayStation®5 version of FINAL FANTASY XIV is set to begin Tuesday, May 25 at 3:00 a.m. (PDT)!
  
  Those who participated in the open beta can continue playing the PlayStation®5 version using the same service account along with an active subscription—it is not necessary to redownload the game.
  
  We hope you enjoy a rich and unparalleled experience featuring lightning-fast loading times, greatly increased frame rates, true 4K resolution, 3D audio, and haptic feedback.
  * Please note that the PlayStation®5 version is only available as digital download.
  
  Read on for details.
  

• Patch 5.55 Notes

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  Patch 5.55 brings a multitude of additions and refinements to the realm, including the fourth installment of Save the Queen and a new Bozjan battlefield─Zadnor.
  
  Read the patch notes.
  
  * Updated on Wednesday, June 1, 2021 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT)
  

• The Feast Season Nineteen Results Are In!

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  The competition has been fierce, but at last, we have declared the winners of the Feast Season Nineteen!

  Top ranking players will receive special rewards, so check out the rankings and see who clawed their way to the head of the pack!

  View the results for Season Nineteen.

  * Ranking rewards letters may take some time to arrive. We appreciate your patience.
  * The Pre-season will commence with the release of Patch 5.55. The end of the Pre-season and the start of Season Twenty will be announced on the Lodestone in the future.
  * Please note that you will not be able to claim your Season Nineteen tier rewards once Season Twenty begins, so make sure you claim them as soon as possible.
  

  Season Twenty Ratings

  Initial Season Twenty PvP ratings are determined by the Pre-season tier placement.

  Pre-season Tier		Season 20 Starting Tier and Rating
  Diamond		Gold 1,000
  Platinum		Silver 500
  Gold		Bronze 250
  Silver or Below		None 0

  * If you do not log in during the Pre-season, your tier and ranking will be reset.
  

• Patch 5.5—Death Unto Dawn Special Site Update

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  The Patch 5.5 special site has been updated with a look at the updates to Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr, Performance actions, and new emotes.
  
  Visit the special site.
  
  * Patch 5.55 will be released on Tuesday, May 25.

• The Feast Season Nineteen Ending Soon!

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  The competition has been fierce, but Season Nineteen of the Feast will soon draw to a close with the release of Patch 5.55, scheduled for Tuesday, May 25!

  Updates to the rankings page will end after Tuesday, May 18, and the final results for the Feast will be announced on Tuesday, May 25.

  Face your rivals, and prove yourself the most savage of the pack!

  View the Feast Rankings page.

• Participate in the Digital Fan Festival 2021 Survey

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  We’d love to hear your feedback regarding the Digital Fan Festival 2021! Your feedback will help us plan future events and services, so we look forward to hearing from you!

  Survey Period

  Monday, May 17, 2021 at 1:00 a.m. to Monday, May 24, 2021 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT)

  How to Participate

  Proceed to the survey.
  * A Square Enix account is required to take the survey.
  * Please fill in the questionnaire using a PC browser.

• Pre-orders Begin for CITIZEN × FINAL FANTASY XIV Collaboration Watches

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  Introducing the CITIZEN × FINAL FANTASY XIV Collaboration Watches, a pair of watches themed after the world of FFXIV!
  
  The LIGHT model themed after the Crystal of Light, and the DARKNESS model themed after the Warriors of Darkness, were both designed under the careful supervision of our development and operations teams.

  Both models feature a simple and elegant design that you can wear anywhere, allowing you to casually enjoy a taste of FFXIV in your everyday life!
  
  Additionally, both models feature CITIZEN’s Eco-Drive technology, which removes the need to periodically replace their batteries. In both design and function, the CITIZEN × FINAL FANTASY XIV Collaboration Watches strive to be the ultimate analog watch.
  

  Order Period

  Sunday, May 16, 2021 to Tuesday, June 30, 2021 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT)
  * The ordering period is subject to change.

  Pre-order the CITIZEN × FINAL FANTASY XIV COLLABORATION WATCH -LIGHT-.
  Pre-order the CITIZEN × FINAL FANTASY XIV COLLABORATION WATCH -DARKNESS-.
  

• Announcing the Fender® x FINAL FANTASY XIV Collaboration!

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  Fender, the iconic American guitar manufacturer, is celebrating their 75th anniversary and will be holding a special collaboration with FFXIV!
  
  We’re planning various collaborative works ranging from developing a real-life electric guitar, adding a new instrument for bard’s Performance mode, and a new indoor furnishing.
  
  Read on for details.
  

• Announcing New Merchandise & Endwalker Aluminum Water Bottle

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  A variety of new merchandise is now available for pre-order, including character figures, a set of Ascian-themed wine glasses, jewelry, a series of job icon-patterned accessories, and more!

  Additionally, we’re hosting the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker Aluminum Water Bottle Promotion where purchasing a minimum amount of select merchandise will earn you an Endwalker-themed water bottle, while supplies last.

  Promotion Period

  Friday, May 14, 2021 to Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT)

  Promotion Details

  Purchase at least $120 (before tax & shipping) of eligible FINAL FANTASY XIV merchandise from the Square Enix Store to receive a FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker Aluminum Water Bottle. Available while supplies last.

  Promotion Reward

  

  FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker Aluminum Water Bottle
  * Please note the final design may differ.

  Visit the Square Enix Store for merchandise details and promotion information.