Final Fantasy XIV's latest Ultimate difficulty raid has been cleared by Neverland, claiming World First cred and the first to receive the coveted Heavens' Legend in-game title. Comprised of a group of North American and European players, the clear was reported to have occurred at 6:55 a.m. Pacific time the morning of May 2nd. An official review followed with a statement of congratulations from the game's development team will follow confirmation of the clear. The long-awaited Ultimate raid was previously delayed from an earlier patch due to ongoing development complications stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and the necessity of prioritizing the Endwalker expansion's release. The theme of Dragonsong's Reprise is an alternate telling of the Dragonsong War, a thousand-year conflict that the 2015 expansion Heavensward revolves around. In this "what-if" tale, the Wandering Minstrel supposes how events would unfold differently had players saved a key ally that met their end during said conflict. While the events of this duty are only fiction, it colorfully explores key events and characters, showing them in a new light as the fight progresses from phase to phase. The synthesis of raid mechanics and storytelling have made a spectacle out of the Ultimate raid's release, with many spectators

One of the tentpole updates to come with Final Fantasy XIV's Patch 6.1 is a new zone for player housing in Ishgard: The Empyreum. In the previous expansion Shadowbringers, players restored this previously-destroyed area through a series of quests built as dedicated content for crafters and gatherers. At the culmination of this quest, the Empyreum has been restored, ready to accept NPCs displaced by the Dragonsong War, and, adventurers who helped rebuild it as well. In the past, players have struggled to obtain lots due to a first-come first-served approach that has often turned the addition of more plots into a Black Friday-esque mad dash to claim a desired location. With 6.1, a lottery system was devised to relieve some of that stress. While you weren't guaranteed to get your desired plot, the entry process was intended to be less of a headache. Well, until today, that is. With the commencement of the first lottery drawing for plots, players discovered that, even if they were the sole entrant in the lottery to purchase a plot, if a "0" was drawn they would automatically lose the plot to... no other entrant. Other players reported that some plots stated "There were no participants in

Hatching-tide, an Easter-themed seasonal event, returns to Final Fantasy XIV on April 13th and concludes on the 27th, announced on The Lodestone today. During its limited-time run, you'll be able to participate in a brief quest that will bestow exclusive rewards, such as the Hatching Bunny minion and an "Eat Egg" emote. Furnishings can also be collected including a tabletop Eggsemplary Basket and a wall-mounted Hatching-tide Mobile. In order to participate, make sure you have one job leveled to 15, then speak with Jihli Aliapoh in Old Gridania . "Spring into action this Hatching-tide to deliver the citizens of Gridania an egg-ceptional extravaganza! Only an adventurer such as yourself can help make all of Jihli Aliapoh's hippiest, happiest dreams come true - although you may have to ruffle a few feathers along the way." Keep in mind there's also a concurrently running Moogle Treasure Trove event that's set to conclude with the launch of Patch 6.1 on Tuesday, April 12th. By completing select duties, you'll earn special tomestones that can be traded for rare items. Final Fantasy XIV • Hatching-tide 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC0_lShizbY

In the 70th 'Letter from the Producer Live' broadcast, Final Fantasy XIV director and producer Naoki Yoshida and global community producer Toshio Murouchi took us through the second of a two-part preview of Patch 6.1 "Newfound Adventure" which will release on April 12th, 2022. Below we've included a summary of the major information: Trailer: Newfound Adventure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSjTEMCVIx8 First, a brief summary of what to expect in the 6.1 series of patches: Major Updates: New Main Scenario Quests will be added that continue from the conclusion of the Endwalker expansion.New Sidequests - Tataru's Grand Endeavor (Patch 6.1x) will feature Tataru's quest to gather the people that helped the Warrior of Light on their adventure. Yoshida advises if you haven't done the alliance raids or normal raids in the past expansion, you might want to complete them before you undergo this quest line.New Tribe Quests - The Arkasodara (Patch 6.15) will take place in Thavnair and will feature dailies for battle classes and jobs.Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures (Patch 6.15) will feature the Inspector Extraordinaire and his misadventures in the First. He took a break for one expansion, but will return for the Endwalker patch series.Omega: Beyond the Rift (Patch 6.1x) will be a follow up quest to the

The first major post-launch update to follow Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker's December release will arrive in April, and will include a variety of new content and features. Titled 'Newfound Adventure', or Patch 6.1, it will include a continuation of the main scenario quest, new sidequests featuring Tataru and Hildibrand, a new alliance raid that will delve into the mysteries of the Twelve Eorzean gods, and more. Part of this update will include the implementation of data center travel, and today, producer and director Naoki Yoshida supplied details including a correction for players who utilize the Japanese data centers. A quick note: only the Japanese data centers will undergo a redistribution of Worlds at this time. He clarified that the world redistribution will take place at the same time as the start of the Data Center Travel system. For a limited time, the Home World Transfer Service will be free to those who are mulling a move ahead of time, as amends for the disruption. Currently, before the implementation of data center travel, you can use the World Visit system at each city-state's main aetheryte to travel to another World housed in the same Logical Center. Data center travel will allow you travel

The Little Ladies' Day limited-time seasonal event will return to Final Fantasy XIV on March 14th through the 31st, according to The Lodestone today. During this event you'll get to take part in a quest that will reward unique items, and this time around it's the Little Lady's Crown. In order to snag this item, make sure you have at least one job leveled to 15, and then speak with Marabel in Ul'dah's Steps of Nald . "Every girl deserves to feel like a princess, and so once again Ul’dah is dressed in precious peach-colored décor to celebrate Little Ladies’ Day. So too are the realm’s celebrants dressed in their finest fashion, all hoping to be crowned winner in this year’s Little Ladies’ Day walk-off! If you believe you have what it takes to be a style icon, there may be someone willing to help as you strut your way to victory." Additionally, a new iteration of the Moogle Treasure Trove event will take place the same day and continue to the launch of Patch 6.1 (more on that here). By completing certain duties, you'll earn Allagan Tomestones of Scripture tokens, which can be exchanged for rewards at an Itinerant Moogle vendor in

In the 69th Letter from the Producer Live broadcast, Final Fantasy XIV director/producer Naoki Yoshida and global community manager Toshio Murouchi revealed initial media and information on the game's upcoming Patch 6.1 titled "Newfound Adventure" and what fans can expect when it launches in mid-April. We’ve summarized the major information below — check it out! Patch 6.1 Currently scheduled to release in mid-April.New main scenario quests - a new chapter begins! Takes place a few months after the conclusion of Endwalker and a continuation of the story in a way.New sidequests - Tataru's Grand Endevour begins.New role quests - an additional story will be available after completing all Endwalker role quests. New Tribe Quests - Arkasodara tribe quests (for battle classes and jobs). Players must complete two questlines in Thavnair which begin with "Steppe Child" and "What's in a Parent". Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures (Patch 6.15).Omega: Beyond the Rift (Patch 6.1x). Created to bridge the Omega raid series with the 6.0 main scenario content.Improvements to A Realm Reborn Main Scenario Quests.New dungeon - it's a secret!New trial - The Endsinger's Aria.New Unreal trial - Ultima's Bane (Unreal).New Alliance Raid - Myths of the Realm #1. New Ultimate Duty (Patch 6.11) - Dragonsong's Reprise. Masaki Nakagawa or "Mr Ozma" designed

In the 68th Letter from the Producer Live broadcast, Final Fantasy XIV director/producer Naoki Yoshida and global community manager Toshio Murouchi (with translation by Aimi Tokutake) revealed information on the future of the game as well as answered a number of questions fielded by fans. We’ve summarized the major information below — check it out! A Decade of FFXIV Newfound Futures Looking forward to 7.0... Advancements as a solo and multiplayer RPG experience.The game's first graphical upgrade. This does not necessarily mean that PS4 support will cease in 7.0.Patch 6.x series roadmap.Future concept #1: an even better RPG - alone or with friends.In talking with fans at Fan Festivals and conducting market research, the team seems unable to answer two questions. The first is the group of Final Fantasy fans who have played them all save FFXI and FFXIV, which is a point of frustration.Final Fantasy XI received updates to make the game more solo friendly, but XIV plans to go beyond that. The second point are players who don't want to deal with interacting with others.In the next 10 years, Yoshida wants the game to appeal to players who want to play alone or with friends.Towards this end, the Trust system will grow to be compatible with all

Starting February 8th and continuing to February 21st, the Valentione's Day limited-time seasonal event returns to Final Fantasy XIV with a special quest and unique items to collect. These exclusive items include a postmoogle barding to adorn your chocobo companion, and a wall-mounted Valentione mobile you can use as an indoor furnishing. To participate in the event, speak with Lisette de Valentione in Old Gridania and initiate the quest "No Love Lost". You must be Level 15 to participate and have travel access to Gridania. "'Tis the season to share love of all kinds, and Lisette de Valentione and her associates aim to spread ardor and affection across Eorzea as only they can. As per custom, cities and residential areas the realm over will be bedecked with an impressive array of festive hearts that promise to put you in a rosy mood." -- The Lodestone Final Fantasy XIV • Valentione's Day 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Ws9X7hDeI

Square Enix and producer/director Naoki Yoshida will be sharing news on the future of Final Fantasy XIV during the next Letter from the Producer LIVE, set for February 18 at 9:00PM Eastern/6:00PM Pacific. The broadcast promises a look at the next ten years for the game along with a section dedicated to a question and answer session focused on the recently released Endwalker expansion. The broadcast will be available through usual channels including YouTube, Twitch and Niconico. Fans are being asked to submit their questions via the official forums - specifically for those who have been playing Endwalker - to be answered by Yoshida during the broadcast. For more on the expansion, including our full, spoiler-free review, head here.