FINAL FANTASY XIV Online — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Free trial now to include FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers! | 2026-04-28 | Beginning Tuesday, April 28, with the release of Patch 7.5, the free trial will also include the award-winning FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers. Spread the word and tell your friends, because there’s never been a better time to begin their adventure! Check out the free trial. For those who have already registered FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn to their accounts, worry not─this change also applies to all existing owners as well. * Service accounts will be updated to reflect this change starting on Tuesday, April 28. Please note that the registration status update may not be displayed immediately on the Mog Station. |
| Patch 7.5 is live! | 2026-04-28 | We are proud to present the patch notes for Trail to the Heavens, which sees the Warrior of Light and their companions begin to unravel the mysteries of the key. This patch also features the new trial, the Unmaking; Echoes of Vana'diel - Windurst: The Third Walk; a brand-new crystal conflict arena, Archeia Harmonias; and a host of other additions and adjustments, including an increase to furnishing placement limits, the consolidation of dyes, updates to the armoire and outfit glamours, as well as updates to group pose. * Additional features will be implemented in future updates: Auxesia─the new cosmic exploration destination, Tool Enhancement |
| FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold Coming January 2027! | 2026-04-27 | It gives us great pleasure to announce the sixth expansion to FINAL FANTASY XIV, Evercold! The trailer unveiled during the Fan Festival keynote can now be viewed on the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold teaser site, along with the latest information, screenshots and artwork from the upcoming expansion. Visit the teaser site |
| Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim Begins Today! | 2026-04-24 | The long-awaited North American Fan Festival 2026 commences this Friday in Anaheim! All stage events─including the keynote, packed with new information─will be available to view worldwide via live stream. The broadcast will be starting with the long-awaited keynote at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) / 17:00 (GMT) / 18:00 (BST) / Saturday, 25 April at 3:00 (AEST), so be sure to tune in! * Please note that co-streaming is permitted for all content except for the paid concert performances. However, we strongly advise users to refrain from co-streaming the keynote presentation via YouTube. Due to the nature of YouTube's Content ID system, doing so may result in |
| Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XCII Set for April 17 | 2026-04-09 | The next Letter from the Producer LIVE will bring you the latest gameplay and information from Patch 7.5─Trail to the Heavens, scheduled to release on Tuesday, April 28! Date & Time Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. (PDT) / 11:00 (GMT) / 12:00 (BST) / 21:00 (AEST) * Starting time is subject to change. Where to WatchYouTube LiveNiconico LiveTwitch* Please note that the presentation slides will include both Japanese and English text, but the presentation audio will be in Japanese only. Show DetailsPatch 7.5 Part 2Miscellaneous Updates |
| Moogle Treasure Trove – The Hunt for Aphorism Commences March 31! | 2026-03-27 | It gives us great pleasure to announce the return of the Moogle Treasure Trove starting Tuesday, March 31, 2026! Collect irregular tomestones of aphorism 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! New to these exclusive offerings is the miner's earring. Chip away at challenges and boast the proof of your labors! * Irregular tomestones of aphorism will not be awarded when using adventurer squadrons or the Duty Support system. * Unrestricted parties must have the "Level Sync" option enabled to receive irregular t |
| Hatching-tide Begins March 23! | 2026-03-18 | Spring has sprung, and across the realm, festivities unfold in celebration of profoundly prophetic dreams and exceptionally eggy eggs. A stylish Dreamer awaits the aid of an adventurer keen to fight, seek, and reap the rewards of this vibrant season! Event Duration From Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) / 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT) to Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 14:59 (GMT) / 15:59 (BST) / Tuesday, 7 April at 0:59 (AEST) How to Participate Begin the quest "Of Weeds and Whimsy" by speaking to the stylish dreamer in Old Gridania (X:10.2 Y:9.4). * Players must be level 15 and above to start the quest. Rewards * Certain item |
| SQUARE ENIX Publisher Sale 2026 | 2026-03-17 | The Square Enix Publisher Sale is now on - save up to 90% off! With over 200+ discounted games in the SQUARE ENIX Publisher Sale, our *NEW* host, Matthew Mercer, is here to help you find your next RPG adventure - accompanied by our long-time bestie Ben Starr... whether we asked for it or not. Watch the full video on YouTube and discover which RPG you should dive into next: https://youtu.be/joDXWCNf-JM |
| Spring Back into the Adventure with 50% Off the Complete Edition and Dawntrail! | 2026-03-13 | This spring, put on your adventuring boots and return to FINAL FANTASY XIV! For a limited time, the Complete Edition and Dawntrail are 50% off. Catch up with Dawntrail before FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, California this April or start your journey with the Complete Edition and see what Eorzea has to offer. You don't want to miss out on this spring sale! Sale Period Thursday, March 12 to Thursday, March 19, 2026 Dawntrail (Standard/Collector's Edition) FINAL FANTASY XIV Complete (Standard Edition) * Please refer to product details for additional information on each product. |
| Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XCI Set for March 13 | 2026-03-09 | The next Letter from the Producer LIVE will be our first look at the exciting new features that await in Patch 7.5! Date & Time Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. (PDT) / 11:00 (GMT) / 22:00 (AEDT) * Starting time is subject to change. Where to WatchYouTube LiveNiconico LiveTwitch* Please note that the presentation slides will include both Japanese and English text, but the presentation audio will be in Japanese only. Show DetailsPatch 7.5 Part 1Miscellaneous Updates |
| Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 Europe & Oceania Registration | 2026-03-06 | We are excited to announce that registrations are now open for the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 Europe & Oceania! The tournament will begin with Preliminaries and Quarterfinals, which will be held online. Teams that emerge victorious in the Quarterfinals will be invited to their local Fan Festival to take part in the Finals and crown the regional champion! Registration for European and Oceanian teams is now open until: Monday, 16 March 2026 at 23:59 (GMT) / Tuesday, 17 March at 10:59 (AEDT) Visit the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 website to learn more about the tournament and sign up! |
| Patch 7.45 Notes | 2026-03-03 | Patch 7.45 introduces a plethora of exciting new journeys, from the versatile variant dungeon The Merchant's Tale to the endless bounds of Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures. Read the full patch notes on the Lodestone. Launch FINAL FANTASY XIV Now |
| Little Ladies' Day Begins February 26! | 2026-02-24 | The Little Ladies' Day festivities are upon us once again! Under a canopy of fragrant peach blossoms, the Songbirds and the Seneschal Prince shall soon grace the streets of Ul'dah with their annual concerts. All the while, a curious reporter for the Mythril Eye is keen to pen a piece on the countless fans who will surely flock to this springtime spectacle... Event Duration From Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) / 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT) to Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 14:59 (GMT) / Friday, 13 March at 1:59 (AEDT) How to Participate Begin the quest "What Can Eye Do for You" by speaking to the royal seneschal in |
| Valentione's Day Comes to Eorzea on February 2! | 2026-01-29 | The season of ardor and affection is come again, and as per custom, cities and residential areas the realm over are set to be festooned with romantic decorations. In Gridania, the emissaries of love, Astrid de Valentione and Emilie, are preparing a spread of sumptuous cakes─provided their mammet-assisted supply chain doesn't encounter any unexpected issues... Event Duration From Monday, February 2, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) / 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT) to Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:59 a.m. (PST) / 14:59 (GMT) / Tuesday, 17 February at 1:59 (AEDT) How to Participate Begin the quest "The Icing on the Cake" by speaking to Astrid in Old Gridani |
| Patch 7.41 Notes | 2026-01-27 | Patch 7.41 introduces new weapon enhancement quests, and for crafters and gatherers eager to explore the cosmos, the Cosmic Exploration Initiative has plotted a new destination—Oizys. * Additional features will be implemented in future updates: A new variant dungeon (The Merchant's Tale) and Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures sidequests are scheduled to release in Patch 7.45. Read the full patch notes on the Lodestone. Launch FINAL FANTASY XIV Now |
| Play Free for up to 4 Days in the Latest Free Login Campaign! | 2026-01-09 | 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! Dare to travel Into the Mist? Patch 7.4 will have you facing the latest challenges on offer, be it unforgettable duties like Hell on Rails, or the Heavyweight Division of the Arcadion raid dungeon. What's more, the new glamour system update has unlocked fashion possibilities that transcend level, job, and class, allowing you to customize your character like never before. And don't forget to check out the new Strategy Board feature that provides the ideal tools to map out battle tactics and streamline com |
| Heavensturn has begun! | 2026-01-02 | With a new year waiting just around the corner, the Far Eastern delegation is keen to share their Heavensturn customs with the realm once again. To that end, the uma bugyo and uma yoriki have descended upon Limsa Lominsa with an endearing─and rather anxious─equine mascot in tow. Perhaps the delegates will need a kindly adventurer to take the reins and ensure their celebrations proceed as planned... Event Duration From Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. (PST) / 15:00 (GMT) / Thursday, 1 January at 2:00 (AEDT) to Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:59 a.m. (PST) / 14:59 (GMT) / Friday, 16 January at 1:59 (AEDT) How to Participate Begin the |
| Celebrate the Holidays with 50% Off Dawntrail and the Complete Edition! | 2025-12-19 | This winter, give yourself the gift of new journeys in FINAL FANTASY XIV! For a limited time, Dawntrail and the Complete Edition are 50% off. Set sail for new horizons in Tural or start your epic saga with the Complete Edition, which is perfect for newcomers ready to dive into the world of Eorzea. Don’t miss out on this holiday deal! Your next adventure awaits! Sale Period Thursday, December 18, 2025 to Monday, January 5, 2026 Dawntrail (Standard Edition/Collector's Edition) FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (Complete Edition) * Please refer to product details for additional information on each product. |
| Patch 7.4 is live! | 2025-12-16 | We are proud to present the patch notes for Into the Mist, which sees adventures begin anew in the wake of Calyx's defeat. This patch also introduces the new trial, Hell on Rails, the new raid dungeon, Arcadion: Heavyweight Division, the latest campaign addition to Frontline, Worqor Chirteh (Triumph), along with a wide-ranging glamour update and a host of new features, including strategy boards and the Command Panel. * Additional features will be implemented in future updates: Oizys─the new cosmic exploration destination, Tool Enhancement Quests - Cosmic Tools, and Weapon Enhancement Quests - Phantom Weapons are scheduled to release in Patch |
| Starlight Celebration Begins December 17! | 2025-12-15 | Wintry weather has settled in across the realm, and the citizens of Eorzea have begun preparing for this year's Starlight Celebration. As cities and neighborhoods sparkle and gleam with merry illuminations, what heartwarming gifts will you be giving during this season of festive cheer? Event Duration From Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) / 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT) to Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 6:59 a.m. (PST) / 14:59 (GMT) / Thursday, 1 January at 1:59 (AEDT) How to Participate Begin the quest "We Three Kinderpunsch" by speaking to Amh Garanjy in Old Gridania (X:10.2 Y:9.4). * Players must be level 15 and above to start |