Ceremony of Eternal Bonding Reservation Restrictions
[Important]Notice about Software Tokens and Other Authentication Apps (Sep. 18)
[Important]Be Wary of Phishing Attempts via In-game Messages
[Important]Precautions for Guarding Against Unauthorised Account Access
Actions Taken Against In-Game RMT & Other Illicit Activities (Jan. 15)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Materials Usage License Revised
[Recovery][Dynamis] Recovery from Halicarnassus World Technical Difficulties (Jan. 9)
[Recovery]Recovery from Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Jan. 7, 8)
Actions Taken Against In-Game RMT & Other Illicit Activities (Jan. 8)
Ceremony of Eternal Bonding Reservation Restrictions
[Important]Notice about Software Tokens and Other Authentication Apps (Sep. 18)
[Important]Be Wary of Phishing Attempts via In-game Messages
[Important]Precautions for Guarding Against Unauthorised Account Access
Actions Taken Against In-Game RMT & Other Illicit Activities (Jan. 15)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Materials Usage License Revised
Actions Taken Against In-Game RMT & Other Illicit Activities (Jan. 8)
Known Issue Following the Release of Patch 7.4 (Jan. 7)
[Follow-up]Automatic Disbandment of CWLS/PvP Teams/Fellowships in NA Data Centre Worlds (Dec. 19): Follow-up
Actions Taken Against In-Game RMT & Other Illicit Activities (Dec. 25)
Known Issues Following the Release of Patch 7.4 (Dec. 22)
Automatic Disbandment of CWLS/PvP Team/Fellowship in NA Data Centre Worlds (Dec. 19)
Colour Corrections for the “Zero’s Attire” Sold in Online Store
Actions Taken Against In-Game RMT & Other Illicit Activities (Dec. 18)
Known Issues Following the Release of Patch 7.4 (Dec. 18)
SQUARE ENIX Support Centre Holiday Hours
Known Issues Following the Release of Patch 7.4 (Dec. 17)
[Follow-up]Known Issues and Access Restrictions for the Occult Crescent: South Horn (Dec. 17)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Materials Usage License Revised
Known Issues Following the Release of Patch 7.4 (Dec. 16)
Known Issues and Access Restrictions for the Occult Crescent: South Horn (Dec. 16)
Changes in Congested/Preferred Worlds (Dec. 16)
Actions Taken Against In-Game RMT & Other Illicit Activities (Dec. 11)
Actions Taken Against In-Game RMT & Other Illicit Activities (Dec. 4)
[Maintenance]Online Store / Mog Station Maintenance (Jan. 9)
Mog Station Maintenance (Jan. 7)
[Follow-up]All Worlds Emergency Maintenance (Dec. 25): Follow-up
[Maintenance]Companion App Emergency Maintenance (Dec. 25)
[Maintenance]All Worlds Emergency Maintenance (Dec. 25)
[Maintenance]Community Event Entry Form Maintenance (Dec. 22)
[Follow-up]Online Store Emergency Maintenance (Dec. 19): Follow-up
[Follow-up]All Worlds Emergency Maintenance (Dec. 19): Follow-up
[Maintenance]Online Store Emergency Maintenance (Dec. 19)
[Maintenance]All Worlds Emergency Maintenance (Dec. 19)
[Maintenance]Instanced Areas Emergency Maintenance (Dec. 17)
[Maintenance]Mog Station Maintenance (Dec. 17)
[Follow-up]Online Store Maintenance (Dec. 16): Follow-up
[Follow-up]The Lodestone Maintenance (Dec. 16):Follow-up
[Follow-up]COMPANION App Maintenance (Dec. 16): Late Completion Time
[Follow-up]All Worlds Maintenance (Dec. 16): Follow-up
[Maintenance]Online Store Maintenance (Dec. 16)
[Maintenance]The Lodestone Maintenance (Dec. 16)
[Maintenance]All Worlds Maintenance (Dec. 16)
[Maintenance]Companion App Maintenance (Dec. 16)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Updated (Jan. 8)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Updated (Dec. 25)
Companion App Updated (Dec. 25)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Updated (Dec. 19)
The Lodestone Updated (Dec. 16)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Updated (Dec. 16)
Companion App Updated (Dec. 16)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Updated (Nov. 20)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Updated (Nov. 13)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Updated (Nov. 11)
Companion App Updated (Nov. 11)
Companion App Updated (Oct. 20)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Updated (Oct. 16)
Companion App Updated (Oct. 10)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Updated (Oct. 8)
The Lodestone Updated (Oct. 7)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Updated (Oct. 7)
Companion App Updated (Sep. 26)
Companion App Updated (Sep. 8)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Updated (Sep. 5)
[Recovery][Dynamis] Recovery from Halicarnassus World Technical Difficulties (Jan. 9)
[Recovery]Recovery from Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Jan. 7, 8)
Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Jan. 7)
[Recovery]Recovery from Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Jan. 7)
Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Jan. 6)
[Recovery]Recovery from Server Backup Function Technical Difficulties (Jan. 6)
[Recovery][Dynamis] Recovery from Instanced Areas Technical Difficulties (Jan. 6)
[Recovery]Recovery from COMPANION App Partial Technical Difficulties (Jan. 5)
[Recovery]Recovery from Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Jan. 4)
Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Jan. 2, 3)
[Recovery]Recovery from Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Jan. 1, 2)
Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Jan. 1, 2)
[Recovery]Recovery from Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Jan. 1)
COMPANION App Partial Technical Difficulties (Jan. 1)
[Recovery]Recovery from COMPANION App Partial Technical Difficulties (Jan. 1)
Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Dec. 30, 31)
[Recovery]Recovery from Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Dec. 25)
[Recovery][Crystal] Recovery from Data Centre Technical Difficulties (Dec. 22)
[Recovery][Primal] Recovery from Instanced Areas Technical Difficulties (Dec. 22)
[Recovery][Meteor] Recovery from Belias World Technical Difficulties (Dec. 20)
Relive the thrills of Arcadion's Heavyweight Tier and Hell on Rails with this brand-new downloadable mini album featuring iconic songs from Patch 7.4!
1. Sinister
2. The Mirror
3. Absolute Tyranny
4. FINAL FANTASY IX: Battle 1 (Dawntrail)
5. FINAL FANTASY IX: Battle 2 (Dawntrail)
Available for purchase at participating retailers.
* Price and availability may vary according to region and retailer.
* This EP is only available as a digital download.
Play Free for up to 4 Days in the Latest Free Login Campaign!
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 customise 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 communication with your party members.
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If you or any of your friends are currently taking a break from your adventures, you won't want to miss out on this limited-time event!
Visit the Free Login Campaign website for details.
The attire of Garnet from FINAL FANTASY IX will be added as an optional item to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store starting Friday, 9 January 2026 around 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT).
Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.
* The item featured above will be available for purchase after the scheduled maintenance ends on Friday, 9 January around 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT). Please visit the News section for detailed maintenance information.
* Please note that there may be a delay in the delivery of items directly after sales commence due to congestion of the delivery system.
The Patch 7.4 special site has been updated with new CG art of the bosses from the Arcadion: Heavyweight Division.
Visit the special site.
Happy new year to all you FFXIVers out there!
This is Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida.
We ended last year with the release of Patch 7.4 on December 16, and I hope Warriors of Light the world over are enjoying a memorable holiday season both at home and in Eorzea. The Development team has already finished preparations for the release of the savage tier raid, along with a number of other updates, so I'm pleased to say they're all taking a hard-earned rest.
That said, it won't be long before April is here, and with it the next Fan Festival. There will be plenty to share about what's next for FFXIV, so it'll be full steam ahead when we return to the office!
This year marks thirteen years since the release of A Realm Reborn. The state of the world and the way we live in it have changed considerably in that time, even if we tend not to notice the gradual shifts that shape our lives day by day. Even having worked primarily with FFXIV throughout these years, I can't help but feel the weight of those changes as I pause to reflect.
FFXIV has already taken its first step on a new ten-year journey, and this year will mark an especially significant second step. As I said, the world is changing, and FFXIV must be ready to change alongside it—reflecting the demands of an evolving market, as well as the ways you live and play. Drawing on everything we've learned, we are fully committed to delivering new experiences and fresh surprises in the years ahead. I hope you're looking forward to the next update, as well as everything we have planned for the upcoming Fan Festivals!
...And just as I was contemplating my keynote speech, what should I find but this note slid under my office door.
Eloquent words that paint a scene both serene and contemplative. Grappling with the restless tides of change, lessons learned on wind and wave no doubt carry this young author ever forward to exciting new horizons. Words worth aspiring to, I'd say.
We have a great deal ahead of us, starting with the North American Fan Festival in Anaheim, followed very closely by Patch 7.5. Before you know it, we'll be gathering again this summer in Berlin for the European Fan Festival, and then in October for yet another one here in Japan. On top of that, the Chinese version has caught up to our global release schedule, with the Korean version not far behind—making for an especially busy time for the team. There's much and more I'd love to share with you right now, but I ask that you wait just a little longer, until the start of the Fan Festivals.
The Development and Operations teams will continue to pour our hearts and souls into crafting new tales of adventure, that we may help guide you—Warriors of Light—toward horizons yet unseen.
Ere the next chapter in our tale begins, we hope you'll take this season to slow down, rest well, and enjoy a healthy and happy start of the year.
Again, I wish you a happy new year, and thank you for your continued support!
FINAL FANTASY XIV Producer & Director
Naoki Yoshida
New optional items were added to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store on Friday, 26 December 2025 around 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT).
Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.
* Please note that there may be a delay in the delivery of items directly after sales commence due to congestion of the delivery system.
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...
Read on for details.
Announcing the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026!
We are pleased to announce the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026, a series of official FINAL FANTASY XIV PvP tournaments being held in each region to determine the ultimate victor of Crystalline Conflict in North America, Europe & Oceania, and Japan. The tournament finals to determine the champions will be held at each Fan Festival.
We are aiming to hold the tournaments under the same conditions in all regions, including the offering of a cash prize. To kick things off, be sure to keep an eye out for our North American tournament in preparation for the North American Fan Festival in April.
* Registration and other details for the Europe/Oceania and Japan tournaments will be announced at a later date.
Visit the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship website to learn more about the tournament and sign up!
Celebrate the Holidays with 50% Off Dawntrail and the Complete Edition! (New Sale Added!)
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!
The list below has been updated with sales on PlayStation platforms!
PlayStation Store (PS5, PS4)
Monday, 22 December 2025 to Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Square Enix Store / Mog Station (Windows, Mac)
Thursday, 18 December 2025 to Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Steam
Thursday, 18 December 2025 to Monday, 5 January 2026
Microsoft Store (Xbox Series X|S)
Thursday, 18 December 2025 to Wednesday, 7 January 2026
* Please refer to product details for additional information on each product.
* Please refer to each store's sale duration as sale periods may vary slightly from the above.
Pre-orders are now available for our first round of Fan Festival 2026 merchandise! Whether you're joining us in Anaheim or tuning in online, you will not want to miss this opportunity!
To ensure that orders are delivered before Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim in April, this first round of merchandise will only be available for a limited time! After the pre-order period ends, the items will be unavailable for purchase until May 2026.
From Wednesday, 17 December 2025 at 17:00
Until Monday, 12 January 2026 at 17:00 (GMT)
* Please note that dates and times are subject to change.
Check out a wide variety of all-new merchandise, including mini backpacks, pouches, key chains, jigsaw puzzles, plushies, and more! A special T-shirt featuring Aunt Tii's Tacos, your favourite taco spot in Tuliyollal, has also joined the ranks!
Below is a small sample of the new items available to pre-order, so check out the full lineup on the store!
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Pre-order your merchandise on the Square Enix Store!
We are pleased to announce that the FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestral Arrangement Album Vol. 4 and the FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestral Arrangement Vinyl LP Box are now available to purchase!
Read on for details.
After myriad battles fought and won, PvP Series 9 has ended. Rewards for Series 9 may be claimed until the end of Series 10.
For those eager to dive back into the fray, we are pleased to announce that PvP Series 10 has officially begun! The more you play, the more bountiful the rewards, so we encourage all players to try their hand at PvP!
Read on for details.
Crystalline Conflict Season Seventeen Results Revealed as Season Eighteen Commences!
Crystalline Conflict Season Seventeen has drawn to a close!
View the results for Season Seventeen.
Without further ado, we are delighted to send you back into the arena for Season Eighteen! Aspire to even greater heights and secure your Crystalline legacy!
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| 1st: 2 2nd-100th: 2 101st-300th: 2 | 1st: 5 2nd-100th: 5 101st-300th: 5 |
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| Ultima: 4 Omega: 3 Crystal: 2 | Ultima: 7 Omega: 5 Crystal: 3 |
New optional items created in collaboration with FANTASIAN Neo Dimension─an original RPG story from the father of FINAL FANTASY, Hironobu Sakaguchi, and renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu─will be added to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store starting Tuesday, 16 December around 10:00 (GMT) / 21:00 (AEDT). This lineup of all-new items includes attire, copies of Modern Aesthetics, and emotes.
From Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 10:00 (GMT) / 21:00 (AEDT)
to Saturday, 6 June 2026 at 7:00 (GMT) / 8:00 (BST) / 17:00 (AEST)
* Collaboration items may become available to purchase again at a later date.
We’re also hosting a limited-time sale on a selection of winter items, so don’t miss out!
From Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 10:00 (GMT) / 21:00 (AEDT)
to Friday, 9 January 2026 at 6:59 (GMT) / 17:59 (AEDT)
Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.
* The items featured above will be available for purchase after the scheduled maintenance ends on Tuesday, 16 December around 10:00 (GMT) / 21:00 (AEDT). Please visit the News section for detailed maintenance information.
* Please note that there may be a delay in the delivery of items directly after sales commence due to congestion of the delivery system.
Visit the FANTASIAN Neo Dimension official site.
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 7.41.
The new variant dungeon (The Merchant's Tale) and Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures sidequests are scheduled to release in Patch 7.45.
Read the patch notes.
* Erroneous text has been amended.
* Updated on Tuesday, 23 December 2025 at 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT)
Immerse Gamepack FINAL FANTASY XIV Edition on Sale for a Limited Time!
Immerse Gamepack FINAL FANTASY XIV Edition, an add-on for FFXIV (Windows version) jointly tuned by the Sound team and Embody, is available for 30% off!
Immerse Gamepack delivers individually tailored spatial audio for players using headsets or earphones. Patch 7.4 adds a variety of headset equalisers and preset equalisers, further enhancing the personalised audio experience.
Until Tuesday, 30 December 2025 at 17:59 (GMT) / Wednesday, 31 December at 4:59 (AEDT)
Furthermore, a 30-day free trial is available for adventurers who wish to experience the enhanced audio immersion before making a purchase. For those who have previously enjoyed the trial, a second 14-day free trial is available.
Don’t miss this chance to bring a whole new dimension of sound to your adventures!
Learn more about Immerse Gamepack FINAL FANTASY XIV Edition.
We’re pleased to announce that the Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XC event digest has been released!
If you weren’t able to watch the live stream, or if you just want to watch it again, be sure to check it out!
Proceed to the thread.
It is with great pleasure that we present the preliminary patch notes for Patch 7.4─Into the Mist.
* Additions have been made to the patch 7.4 notes, which can now be viewed in their entirety.
Read the patch notes.
The Patch 7.4 special site has been updated with a wealth of information! Get a glimpse at the new variant dungeon, the Merchant's Tale; discover which fighters will be braving the Arcadion's heavyweight tier; and see the all-new Air Force One destination.
This update also includes details on the removal of class, job, and level restrictions for glamours, and the handy new strategy board and command panel interfaces.
Visit the special site.
The latest episode of the North American Community team's Duty Commenced live show has been archived and is now available to view! Couldn't join the team live this time? No problem! The episode is available to watch below or on the official FINAL FANTASY XIV Twitch channel.
This episode, the Community team shared further details about Patch 7.4 from the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE and held another Starlight Dash event to spread some Starlight Celebration spirit.
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