This Week in Events — Week 20, 2022 By Tony Garsow on May 16, 2022 at 11:00 PM

Summarized below are the latest events from Square Enix’s repertoire of service games, including limited time campaigns and content updates.

Check out what’s new this week!

Babylon’s Fall

  • BP Boost Campaign — During the event period, the amount of BP obtained upon completion of a quest will be boosted for all quests. In addition, Garaz Missions for raising your Tier will become available! Ends 5/31. [5/18]
  • The Light of Aaru, Season 2 from Babylon’s Fall starts May 31st! The story continues as the Sentinels head to the Ziggurat under a new order. A new Faction is here, Kuftaali! Take on the gallu with Pistols! [5/20]

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia

  • Raijin’s new LD arrives to #DissidiaFFOO, plus his and Kadaj’s reworks/LV90s! Raijin Prod’s debuff increases HP DMG taken, reduces HP DMG dealt and ATK, and prevents the enemy from inflicting debuffs! With his C85 passive, Lightning Discharge++ inflicts Paralyze on all foes! [5/15]
  • Raijin’s Intersecting Wills: Roaring Thunder is here! This event features Raijin (FFVIII) in a special story alongside his new rework, LD Weapon, 7★ realizable armor, and more! Don’t miss out on the Limited-Time Event Missions that are part of its release! [5/17]
  • Raijin’s Intersecting Wills: Roaring Thunder brings a new Story Draw to #DissidiaFFOO! This Story Draw features Raijin’s new LD Weapon “Raijinmekkon (VIII)” and weapons for Snow, Kadaj, and Aphmau! And as part of May Faire, the first Multi Draw is FREE! [5/18]
  • Cissnei from CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- arrives to #DissidiaFFOO! With her Wild Rekka effect, Cissnei performs a follow-up attack after party attacks! At higher stacks it deals more HP attacks at the cost of a stack, but her LD buff can temporarily retain stacks! [5/20]
  • Y’shtola’s rework and LV90 awakening arrive! Stone deals an additional HP attack and delays an additional turn, and Scion’s Holy and Afflatus Misery trigger more HP attacks! With C85, Pulse of Life increases her BRV/HP DMG dealt for 4 turns! [5/20]
  • The DFFOO story continues with Act 3, Ch 7, Pt 2: “The Planet & Hero”! This new story addition introduces the new character Cissnei from CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- and new limited-time missions which reward Draw Tickets, Mighty Shards, and more! [5/21]

Dragon Quest Tact

  • The S-Rank Hero Erik arrives in the Erik SP-Scout Banner! Erik’s Coup de Grâce “Criminal Genius” shows his true skills by granting 3x Physical Potency and Effects for 1 turn. This skill will create a burst window to turn the tide! [5/15]
  • Enter new event quests in the second part of the DRAGON QUEST XI event! Check out the new story event quest chapters and then battle against Mordegon and other bosses across different locations around Erdrea in Mordegon’s Menace event quest! [5/18]
  • Rank Battle: Season 7, Term 3 has concluded. Ranking results are now being calculated, and may take time to be reflected in the game. You will be able to check the results and claim your rewards once the calculation is complete. We thank you for your patience. [5/18]
  • The Guild Tournament is now open in DQTACT! Work with your guild members to take on fierce battles against other guilds, climb the Leagues and earn tons of Gems! [5/18]
  • Face off against Mordegon and different fiends spread all across Erdrea! Defeat the bosses that the Luminary faced on his journey to collect all six orbs and earn Erik Decorations that can be used for items like Iridescent Orbs! [5/20]

Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai A Hero’s Bonds

  • The Dark Spearman, Ally of the Light event is now live! Proceed through event quests to add Hyunckel (Dark Armour Spear (Amdo)) to your team! You can get the Glitter Sting skill and upgrade materials of each type as you make your way through the event! [5/15]
  • The Dark Swordsman No More – Air Strike Treasure Hunt is now live! Featuring: Sparkle Lance (Air Strike special move) Staff of Glad Tidings (Divine Restitution special move) Paid Gems Only! Limit One! 4★ Guaranteed Treasure Hunt ×10 is also live! [5/15]
  • Season 7 of Rank Battle has finished! Results of the third term of Season 7 have been calculated. Don’t forget to collect your rewards when you check your results in the Battle Arena! [5/19]
  • The Mage Soul Hunt is now live! The Soul Crystal of Popp (Dermline Dress) is feature! Equip it on Hyunckel (Dark Armour Spear (Amdo)) and make use of its skill that boosts Light damage to get an advantage in event quests! [5/20]
  • The Cold-Hearted Blizzblaze General event begins on 5/23 at 11:00 pm PDT! Proceed through the event to team up with Flazzard (Blizzblaze General)! He can control fire and ice, overwhelming the opponent with powerful magic! [5/21]
  • Red-Hot Dark Army Treasure Hunt 5/23 at 11:00 pm PDT Red-Hot Staff (Flaming Fingers special move) Flaming Fingers is a long-range, wide AoE attack that inflicts magical Fire damage five times and lowers the target’s offense and defense on the final hit. [5/22]

Echoes of Mana

  • Gear Dungeon: Sandstorm Hall Saatibrawn has been added! Clear the quest to get gear for your party! Saatibrawn is playable upon clearing Main Quest Chapter 3-11. [5/15]
  • On Sale! Launch Party 4★ Memogem-Echo Pack (Pack Name: Launch Party 4SMemgemEcho Pack) Pack includes: -Paid Spirit Crystal x4084 -Free Spirit Crystal x816 -Freebie 4★ Memogem-Echo Harvest Ticket Use the ticket to harvest x1 & get a 4★ Memory Gem Echo! [5/15]
  • Coming soon! The Beast Within Harvest arrives May 20th (UTC)! 4★ ally Kevin -The Beast Within-, 4★ memory gem “Howl Under the Moon”, and 3★ memory gem “Big Bad Werewolves” will be featured in this harvest!
  • Coming soon! New event “Bravers Arise I” begins on May 20th (UTC)! Play to get grand rewards including the exclusive weapon Daedalus Lance! [5/19]
  • New EP Trader items! Rewards have been added to the “Trail to the Toughest” EP Trader! EP Trader: Benevodon Spirit Icon for Randi -In Fervor and Fearlessness- High Level EP Trader: 4★ Knitwit Icon Collect EP and visit Lady Moti for a good deal! [5/20]

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

  • King of Leonis Mont, Vinera Fennes, and Sterne Leonis have arrived in the world of Lapis! Will the twins finally settle their beef or will the twin-blade assassin get in their way? Summon them now to find out! [5/16]
  • Summon NV unit, Fledgling Warrior from FINAL FANTASY to your team! [5/19]
  • Fledgling Warrior and Marilith awaken their power in #FFBEWW! Summon these two new Neo Vision units with higher rates than usual from 5/19 (end of maintenance) to 6/1 (start of maintenance) PDT! [5/20]
  • Restore the light of their crystals, gather your team and cast down fiends of Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind! Don’t miss out on the chance to obtain Lapis, Mystery Crystal, and more when you complete Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind Fiends Rush! [5/21]
  • Rally behind the Warriors of Light and fight off enemies lurking inside the mysterious temple in the new FINAL FANTASY event dungeon, Old Chaos Shrine! [5/21]

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

  • Palace of Illusion (FF IV) Relic Draw Phase 2 is now available! Another chance to unleash an Arcane Dyad with Fusoya’s Sorcery Rod (IV)! [5/15]
  • Chaotic Memories Relic Draw Phase 1 is now available! This is your first chance to unleash a newly added Dual Awakening with Cid Raines’s Untouchable (XIII)! [5/20]

Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier

  • New Skins Added! The “Undercity Living” section in the specialty shop has been updated with new “Training Wear” character skins! Log in now and check them out! [5/16]
  • The Man with A Mission collaboration event is now available. Ends 6/2. [5/18]
  • Man With A Mission Collab Celebration! Login to get the following presents – “FLY AGAIN Yeah, Yeah, Oh (MWAM)” emote! – Shinra Pack Ticket x5 – HYA Special Shinra Pack Ticket x10 [5/18]
  • Season 3 – Highway Star has been announced, and includes a new map “Midgar Plateside,” a new weapon “Serpent Lancer,” a new materia “Water,” and a new style “Machinery.” Begins 6/2. [5/18]
  • Special concert-like glitch fields will appear in matches! MAN WITH A MISSION members will show up as bosses with each member launching different attacks. Collab starts after maintenance on 5/20 (Fri.)! [5/19]
  • Blitz Mode: Shinra Building! A battle mode with a focus on melee attacks. 3 vs 3 king-of-the-hill battle feature “Blitz Mode: Shinra Building” to be available from 5/25 (Wed.)! Look forward to it! [5/20]
  • [COMING SOON] MWAM Collab Login Bonus — Chance to get the following items based on the login days during the event
    • Collab-Exclusive MWAM Logo Banner
    • Chocobo Egg
    • Item for raising chocobos
    • …and more! [5/20]
  • MWAM Challenges — Earn points for Collab-Exclusive skins! Clear limited-time challenges to collect event points! You can get T-shirt, Cap, member color Gun skins, and tons of other exclusive items for free. [5/20]

Final Fantasy XI

Final Fantasy XIV

Marvel’s Avengers

  • Don’t choose the wrong side. Inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man’s Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Civil War Outfit shows a man resolutely fighting for what he believes in. Get it in the Marketplace tomorrow! [5/18]
  • Patch 2.4 will go live next week with a rework of the rewards you’ll receive for participating in our limited-time events, offering even more opportunities to power up your Heroes. [5/20]

NieR Re[in]carnation

  • The Premium Weekly Summons are on now! This week, the spotlight is on the Fractured Traveler/Bloodless Weapon summons! May you have good fortune in your pulls! [5/15]
  • Record: City of Discontent is coming soon! The one and only Dimos is at the forefront of this new event. It’s not to be missed! [5/18]
  • ‘One Vow,’ the newest chapter of The Sun and the Moon, is out now! Meet Marie, a brand new character joining us in this chapter. Well… what are you waiting for? You’ve got a new story to experience! [5/20]
  • Besties, log in now to claim your special gift! In celebration of chapter 3’s release, we’re gifting you 1500 gems and 100 Skip Tickets! Act fast, they’ll be gone before you know it! [5/20]
  • The Abstract Songstress Summons are on now! Marie, a brand new character, dazzles in these exciting summons! In the Paid Summons, featured weapons are guaranteed upon pulling a ★★★★! Piece: Zenith’s Brilliance x2 will also be awarded as a bonus! [5/21]
  • Record: City of Discontent is on now! Everyone’s favorite Clockwork Soldier, Dimos, stars in this new event! Equip resonant weapons for attack power that packs a real punch! [5/21]
  • The Sun and the Moon Multi-Step Summons are on now! Your favorite crew from Chapter 2 is up for grabs in these summons! At Step 1 perform a 10x summon for just 1500 gems! From Step 3 and onward, the appearance rate for ★★★★ is doubled! [5/21]

Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe

  • Peeked into the #SaGaRS Forest of Mystery and Hidden Dojo quests? Take on Forest of Mystery Spree with 10 Exploration Tickets for 10x the rewards! Take on Death Match 5 in the Hidden Dojo for a new challenge and get a Testament of the Mighty: Rank 2 from the Exchange! [5/15]
  • Have you taken on the Destined Battle: End of the Ancient War yet? The more damage you deal, the more rewards you can collect! It’s available until 6/2 at 17:59 PDT so don’t miss out! [5/15]
  • Virgil’s Trials arrives tonight at 18:00 PDT! You’ll be able to take on event quests to earn Virgil Challenge Badges & exchange them for amazing rewards like S-rank M. Arts weapon [Fingertips of Darkness (INT+)], Style Pieces for S [Loyal Mystic Knight] Ildon, and more! [5/19]
  • The Best Combo Community Contest is here! Make your best combo— either fancy, entertaining, or one with a story—and submit it in the comments! RT this post for more rewards! [5/20]
  • Have you taken on Virgil’s Trials yet in SaGaRS? New Trials will be opening up beginning tomorrow, 5/22, at 18:00 PDT so start planning new strategies now! Trial of Perception, Trial of Technique, Trial of Speed, Trial of Kindness. Good luck! [5/21]

War of the Visions Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

  • Ready your blade as you take on a powerful enemy in the new challenge, VS Knight of Ruin Sterne. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to obtain amazing rewards by completing challenge missions! Check out the in-game news for more info. [5/15]
  • Enjoy these upcoming contents in #WOTVFFBE starting 5/18/2022, World Time (PST)! – New unit: Resnick – Equipment Training Quest for MR Rune Staff – Limited Guild Battle – Class Match [5/17]
  • Take part in the 11 Million Downloads Celebration Part IV in #WOTVFFBE! Claim Resnick unit shards, [Resnick] Featured Summon Tickets, and more from its login bonus! [5/18]
  • Enjoy the Another Story Item Double-Up Campaign in #WOTVFFBE! Get double the usual amount of item drops after clearing Another Story Quests! [5/18]
  • Up for another challenge in #WOTVFFBE? Clear The Crucible of the Warriors Quests to earn fabulous rewards! [5/19]
  • UR Resnick, the Lamenting Curseweaver, joins the fray in #WOTVFFBE! Her Limit Burst, Rain of Rallying, recovers a large amount of HP of allies within range and removes all Debuffs and raises ATK/MAG for three turns. [5/21]
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Tony Garsow Tony joined Nova Crystallis in 2015, and has spent more than a decade writing in the Final Fantasy community. He also contributes to the Nova Crystallis Twitch and YouTube channels, where you can watch select gameplay highlights, previews, and streams.

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