FFXIV Shadowbringers : Heavensturn
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.
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FFXIV Shadowbringers : Starlight Celebration
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.
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FFXIV Shadowbringers : Patch 5.4 Special Site Live
The special site for Patch 5.4─Futures Rewritten is now live! Here you can catch a peek at what new adventures await the Scions in the Source, the next raid dungeon Eden’s Promise, the latest instalment in the Sorrow of Werlyt story quests, and more!
View the special site.
FFXIV Shadowbringers : Patch 5.35 Notes
Patch 5.35 brings a multitude of additions and refinements to the realm, including the continuation of the Save the Queen story and Resistance weapons, a new instanced encounter on the Bozjan southern front, and upgrades to Skysteel crafter and gatherer tools.
FFXIV Shadowbringers : Patch 5.31
The notes for Patch 5.31 include information on the latest chapter in the Ishgardian Restoration, adjustments to Eden's Verse (Savage), as well as various updates and additions.
* Additional features will be implemented in future updates:
Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr, Resistance weapons, and Skysteel tools updates are scheduled to be released in Patch 5.35.
FFXIV Shadowbringers : The Rising Event
From Thursday, 27 August at 7:00 to Monday, 14 September at 14:59 (GMT)
FFXIV Shadowbringers : Patch 5.3 Notes
We are proud to present the patch notes for Reflections in Crystal, which will bring a conclusion to the Shadowbringers story! This patch also brings the second instalment of YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse, courtesy of guest creators Yosuke Saito and YOKO TARO.
Here you'll find a comprehensive list of additions and refinements to the game, including the addition of dwarf tribe quests, Faux Hollows, Unreal trials, and more!
* Additional features will be implemented in future updates:
Ishgardian Restoration updates are scheduled to be released in Patch 5.31.
Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr, Resistance weapons, and Skysteel tools updates are scheduled to be released in Patch 5.35.
* For the prevention of spoilers, certain story-related information has been omitted.
FFXIV Shadowbringers : Patch 5.25
Patch 5.25 brings a multitude of additions and refinements to the realm, including the introduction of a new quest series offering upgradeable equipment, Save the Queen, as well as Skysteel crafter and gatherer tools.
FFXIV Shadowbringers : Hatching Tide 30/03/2020 - 13/04/2020
The sun-kissed days of spring are nearly upon us once again, and the resplendent assortment of eggs decorating the city-states mark the return of the season’s most beloved of traditions─Hatching-tide! Inspired by visions granted to her by the Twelve Archons, Jihli Aliapoh has grand plans for this year’s celebration. Adventurers eager to partake in the revelry are encouraged to seek her out.
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FFXIV Stormblood : Heavensturn 31/12/2017 - 15/01/2018

After another prosperous and eventful year, Heavensturn is upon us at last. In Far Eastern tradition, an animal is selected to lead the proceedings, and this time it is the turn of the loyal and courageous dog. Its representative, the inu bugyo, aims to share the customs of the east with Eorzea, while the pirates known as the Rabid Wives have other ideas. A host of unique rewards is on offer, so be sure to join in the celebration!
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FFXIV Stormblood : Starlight Celebration

The realm is in need of warmth and cheer to stave off the chill and gloom of winter. What better way to brighten your spirit than to revel in the joy of the Starlight Celebration?
Cities far and wide are adorned with all manner of festive decorations, and Starlight bears have arrived to deliver their unique brand of merriment. However, it seems an adventurer’s aid is needed in Bentbranch Meadows, where a spate of unexplained thefts threatens to upset the proceedings.
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FFXIV Stormblood : Callback Campaign Ends 18 July

The Callback Campaign is scheduled to end on Tuesday, July 18th following the maintenance for patch 4.05.
If your friends are taking a break, don't miss this chance to invite them back for fantastic new adventures in Stormblood, and earn special rewards if you meet the campaign requirements!
* Friends can be invited to return via the friends list in-game until Tuesday, July 18. Players invited to return must do so within 30 days of the campaign's end to receive rewards.
Read on for more details.
FFXIV Stormblood : Early Access

It is our pleasure to announce the beginning of early access for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood!
Those who have registered pre-order codes may now begin playing Stormblood content. Get ready to discover what lies beyond the realm of Eorzea!
*Characters that have met the requirements to enter Stormblood areas can enjoy FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood right away. Characters that have not met these requirements can continue to play FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn and FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward content as normal.
*We suspect certain Stormblood areas will become congested, and to moderate traffic, characters that have been idle for more than thirty minutes will automatically be booted from the game. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause and thank you for your kind understanding.
Click here for details on how to participate in early access.
FFXIV : Patch 3.57 Notes
Patch 3.57 will bring several additions and refinements to Eorzea, including adjustments to the anima weapon story quests, Alexander Savage, and more.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Patch 3.57
Playable Content
The difficulty of obtaining items required to complete the anima weapon quests has been reduced as follows:
- The drop rate of Luminous Crystals has been increased.
- The number of elementally aspected luminous crystals required to exchange for Astral Nodules and Umbral Nodules has been reduced from three of each to one of each.
- The number of Crystal Sand received when exchanging items with Ulan has been increased from one to two.
- The number of Allagan tomestones of lore required in exchange for Singing Clusters has been reduced from 150 to 80.
- The number of Singing Clusters received upon completing the quest "Seeking Inspiration" has been increased from 10 to 18.
Battle System
The weekly limitation on Alexandrian Gears received upon completing Alexander - The Soul of the Creator has been removed.
The number of Alexandrian Gears required in exchange for Micro Tomestones has been reduced from seven to four.
The strength of the Echo granted in Alexander (Savage) has been increased.
The Echo will take effect upon entering Alexander (Savage), increasing players' maximum HP, damage dealt, and healing magic potency by 15%.
* Unlike other instances, the strength of the Echo will not increase in the event all party members are incapacitated.
Players can now queue to enter the following trials via the Duty Finder.
- The Minstrel's Ballad: Thordan's Reign
- Containment Bay S1T7 (Extreme)
- The Minstrel's Ballad: Nidhogg's Rage
- Containment Bay P1T6 (Extreme)
Dun Scaith has been adjusted as follows:
- The weekly restrictions on rewards obtained from coffers has been removed.
- The weekly restriction on obtaining Mhachi Shillings has been removed.
Players can now exchange a Mhachi Farthing, Mhachi Penny, and Mhachi Shilling for a Deepest Gobdip by speaking with Bertana in Idyllshire (X:5.8 Y:5.2).
When registering to enter the Diadem, players who discard their mission ceruleum after being matched but prior to entering the instance will incur a penalty for abandoning the duty.
Resolved Issues
- The following issues have been addressed.
- An issue wherein enmity from the elementally amplified wind crystal, which appears in The Diadem, was not canceled under certain conditions.
- An issue wherein the effects of Dissipation would be received while a pet is still summoned when the scholar actions Dissipation and Summon were used at the same time.
- An issue wherein action status effects that cannot normally be prolonged were able to be prolonged when another action is used at the same time the astrologian action Celestial Opposition activates.
- An issue wherein the crest was not displayed properly when the item Lord Commander's Coat was equipped by a Highlander.
- An issue wherein changes to the pulldown menu of the Spoils Trader window were not reflected properly.
- An issue wherein some of the BGM that played during the main scenario quest “Mask of Grief” was incorrect.
- An issue wherein an incorrect name was displayed during the staff credits.