The third major patch to follow Final Fantasy XIV's Endwalker expansion goes live Tuesday, January 10th. Patch 6.3 Gods Revel, Lands Tremble features new content and features that we've summarized below — including where to unlock them. Note that some items are marked for Patch 6.35, which is planned to release roughly two months after 6.3. While you're here, we've got details on the return of Heavensturn seasonal event ending on January 16th or page through the notes from the latest Letter from the Producer Live broadcast. Content Content:NPC:Requirements:Main Scenario QuestGoes Revel, Lands Tremble👤 Varshahn🗺 Radz-at-Han🧭 X: 4.4 — Y: 9.8❗ Quest: "Buried Memory"⛓️ 6.2 Main Scenario Quest⚙ Item Level 590 (Dungeon); Item Level 595 (Trial)Expert DungeonLapis Manalis❗ Unlocked during Patch 6.3 main scenario quest.⛓️ 6.3 Main Scenario Quest⚙ Item Level 590Alliance RaidMyths of the Realm:Euphrosyne👤 Deryk🗺 Mor Dhona🧭 X: 23.9 — Y: 9.1❗ Quest: "The Face of an Explorer"⛓️ 6.1 Myths of the Realm⚙ Item Level 595Trial❗ Unlocked during Patch 6.3 main scenario quest.⛓️ 6.3 Main Scenario Quest⚙ Item Level 595Extreme Trial👤 Wandering Minstrel🗺 Old Sharlayan🧭 X: 12.7 — Y: 14.2❗ Unlocked after Patch 6.3 main scenario quest.⛓️ 6.3 Main Scenario Quest⚙ Item Level 610Ultimate TrialThe Omega Protocol(Patch 6.31 — Jan. 24,

The year 2022 has come to a close, and the teams at Square Enix have some year-end messages to share. 2023 is already looking to be an eventful one, with Final Fantasy XIV's new patch Gods Revel, Lands Tremble kicking things off on January 10. Not long after, Forspoken will release on PC and PlayStation 5 on January 24th, marking the team's debut title as Luminous Productions after developing Final Fantasy XV. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line compiles an absolutely massive list of Final Fantasy music into a rhythm game for PlayStation 4 and Switch, and is due out on February 16th. Octopath Traveler II follows up shortly after on February 24th, a Switch exclusive title that features the same style as the first but with new protagonists and a new world to explore. Into the Summer season, Final Fantasy XVI will launch on PlayStation 5, and new information about the game will pick up the pace as we enter the final six months before release. Development on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is also accelerating, says its producer Yoshinori Kitase, and is scheduled for a Winter release — which means we could see it in early 2024. The Kingdom Hearts series will start

There is no limit to the cuteness that can be distilled from Dragon Quest. It's there at every turn, with the happy slimes and the clever puns at every corner. It's the perfect playground for a kid-friendly, low-stakes affair, and as you're probably aware, that's precisely what Dragon Quest Treasures has been pitched to be. Developer Tose, the prolific studio behind the Dragon Quest Monsters series and — as it happens — Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, is the perfect pick to deliver a simple tale about siblings Erik and Mia. All the better, then, that the bulk of the game's events occur within another dimension; there's no risk of stepping all over established worldbuilding in the relatively more serious (albeit still whimsical) world of Dragon Quest XI. This newfound dimension in question is called Draconia, and it will, if you'll allow its goofiness to get the better of you, charm the heck out of you at every turn. It's stuffed with references to past Dragon Quest games, from smart little nods for the in-the-know to straight-up character cameos. The result is a veritable feast for any longtime fan, even if some fans will find Treasures' gameplay more of a middling

In the 75th Letter from the Producer Live broadcast, Final Fantasy XIV director/producer Naoki Yoshida and global community manager Toshio Murouchi revealed the second bit of information covering the release of Patch 6.3, Gods Revel, Lands Tremble, on January 10, 2023. We’ve summarized the major information below — check it out! Patch 6.3 Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVQtvBIdv4Y What's to Come in Patch 6.3 Patch 6.3 will continue the main scenario quest, and include the continuation of Tataru's Grand Endeavor, Tales of Newfound Adventure, and Somehow Further Hilidbrand Adventures (Patch 6.35). Further Manderville Weapons (Patch 6.35), and Trial Quests: The Loporrits (Patch 6.35) will also be included and focus on crafters. New Dungeon - Lapis ManalisNew TrialsNew Unreal Trial - Containment Bay P1T6 (Unreal)New Alliance Raid - EuphrosyneUltimate Duty #5 (Patch 6.31) - The Omega Protocol (Ultimate). Releases two weeks after Patch 6.3 and players must first complete Abyssos: The Eighth Circle (Savage).Deep Dungeon #3 (Patch 6.35) - Eureka Orthos. Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Endwalker" and progress to floor 50 of the Palace of the Dead.Duty Support for Heavensward - The Great Gubal Library, Sohr Khai, The Aetherochemical Research Facility, Xelphatol, The Antitower, and Baelsar's Wall.Job AdjustmentsPvP Updates - PvP Series Three begins. Season Five of Crystalline Conflict and a

If Final Fantasy is like visiting a five star restaurant (bear with me here), replete with expertly and luxuriously prepared courses, the SaGa series, specifically Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song is like a trip to a fast food restaurant. But, on the way to that restaurant your car breaks down. A call for a tow is answered by a friendly lizard man named Guella Ha. At their shop, you manage to prize two sodas from the vending machine for the price of one, but you wander back through the wrong door and tumble into the Netherworld, where Death itself resides. After some tense conversation, Death grants your passage home in exchange for a mote of your life essence. Finally, you instead find yourself at the fast food restaurant, enjoying a delicious cheeseburger.  Still with me? Ok, sorry… All this is to say that Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song Remastered is an RPG that strives not to wow you with cutting edge graphics and woo you with an emotional, character-driven drama. Here it’s all about the journey, and the story you’ll have to tell. It’s about the setbacks and the mistakes, but it’s also about the discoveries and epiphanies. The game’s trailer proudly declares: “the

The original Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII is a game I remember most fondly. Not only because of my love for Final Fantasy VII and its world as a whole, but because it represented a turning point of sorts in the way that I consumed games. Crisis Core was one of the first I was able to import from Japan thanks in part to the delay between the Western release, and the emergence of easier ways to obtain said titles overseas. Of course, times have changed since then and the era of simultaneous worldwide releases is forever upon us, but that wasn’t always the case. So armed with my copy of Crisis Core in Japanese, my PSP would become its exclusive home for a long time as I played and played and played through it some more. By the time the English version did roll around, I’d completed Crisis Core several times over and there really wasn’t any specific need for me to dive back in again. There wasn’t anything specifically different about the game that warranted a sixth or seventh go at it. Until now. Fast forward 15 years (yes, that’s fifteen whole years) since the original PSP release and Square

The turnaround time from announcement to the fast-approaching release date for Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion is something that’s really impressed me. When it was announced, Square Enix promised a tentative “Winter” date, which as we know can mean anything as long as it drops before March 21. Imagine my surprise when it was then further revealed we’d be returning to the adventures of Zack much sooner than expected. You see, Crisis Core’s upcoming remaster is just weeks away at this point. With a December release in tow, Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion promises to be many things – the likes of which include being “more than a remaster” with upgraded visuals across the board and a retooled battle system. As for what that means in actual practice? Well, I was given a go at the full retail release recently to find out. Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion opens very much the same as the PSP original – you get the CGI cutscene fielded by then Visual Works, along with the introduction of protagonist Zack, who is as ridiculous as ever. It’s important to note that these scenes remain unchanged – in fact, they’ve gone and used the original

In the 74th Letter from the Producer Live broadcast, Final Fantasy XIV director/producer Naoki Yoshida and global community manager Toshio Murouchi revealed the first round of information on the anticipated Patch 6.3, the next major content patch headed to the game at the start of next year. Since this is the first part of a two part preview, there will be more slides and less screenshots and in-game footage. We’ve summarized the major information below — check it out! What's to Come in Patch 6.3 Patch 6.3 is titled Gods Revel, Lands Tremble and will release early January 2023. Patch 6.3 will continue the main scenario quest from 6.2.'Tataru's Grand Endeavor' sidequest will continue.The 'Tales of Newfound Adventure' sidequest will continue; this quest is unlocked by leveling various roles to the level cap.'Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures' will continue in Patch 6.35.'Manderville Weapon' sidequest will continue in Patch 6.35.New Tribal Quests will be available in Patch 6.35. They'll involve the Lopporrits and the crafting role.A new instanced dungeon will be added to the main scenario: Lapis Manalis.A new trial will be added, and again, the title and opponent are a secret. There will be an Extreme-level difficulty of this duty.The latest Unreal Trial will be against Sophia in the

To say I was excited to play Tactics Ogre: Reborn is an understatement. I’ve been a long-time fan of the original as well as its 2010 remake, having played both extensively. When I was given the opportunity to play Tactics Ogre: Reborn a few days ahead of its release, I was eager but cautious nonetheless. The marketing behind it largely touts Reborn as an updated version of the PSP version but also promises revised battle mechanics and other changes like full voice acting and a remastered soundtrack.  After spending plenty of time and ruminating on the overall experience, I’m pleased to say that Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a remaster worthy of its title as a new spin on a beloved Square Enix classic, and a wonderful entry point for newcomers. However, as much as I enjoyed Reborn, I think it’s important to note to those more familiar with the original games, much like myself, might find the mechanical overhauls slightly less enticing for a revisit.  The first thing to note is that the story remains largely unchanged aside from a spanking new translation. Tactics Ogre: Reborn follows a youth named Denam who works in a local resistance group attempting to fight against

Triangle Strategy is an interesting little gem. When it was originally announced for Nintendo Switch, there was measurable elation. The game was revealed following the release of Octopath Traveler, which paved the way for an incredible style that married both 2D and 3D elements together in a modern vehicle. In a time where pushing visual fidelity continues to be all the rage, there was something to be said about Square Enix returning to their roots - albeit in a way that expands beyond the typical pixel remake or upscale remaster. For those unaware, it’s dubbed the “HD-2D” style because pixel graphics of old are given the high-definition treatment with some added 3D elements. Producer Tomoya Asano and team took those elements further with Triangle Strategy, creating a new tactical role-playing game that also aimed to call back to the days of Final Fantasy Tactics. Triangle Strategy satisfied those expectations and more when it released earlier this year. We covered the lot of it in our original review, noting that it was delightful, impressive and in all the ways that matter a top contender for one of the best games of 2022. That is of course, all well and good but there were