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  • Patch 6.58 Notes

    Patch 6.58 brings a number of additions and refinements to the game, including PvP adjustments and a strengthened Echo effect in Pandæmonium: Anabaseios (Savage).

    Read the patch notes.

  • FINAL FANTASY XIV for Xbox Series X|S Launches March 21

    We are pleased to announce that the official launch of the Xbox Series X|S version of FINAL FANTASY XIV is set to begin on Thursday, March 21 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT).

    Read on for details.

  • PAX East 2024 Draws Near!

    FINAL FANTASY XIV will be attending PAX EAST 2024 in Boston from Thursday, March 21 through Sunday, March 24! In addition to booth activities and giveaways, we will also be hosting panels for FINAL FANTASY XIV and FINAL FANTASY XVI!

    Can’t make it to PAX East? Don’t worry! The panels will be streamed live for adventurers around the globe to tune into!

    Read on for details.

  • Upcoming Test of Cross-region Data Center Travel

    Since its introduction, the Data Center Travel system has allowed players to visit Worlds within the same physical data center. For example, players in the North American data center are able to visit Worlds in Aether, Crystal, Dynamis, and Primal. As previously announced, our system is capable of facilitating cross-region travel, but we are still evaluating this functionality in light of the often substantial differences in market economy and social norms between data centers. We will continue to take community feedback into account as we consider whether this functionality should be enabled.

    On the other hand, many Worlds may experience login queues following the upcoming release of Dawntrail, especially during peak times. With this situation in mind, we are considering a temporary option in which a limited form of cross-region travel would allow players to play on a less-populated physical data center.

    Thus, to identify potential technical issues ahead of Dawntrail's release, we will be conducting a public test of cross-region Data Center Travel functionality starting Sunday, March 24. Players connecting from geographically distant locations may experience some lag, but we hope you will take this opportunity to explore playing on a different physical data center.

    Test Period

    Sunday, March 24 at 8:00 p.m. (PDT) until the beginning of Patch 7.0 maintenance
    * Test period is subject to change.

    Cross-region Travel Available During the Test:

    • Japanese data center → Oceanian data center
    • North American data center → Oceanian data center
    • European data center → Oceanian data center

    * Characters with a Home World in the Oceanian data center will be unable to travel to a different physical data center.
    * Please note that although characters will be able to return to their Home World from the Oceanian data center even after the test has concluded, their ability to return may be temporarily impeded by periods of server congestion, including any that may arise during the release of Dawntrail.
    * Please note that your Lodestone character data will not account for friend list, blacklist, and cross-world linkshell registrations made while visiting another physical data center. Additionally, you cannot join Community Finder recruitments for cross-world linkshells on other physical data centers.

  • New Optional Items & Limited-time Sale!

    New optional items will be added to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store starting Thursday, March 14 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT).

    We'll also be hosting a limited-time sale on a selection of Little Ladies' Day and Hatching-tide items, so don't miss out!

    Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.

    * The items featured above will be available for purchase after the maintenance scheduled to conclude on Thursday, March 14 at 1:00 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.

  • Announcing the 10th Anniversary 14-Hour Broadcast

    To wrap up our 10th anniversary celebrations, we’re currently preparing a special 14-hour broadcast featuring the members of our Development and Operations teams! We hope you’ll join us and fellow Warriors of Light for a wonderful livestream with festivities of all sorts!

    Date & Time

    Friday, April 12, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. (PDT)
    * Starting time is subject to change.

  • Announcing the FINAL FANTASY XIV Xbox Series X|S Version Release Date

    Thank you to all who participated in the open beta test! The test results are now in, and we are pleased to announce the release date for the Xbox Series X|S version of FINAL FANTASY XIV.

    Release Date

    Thursday, March 21, 2024

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

    Furthermore, we are pleased to share that the FINAL FANTASY XIV Starter Edition (which includes A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, and Stormblood) will be available for free as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perk for a limited time. New players, or seasoned veterans, won't want to miss this opportunity!

    Scheduled Perk Availability Period

    Thursday, March 21, 2024 to Friday, April 19, 2024

    Embark on a grand adventure with fellow Warriors of Light from around the world!

    * Xbox Game Pass (previously Xbox Live Gold) is required to play online titles like FINAL FANTASY XIV. Note that FINAL FANTASY XIV will not be available in the Xbox Game Pass game library.

  • Little Ladies' Day & Hatching-tide Event Begins March 14!

    The season of celebration has come to Eorzea once again, this time with twice the festive spirit. Bask under blossoming peach trees of Little Ladies' Day and be amazed by the lavishly decorated eggs of Hatching-tide during this uniquely exciting time of year!

    Read on for details.

  • Crystalline Conflict Season Ten Ending Soon!

    The competition has been fierce, but Season Ten of Crystalline Conflict will soon draw to a close with the release of Patch 6.58!

    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 on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 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.

  • Regarding the Release Date of Patch 6.58

    Patch 6.58 is scheduled to release on Tuesday, March 19. This update will include an increase to the strength of the Echo granted in Pandæmonium: Anabaseios (Savage) and adjustments to PvP actions, as well as address a number of known issues.

    Details about maintenance coinciding with the release of the patch will be shared in the future.

  • New Optional Item Available!

    A new optional item will be added to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store starting Sunday, March 3 at 12:00 a.m. (PST).

    Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.
     
    * During periods immediately following the sale of new optional items, congestion in the delivery system may cause item deliveries to take longer than usual.

  • Join Us at PAX East 2024

    Following the Fan Festival in Tokyo, FINAL FANTASY XIV is headed to Boston for PAX East 2024! We're back on the show floor and inviting seasoned veterans to battle against Asura, new adventurers to challenge early primal battles, and encouraging everyone to snap a picture in our photo spot. We'll also have some fun giveaways for attendees, too!

    There will also be panels for both FINAL FANTASY XIV and FINAL FANTASY XVI!

    Read on for details.

  • The FINAL FANTASY XIV & FINAL FANTASY XV Collaboration Event Returns!

    The FINAL FANTASY XV collaboration event, A Nocturne for Heroes, returns.

    Don’t miss out on rewards like the Regalia Type-G 4-seater mount, the Lucian Prince costume set, Modern Aesthetics - Lucian Locks, orchestrion rolls, and more!

    Event Period

    Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT)

    * This event is identical to the one previously held.
    * If you have already completed the event, you can replay the quests via the seasonal event replay feature. To learn more about this feature, please check the special site.

    Visit the special site.

  • Patch 6.57 Notes

    Patch 6.57 brings a number of additions and refinements to the game, including the removal of the weekly restrictions in Pandæmonium: Anabaseios (Savage).

    Read the patch notes.

  • Announcing the Capturing Valentione's Day Memories Sweepstakes

    In celebration of Valentione's Day, we're holding a screenshot sweepstakes!
    Show us how you're enjoying the festivities!

    A random selection of 1,500 winners will be drawn from all qualifying entries!
    Be sure to read the rules and share a screenshot of your character celebrating Valentione's Day for a chance to receive an in-game reward.

    Read on for details.

  • New Optional Items & Limited-time Sale!

    New optional items will be added to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store starting Wednesday, February 7 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 maintenance scheduled to conclude on Wednesday, February 7 at 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.

  • How to Participate in the Xbox Series X|S Open Beta Test

    The open beta test for the Xbox Series X|S version of FINAL FANTASY XIV is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at around 12:00 a.m. (PST)!

    The open beta test will only be available to new players who will be playing FINAL FANTASY XIV for the first time. Take this opportunity to invite your Xbox-owning friends who have never experienced the ever-expanding world of FINAL FANTASY XIV and adventure together!

    Read on for details.

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

    Patch 6.55 brings us a step closer to the upcoming expansion, and 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!

    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.

  • Watch the Latest Episode of Duty Commenced

    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 kicked off the new year alongside fellow Warriors of Light by taking on the encounters within Thaleia and the newly added Gilded Araya! Of course, another segment of Community Commendations was shown off this episode as well!

    https://sqex.to/zUTnl

  • Valentione's Day Comes to Eorzea on February 7!

    'Tis the season of ardor and affection, and as per custom, you'll find cities and residential areas the realm over bedecked in an impressive array of rosy decorations. This year, the emissaries of the Valentione's Day celebrations, Astrid de Valentione and Emilie, appear to have a mysterious surprise in store for the townsfolk of Gridania─one which may very well require the aid of a bright-eyed adventurer.

    Read on for details.

  • Join us for Duty Commenced on 31 January!

    The next episode of Duty Commenced, the North American Community team's live show, is set for Wednesday, January 31. Tune into the first stream of the year and join the community team for a grand time in Thaleia and the newly added Gilded Araya. As always, there will be a showcase of the latest entries for Community Commendations and giveaways!

    Read on for details.

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

    Get ready for The Unending Journey's first episode of the year on Tuesday, February 6! Join the EU Community team as we take on new challenges once again.

    This time, we'll first explore Thaleia, and then face Asura in something decidedly more dangerous than an arm-wrestling contest!

    Put on your best glamour and join us for some screenshots at the Revenant's Toll aetheryte in Mor Dhona on Ragnarok (Chaos DC)!

    Read on for details.

  • Announcing the HORI Tactical Assault Commander F14 (FINAL FANTASY XIV Black Edition)

    Presenting the HORI Tactical Assault Commander F14 (FINAL FANTASY XIV Black Edition) gaming keypad! Elevate your gameplay with this stylish new black edition of the gaming keypad from HORI that was originally created under the supervision of Naoki Yoshida!

    Pre-orders are available now ahead of the planned release in April 2024.

    Visit the official HORI website for product and pre-order details.

  • Moogle Treasure Trove ─ The First Hunt for Genesis Commences January 30!

    It gives us great pleasure to announce the return of the Moogle Treasure Trove starting Tuesday, January 30, 2024! Collect irregular tomestones of genesis I by completing specific duties and exchange them with itinerant moogles for a host of treasures including accessories and mounts. Seek out those tomestones and reap the rewards!

    If you missed out on the fetching mameshiba neckerchief last time, you surely won’t want to let this opportunity run away from you again!

    This time, the event will be split into two parts across the Patch 6.5x series, each with different tomestones to collect and its own unique assortment of rewards to earn.

    The Moogle Treasure Trove event has been given a glow-up!

    Dungeon-diving getting dull? Earn tomestones not just through duties, but ocean fishing, Gold Saucer GATEs, and more! Try your hand at weekly objectives or take on the Ultimog Challenge to rake in even greater rewards!

    Read on for details.

  • The Maiden’s Rhapsody Returns January 22!

    The Maiden’s Rhapsody, a special FINAL FANTASY XI collaboration event, is returning to FINAL FANTASY XIV! Participate and discover what strange twist of fate brought a hero of Vana'diel to our realm.

    Event Period

    Monday, January 22 at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, February 5 at 6:59 a.m. (PST)

    Read on for details.

    * This event is identical to the one previously held.
    * If you have already completed the event, you can replay the quests via the seasonal event replay feature. We highly recommend learning more about this feature on the collaboration special site.


  • Crystalline Conflict Season Nine Results Revealed as Season Ten Commences!

    Crystalline Conflict Season Nine 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 Nine tier rewards may be collected until the end of Season Ten. Don't forget to claim your spoils!

    View the results for Season Nine.


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

    • Season Ten Preliminary Rankings

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

  • FINAL FANTASY XIV 50% Off During Steam Flash Sale Until January 22!

    For a limited time, the Steam version of FINAL FANTASY XIV is on sale for 50% off! Whether you're a seasoned Warrior of Light ready to continue their adventure in Endwalker, or you have friends you're excited to invite, then now is the perfect time!

    Sale Period

    Monday, January 15, 2024 to Monday, January 22, 2024

    Products

    • FINAL FANTASY XIV Complete Edition
    • FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker Standard Edition
    • FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker Collector’s Edition

    * Reminder: The Steam version of FINAL FANTASY XIV is not compatible with the Windows version.

    Visit the Steam store.

  • Patch 6.55 Notes

    With the conflict in the Thirteenth at an end and Dawntrail on the horizon, the Warrior of Light takes their first steps toward a new adventure.

    Patch 6.55 also brings more to explore in the realms of Endwalker, including a new trial, tribal alliance quests, and the continuation of Tataru's Grand Endeavor, Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures, and the Manderville weapon series!

    Read the patch notes.

    * Updated Tuesday, January 23, 2024 12:00 a.m. (PST)

  • Meister Quality Hydaelyn & Zodiark Figure Coming Soon!

    To commemorate the conclusion of the decade-long saga of Hydaelyn and Zodiark, the two have been recreated in an expertly crafted portrayal of Light and Dark!

    FINAL FANTASY XIV Meister Quality Figure - Hydaelyn & Zodiark

    Product Size (Inches)

    Approx. W 13.6” x D 11.4” x H 9.1”
    * The image shown is for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product.

    Release Date

    Wednesday, March 20, 2024

    Purchase Bonus

    • Ballroom Etiquette - Apocalyptic Charades

    Proceed to the pre-order page.
    * Pre-orders will begin on Friday, January 12 at 8:00 a.m. (PST).

    * The product description regarding the bonus code for Ballroom Etiquette - Apocalyptic Charades has been corrected on the Square Enix Store. The bonus code will grant the emote service account-wide, rather than per character as initially listed.
    * Updated Thursday, February 15, 2024 7:30 p.m. (PST).

  • FINAL FANTASY XIV: ENDWALKER -- The Art of Resurrection -Beyond the Veil- Beyond the Veil - Now Available for Pre-order!

    We are delighted to announce that pre-orders are now open for the second Endwalker art collection, The Art of Resurrection -Beyond the Veil-!

    FINAL FANTASY XIV: ENDWALKER -- The Art of Resurrection -Beyond the Veil-

    This sizeable volume contains approximately 800 pieces of stunning artwork from Patches 6.1 to 6.5, including character designs, dungeon vistas, and trials illustrations, as well as visuals from Pandæmonium and the Myths of the Realm quest series!


    Release Date

    Tuesday, June 25, 2024

    Purchase Bonus

    • Item code for an in-game Zodiark Idol minion.


    Pre-order your copy today!