The season of eggs and whimsy is upon us, and Jihli Aliapoh is looking for an adventurer just like you to help make her dreams─and maybe even nightmares─a reality this year. Ready to take a stab at Hatching-tide?

Read on for details.

For a limited time, existing owners or purchasers of FINAL FANTASY XIV Starter Edition can add the Stormblood expansion to their account for free! Whether you’re excited to explore new lands, try out the samurai or red mage jobs, or fight for the liberation of Ala Mhigo there is something for everyone!

Read on for details.

Patch 6.35 brings a multitude of additions and refinements to the game, including the introduction of a new deep dungeon, Eureka Orthos, the splendorous tool enhancement quest series, the Loporrit tribal quests, and the continuation of the Manderville weapon quests.

Read the patch notes.

The peach trees lining the streets of Ul’dah are in full bloom, as beneath their vibrant boughs walk ladies from around the realm, their faces full of cheer. Little Ladies’ Day has come─and this year, one young maiden in particular appears to require the aid of a charitable adventurer...

Read on for details.

'Tis the season of ardour and affection, and as per the custom, cities and residential areas the realm over shall be bedecked with an impressive array of rosy decorations that promise to inspire feelings of love in all who behold them. Lisette de Valentione seeks an adventurer's assistance in a matter of the heart, but from her troubled expression, one can only guess the sort of mission that awaits...

See the special site for details.

Happy new year to all you FFXIVers out there!
This is Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida.

10 December 2022 marked twelve years since I came on board FFXIV. Looking back, I honestly don't feel it was a long time at all. Rather, it was a period of constant running that sped by in a flash. Since taking up the baton from the original FFXIV, we've woven the main scenario into its first conclusion with Endwalker. Now the curtains have risen on a new adventure, and the world continues to expand.

I'd like to express my deepest gratitude to the Development and Operations teams, who have continued to build the FFXIV world. And above all, we never could have come this far without Warriors of Light the world over, our esteemed players. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Now then, on to 2023! This year marks the tenth anniversary of FFXIV's rebirth, and the Fan Festivals scheduled around the world will be held on the grandest scale to date at each venue. These are the largest events where we can celebrate in person with you Warriors of Light, and I am eagerly looking forward to them, as well as various other major events we have in the pipes. Together, let's raise the roof for the tenth anniversary!

And what do you know... As I was pondering a keynote speech for the festivals, someone seems to have left a memo in front of me with a poem on it.

Twelve years have passed since I took up the baton, and ten since the game's rebirth, but the Warrior of Light's journey ever continues! I wonder, what awaits us in the future alluded to in this young man's poem?

As we've previously announced, we're steadily preparing for the next ten years of FFXIV. During Fan Festivals and other events, I expect that we'll be able to report on the progress of the game's first graphical update, which will have a particularly large impact.

It's time to ring in the year in which FFXIV's next major developments will, little by little, come to light! Furthermore, FINAL FANTASY XVI, the latest installment in the FF series developed by our very own Creative Business Unit III, will also see simultaneous worldwide release on 22 June (pre-order your copy here!).

Twelve years ago, I never imagined that I would have the chance to work on two mainline Final Fantasy titles, let alone at the same time. This world truly is a mystery, and that's what makes it so interesting.

It's my hope that all you Warriors of Light will continue to join us in our great and ongoing adventure, all the while looking after yourselves.

Again, I wish you a happy new year, and thank you for your continued support!

FINAL FANTASY XIV Producer & Director

Naoki Yoshida

We are excited to announce a host of new updates to the Patch 6.3 special site, from the 6.3 official trailer aired during the Letter from the Producer LIVE LXXV, to the latest information on the new alliance raid, Euphrosyne. Don't miss this sneak peek at the fifth duty of the Ultimate series, the Omega Protocol (Ultimate); island sanctuary additions; Crystalline Conflict's new arena; and more!

View the special site.

All the realm is abrim with excitement in anticipation of the new year, and indeed, the sounds of merriment can be heard nowhere more strongly than in the streets of Limsa Lominsa, where delegates from the Far East have arrived in hopes of sharing their festive traditions. The usagi bugyo would have your aid in ensuring the celebration of Heavensturn is a success, and has prepared a handsome reward should you be willing to offer it.

Read on for details.

Patch 6.25 brings a multitude of additions and refinements to the game, including the introduction of Manderville weapons, Omicron tribal quests, as well as the all-new variant and criterion dungeons.

Read the patch notes.

As the days grow shorter and the leaves turn shades of red and gold, the bite of autumn’s chill can be felt throughout the realm. The season of frights has begun at last, and the streets are decked with jolly jack-o’-lanterns and baleful bats. Preparations for a costume cortege proceed apace, but it is anyone's guess what spooky surprises this event holds in store...

Read on for details.

The next Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast is almost upon us! In the first half, we'll reflect on Patch 6.2 and review the exciting new content coming up in Patch 6.25. Then, in the second half, we'll take an exclusive look at the work of FFXIV's Scenario team─don't miss out!

Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXIII

Date & Time

Saturday, 8 October at 04:30 (GMT) / 05:30 (BST) / 15:30 (AEDT)
* Starting time is subject to change.
* Co-streaming is allowed.

Where to Watch

• YouTube Live
• Niconico Live
• Twitch

* These links are identical to those of the 8th 14-hour Broadcast.
* Please note that the presentation slides will include both Japanese and English text, but the presentation audio will be in Japanese only.

Show Details

• Reflecting on Patch 6.2 and Looking Forward to Patch 6.25
• An Introduction to the Work of the Scenario Team

Guests

• Daichi Hiroi (Lead Story Designer)
• Natsuko Ishikawa (Senior Story Designer)
• Banri Oda (Senior Story Designer)

Presenters

• Naoki Yoshida (Producer & Director)
• Toshio Murouchi (Global Community Producer)

The notes for Patch 6.21 are now available, and include details on the introduction of the Echo to Pandæmonium: Asphodelos (Savage), as well as a number of resolved issues.

* Additional features will be implemented in future updates:
Variant dungeons, criterion dungeons, Manderville weapon quests, and Omicron tribal quests are scheduled to be released in Patch 6.25.

Read the patch notes.

* Updated Friday, 16 September at 7:00 (GMT) / 8:00 (BST) / 17:00 (AET)

Join us on Sunday, 18 September for a livestream episode of "A Stroll with Yoshi-P at Tokyo Game Show 2022."

This time, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida plans to soak up the sights of meticulously decorated estates, before diving into some heart-pounding custom matches of PvP! Crystalline Conflict commentator and special guest so5u will provide real-time commentary on these exciting matches. You won't want to miss it!

* This livestream will be broadcasted from an external studio. FINAL FANTASY XIV will not have in-person exhibits or live broadcasts from Makuhari Messe this year. We thank you for your understanding.

A Stroll with Yoshi-P at Tokyo Game Show 2022

Date & Time

Sunday, 18 September 2022 at 8:00 (GMT) / 9:00 (BST) / 18:00 (AEST)

Where to Watch

SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS at TGS 2022

• YouTube Live
• Niconico Live
• Twitch

* Please note that the audio will be available in Japanese only.

Show Details

• A Visit to Player Housing
• Crystalline Conflict Custom Matches
  * Members for provisional parties will be recruited during the livestream for the custom matches.

Presenters

so5u (Crystalline Conflict Commentator)

Naoki Yoshida (Producer & Director, FINAL FANTASY XIV)
Toshio Murouchi (Global Community Producer, FINAL FANTASY XIV)

The next instalment of Tales from the Dawn is now available for your reading pleasure. We invite you to pore over a tale from a bygone age: A Question of Life.

Read the third story.

* Please note that Tales from the Dawn may contain spoilers from the main scenario.
* Four stories are scheduled to be released.