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• Tales from the Dawn Updated!

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  To commemorate the two-year anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker’s release, we present to you an untold episode in the lives of several characters.
  
  This side story features characters selected by participants via the 10th Anniversary Survey conducted in September 2023. By popular demand, we return to the world unsundered to spend another few moments with Emet-Selch and other ancients in this special encore: Days Gone By, Days Yet to Come.
  
  Read the story.
  
  * Please note that Tales from the Dawn contains spoilers from the main scenario.

• Sharing 10th Anniversary Celebratory Messages Every Day!

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  We received wonderful messages from various notable figures in celebration of A Realm Reborn’s 10th anniversary. Head over to the 10th Anniversary website where we will be sharing new messages every day until Monday, 25 December!

• Fan Festival 2024 in Tokyo Streaming Details

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  The Fan Festival 2024 in Tokyo stage events will be broadcast free of charge, excluding the concerts which will be broadcast in a paid stream. Join us for two days of fun and excitement from the comforts of your own home or anywhere you have internet access!

  Free Stream

  All stage programs for Day 1 and Day 2 will be broadcast, excluding the piano performance and THE PRIMALS concert.

  Where to Watch

  • YouTube Live
  • Twitch
  • Niconico Live

  * Broadcast times and URLs will be announced at a later date.
  * Archived videos of the broadcasts will be available for viewing at a later date.

  Paid Stream

  The piano performance and THE PRIMALS concert will both be broadcast in their entirety as paid streams. You will be able to watch them live during the Fan Festival, as well as in the archive afterwards for a set period of time. Ticket sales are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, 19 December.

  Where to Watch

  Paid video distribution platform StreamPass / FanStream
  * The broadcasts may not be available for viewing in certain regions.

  Ticket Price

  Tickets for viewing both days: 3,500 yen
  * A 440 yen system usage fee will be added separately.

  Sale Period

  Tuesday, 19 December 2023
  to Monday, 5 February 2024 at around 14:59 (GMT) / Tuesday, 6 February 2024 at around 1:59 (AEDT)
  * The ticket purchase page will go live on the day that sales commence.

  Archive Period

  From Tuesday, 9 January 2024 at around 9:00 (GMT) / 20:00 (AEDT)
  to Tuesday, 6 February 2024 at around 14:59 (GMT) / Wednesday, 7 February 2024 at around 1:59 (AEDT)
  * Times are subject to change.

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  Visit the Fan Festival 2024 in Tokyo website.
  * Please note that the website is in Japanese.

• Announcing the Winners of the Hairstyle Design Contest 2023!

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  We are pleased to announce the winners of the Hairstyle Design Contest 2023!
  
  Held in celebration of A Realm Reborn’s tenth anniversary, the contest has been a magnificent display of artistry by Eorzea’s finest hairstylists. The shear number of splendid hairdos would make Barbariccia even greener with envy, and thus we were compelled to increase the number of winning entries from 30 to 40!
  
  Join us in admiring the work of our talented Hairstylists of Light!
  
  Read on for details.

• Participate in the Cloud Data Center Login Cap Stress Test on Sunday, 26 November!

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  Thank you for your support on the cloud data center stress test so far. With your help, we have been able to collect various useful data, covering elements such as zone stability, and to date, we have managed to maintain an extremely stable operation with no instances of zones going down.
  　
  As a final step of the stress test, which runs until Tuesday, 28 November, we will be conducting a stress test on the World login cap. In order to check the stress on the login cap, we will need as many characters as possible to be logged in.

  Login Cap Stress Test

  Test Period

  Sunday, 26 November from 12:00 (GMT) / 23:00 (AEDT) until 12:30 (GMT) / 23:30 (AEDT)

  Test Content

  Players will need to be logged into the CloudTest01 World during the 30-minute test period. While logged in, you are free to spend your time playing content or hanging out in any of the game’s areas. We only ask that you do not log out!
  * Please ensure to log in early as it may take time to log in.
  
  All you need to do to participate is access the Data Center Selection screen from the title screen, select NA Cloud DC (Beta), and create a character on the CloudTest01 World.

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  Click here for more information on the cloud data center stress test.

• 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition Digital Upgrade Sale Underway!

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  In celebration of A Realm Reborn's 10th anniversary, we're pleased to announce that Collector's Edition Digital Upgrades are on sale for 50% off!
  
  Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to upgrade your game with amazing FINAL FANTASY-themed minions, mounts, and more at a discount!
  
  See the Mog Station for information regarding bonus in-game items.

  Sale Period

  From Friday, 24 November to Friday, 8 December at 7:00 (GMT) / 18:00 (AEDT)

  Sale Items

  

  Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Mog Station to upgrade.

• New Optional Items Available!

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  New optional items will be added to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store starting Monday, 20 November at 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT).
  
  Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.
  
  * During periods immediately following the sale of new optional items, congestion in the delivery system may cause item deliveries to take longer than usual.

• Watch the Latest Episode of Duty Commenced

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  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.

  In this episode, the Community went through the final alliance raid from the Myths of the Realm series, competed with fellow adventurers in the Fall Guys collaboration event, and had a few bouts in Crystalline Conflict alongside other adventurous Warriors of Light! Of course, another segment of Community Commendations was shown off this episode as well!

  https://sqex.to/jDTBQ
  

• Participate in the Upcoming Cloud Data Center Stress Test!

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  In the interest of expanding FINAL FANTASY XIV's server infrastructure options, we are currently looking into the possibility of establishing a cloud data center.
  
  To better gauge the potential of cloud data centers, we will be performing a stress test beginning on Tuesday, 21 November. Though we have already performed these tests in our development environment, we would like to hold a test with our players to identify any potential issues that may arise in a public server environment.
  
  To participate in the stress test, players must create a new character on the cloud data center. These characters will receive 50 million gil, a copy of Tales of Adventure: Shadowbringers, and Tales of Adventure III (level 80) for each job to instantly access as many in-game features as possible. There will be no limits on content, and players are free to explore the realm as they choose.
  * Please note that all character data on the cloud servers will be deleted when the test has concluded.
  
  We ask our players for their assistance by participating in this stress test, and will strive to improve our service, as well as our usage of the cloud data center, based on the feedback provided.

  Cloud Data Center Stress Test

  Test Period

  From Tuesday, 21 November at 3:00 (GMT) / 14:00 (AEDT) to Tuesday, 28 November at 3:00 (GMT) / 14:00 (AEDT)
  * There will be no maintenance prior to the opening of the cloud data center.

  Cloud Server Location

  North America (East Coast)

  How to Participate

  From the title screen, access the Data Center Selection screen and select NA Cloud DC (Beta), then select either the CloudTest01 or CloudTest02 Worlds to create a character and play the game.

  Read on for details.
  
  * Updated on 14 November 2023 at 3:00 (GMT) / 14:00 (AEDT)
  

• Join us for Duty Commenced on 15 November!

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  The next episode of Duty Commenced, the North American Community team's live show, is set for Wednesday, 15 November. Join us for the final Myths of the Realm alliance raid, the Fall Guys collaboration event, and some friendly competition in Crystalline Conflict. As always, there will be a showcase of the latest entries for Community Commendations and giveaways!
  
  Read on for details.

• Invite Friends Back with the Callback Campaign!

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  Calling all erstwhile adventurers! With the Callback Campaign, you can use an in-game feature to invite back friends who are taking a break. Meet the campaign requirements, and both you and your friends will receive special rewards!
  
  Read on for details.

• FINAL FANTASY XIV: ENDWALKER – EP5 Available Now!

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  A brand-new downloadable mini album featuring exhilarating songs from the Abyssal Fracture and Myths of the Realm: Thaleia is now available!

  Songs

  1. FINAL FANTASY IV: The Final Battle (Endwalker)
  2. The Red Wings (Endwalker)
  3. Kingdom of Baron (Endwalker)
  4. Fair Winds to Guide
  5. Course Uncharted
  6. Myths of the Realm
  

  Retailers

  Available for purchase at participating retailers.
  * Price and availability may vary according to retailer.
  * This EP is only available as a digital download.
  

• Crystalline Conflict Season Eight Results Revealed as Season Nine Commences!

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  Crystalline Conflict Season Eight has drawn to a close!

  • To Our Top-ranked Competitors
    

    Congratulations on a season well fought! Please be sure to collect your hard-earned ranking rewards from your local postmoogle.
    * Ranking rewards letters may take some time to arrive. We appreciate your patience.

  • To All Players Ranked Bronze or Higher
    

    Well fought and good show! Your tier rewards may be claimed by speaking with the seasonal quartermaster at the Wolves' Den Pier (X:4.9 Y:5.7).
    * Please note that Season Eight tier rewards may be collected until the end of Season Nine. Don't forget to claim your spoils!

  View the results for Season Eight.

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  Without further ado, we are delighted to send you back into the arena for Season Nine! Aspire to even greater heights and secure your Crystalline legacy!
  

  • Season Nine Preliminary Rankings
    

    Players will begin Season Nine five risers lower than the rank at which they finished Season Eight. Rising Stars will be reset to zero.

• Patch 6.51 Notes

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  We are pleased to present the patch notes for Patch 6.51, which introduces new variant and criterion dungeons, the continuation of the splendorous tool enhancement quest series, and the limited-time Gold Saucer collaboration with Fall Guys.
  
  * Additional features will be implemented in future updates:
  Further main scenario quests, Manderville weapon quests, Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures quests, Tataru's Grand Endeavor quests, Endwalker Tribal Alliance quests, and a new island sanctuary quest are scheduled to be released in Patch 6.55.
  
  * Updated on Tuesday, 7 November 2023 at 9:00 (GMT) / 20:00 (AEDT)
  
  Read the patch notes.

• Fan Festival 2023-2024 Official Merch Round 3 Available for Pre-order!

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  We are pleased to announce that pre-orders have begun for the third round of new merchandise to commemorate the Fan Festival 2023-2024 events! The merchandise lineup is different from the North American and European Fan Festivals, so be sure to check it out and pre-order the items you want from this selection today. Browse through the items on offer, such as team jerseys, plushie keychains, and more!

  * Pre-orders are available in North America, Europe, and Japan regardless of Fan Festival attendance. Pre-orders are available while supplies last.

  Visit the Square Enix Store to pre-order.

• Fall Guys Collaboration Event Begins 31 October!

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  Get ready to party like the Beans of the Blunderdome─the Fall Guys collaboration event will be underway from Tuesday, 31 October to Sunday, 31 December! We've updated the special site with more information on the event, as well as a preview of the exclusive rewards players can obtain.
  
  This blunderous event is only a few days away, so keep your eyes on the prizes once the collaboration begins!
  

  View the Fall Guys special site.
  * After the initial collaboration event has ended, it will be held as a special event at irregular intervals.

• Patch 6.5─Growing Light Special Site Update

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  The Patch 6.5 special site has been updated with a host of new media, including the FINAL FANTASY XVI collaboration trailer revealed at the London Fan Festival, images of the Aloalo Island and Another Aloalo Island variant/criterion dungeon rewards, and a screenshot of a brand-new emote. Crafting and gathering enthusiasts can also get a hint of what's to come in Patch 6.51 with an updated preview of the final episode in the Splendorous Tools saga.
  
  View the special site.

• Announcing the FINAL FANTASY XIV x Insert Coin Stormblood Samurai Jacket

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  Presenting our newest collaboration with Insert Coin, the FINAL FANTASY XIV Stormblood Samurai Jacket. Inspired by the samurai job, the jacket features high-quality embroidery and design motifs lifted straight from Eorzea. The jacket also offers the perfect conversation starter to tell friends and family about the recently expanded free trial that now includes Stormblood and allows newcomers the ability to play up to level 70 with no restrictions on playtime!
  
  Pre-purchase your jacket today!

  New Apparel

  FINAL FANTASY XIV Stormblood Samurai Jacket

  Pre-purchase

  Pre-purchase now via Insert Coin.
  * Products are in limited supply and not all sizes are guaranteed to be restocked.

• FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Teaser Site Updated!

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  The newest information and media from the London Fan Festival keynote is now live on the Dawntrail teaser site! Get a first look at the upcoming viper job, glimpse the vast landscapes that await you in Tural, and view the artwork for Echoes of Vana'diel, a new alliance raid series created in partnership with FINAL FANTASY XI!
  
  Furthermore, in collaboration with Yoshitaka Amano, we're proud to present a stunning new illustration for Dawntrail, featuring the Warrior of Light as the new viper job!
  
  View the Dawntrail teaser site.

• FINAL FANTASY XIV meets Fall Guys in Patch 6.51!

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  The curtain rises on a show of epic proportions─the Fall Guys collaboration event begins with the release of Patch 6.51 on Tuesday, 31 October!
  
  Partake in party royale mayhem with the Gold Saucer's Blunderdome-inspired obstacle courses, conquer the competition, and claim the victor's crown! Exclusive awards await eager challengers, so don't miss out on this chance to harness your inner Bean!
  
  We'll be adding more information to the special site in the future, so stay tuned for details as they come.
  
  View the Fall Guys special site.