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• Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXIII Set for 8 October

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  The next Letter from the Producer LIVE will be featured as a segment of our 8th 14-hour broadcast!
  
  The livestream will be split into two parts─first, we'll reflect on Patch 6.2 and review what’s to come in Patch 6.25. Then, we'll take a closer look at what it means to be part of FFXIV's Scenario team. You won't want to miss it!

  Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXIII

  Date & Time

  Saturday, 8 October, 2022 at 4:30 (GMT) / 5:30 (BST) / 15:30 (AEDT)

  Where to Watch

  Please check the 8th 14-hour broadcast page for details.
  * Please note that the presentation slides will include both Japanese and English text, but the presentation audio will be in Japanese only.
  

  Show Details

  • Reflecting on Patch 6.2 and Looking Forward to Patch 6.25
  • An Introduction to the Work of the Scenario Team

  Guests

  • Daichi Hiroi (Lead Story Designer)
  • Natsuko Ishikawa (Senior Story Designer)
  • Banri Oda (Senior Story Designer)

  Presenters

  • Naoki Yoshida (Producer & Director)
  • Toshio Murouchi (Global Community Producer)

• 8th 14-Hour Broadcast Schedule and Guest Details

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  We are pleased to announce the schedule and guest information for our 8th 14-hour broadcast starting Saturday, 8 October 2022! Join us for the main broadcast where we’ll be featuring conversations and gameplay with a cast of special guests, a quiz show with members of the Development team, as well as a Q&A segment where we answer players’ questions in real time. We’ll also have a secondary broadcast hosted by the How Do You Like Hydaelyn? team as they tackle the Zodiac Weapon Challenge!

  * Preventative measures against COVID-19 will be taken during the broadcast in order to ensure the safety of our guests and staff.

  Read on for details.

• New Music Available for Pre-order!

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  We are pleased to announce the third orchestral arrangement album and a new vinyl record featuring music from Endwalker! Pre-order them now ahead of their release in December 2022!

  FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestral Arrangement Album Vol.3

  

  This third instalment in the orchestral album line offers a sampling of the songs that will be featured in the upcoming FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestra Concert 2022 - Eorzean Symphony - recently announced for Japan.

  Release Date

  Wednesday, 7 December 2022
  * Order fulfilment may take additional time due to any unforeseen shipping and customs delays.

  Price

  £17.99 / €19.99

  Pre-order Bonus

  Cup Sleeve
  * The design will be revealed later.

  Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestral Arrangement Album Vol.3 special site.

  ENDWALKER Vinyl LP

  

  Sound Director Masayoshi Soken carefully selected gems from the expansion’s offerings, and we’ve compiled them together in this LP for your enjoyment. The LP jacket also features gorgeous artwork by KUROIMORI.

  Release Date

  Saturday, 3 December 2022
  * Order fulfilment may take additional time due to any unforeseen shipping and customs delays.

  Price

  £24.99 / €28.99

  Included

  Download code that features all the songs on the LP in MP3 format
  * The download code allows for playback of the songs without a record player.
  * This is not a download code for in-game items.

  Visit the Endwalker Vinyl LP special site.

• New Merchandise Available for Pre-order!

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  We are now accepting pre-orders for new FINAL FANTASY XIV merchandise, including a selection of items related to the recently announced Eorzean Symphony orchestra concert coming to Japan in December! Review the lineup of new items like the Elpis flower light, Endwalker vinyl LP, music boxes, art prints, a new orchestral arrangement album, and more!
  
  Pre-order the new merchandise.
  

• Join us for Duty Commenced on 23 September!

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  The next episode of Duty Commenced, the North American Community team’s live show, is set for Friday, 23 September. The team, along with an amazing special guest, will be taking on Barbariccia in the Storm’s Crown (Extreme). We’ll also be showcasing the latest segment of Community Commendations, and hosting an exciting giveaway of two Panasonic SoundSlayer FFXIV Edition Wearable Gaming Speakers!
  
  Read on for details.
  

• Adjustments to Abyssos: The Eighth Circle (Savage)

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  Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida would like to share an explanation of the adjustments made to the boss in Abyssos: The Eighth Circle (Savage).
  
  Read on for details.

• FFXIV Returns to PAX AUS

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  We're delighted to announce that FINAL FANTASY XIV Online will be returning to PAX in Melbourne to reunite with all the Warriors of Light down under!

  Experienced adventurers should get ready to battle against Zodiark in order to get your hands on an I BEAT T-Shirt, while newcomers can visit the Sprout Corner to explore Eorzea, try out the duty support system, and get a copy of the Starter Edition for free!

  A Fan Gathering will also be hosted in Melbourne on the evening of Thursday, 6 October, where both FFXIV veterans and new adventurers are welcome to join in!

  Read on for more details.

• Tales from the Dawn Updated!

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  The next instalment of Tales from the Dawn is now available for your reading pleasure. Peer into the life of a man who finds hope in deepest despair: A Question of Death.

  Read the fourth story.

  * Please note that Tales from the Dawn may contain spoilers from the main scenario.
  * Four stories are scheduled to be released.

• A Stroll with Yoshi-P at Tokyo Game Show 2022 Airs Sunday, 18 September

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  Join us on Sunday, 18 September for a livestream episode of "A Stroll with Yoshi-P at Tokyo Game Show 2022."
  
  This time, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida plans to soak up the sights of meticulously decorated estates, before diving into some heart-pounding custom matches of PvP! Crystalline Conflict commentator and special guest so5u will provide real-time commentary on these exciting matches. You won't want to miss it!
  
  * This livestream will be broadcasted from an external studio. FINAL FANTASY XIV will not have in-person exhibits or live broadcasts from Makuhari Messe this year. We thank you for your understanding.

  A Stroll with Yoshi-P at Tokyo Game Show 2022

  Date & Time

  Sunday, 18 September 2022 at 8:00 (GMT) / 9:00 (BST) / 18:00 (AEST)

  Where to Watch

  SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS at TGS 2022

  • YouTube Live
  • Niconico Live
  • Twitch

  * Please note that the audio will be available in Japanese only.

  Show Details

  • A Visit to Player Housing
  • Crystalline Conflict Custom Matches
    * Members for provisional parties will be recruited during the livestream for the custom matches.

  Presenters

  so5u (Crystalline Conflict Commentator)
  

  

  Naoki Yoshida (Producer & Director, FINAL FANTASY XIV)
  Toshio Murouchi (Global Community Producer, FINAL FANTASY XIV)

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  Visit the Square Enix Tokyo Game Show 2022 special site.
  * Please note that the website is only available in Japanese.
  

• THE PRIMALS Live in Japan - Beyond the Shadow Out Now!

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  Rock out to THE PRIMALS' setlist of twenty-one songs, including both live show favourites and popular FFXIV tracks from A Realm Reborn through Endwalker─all accompanied by in-game and on-stage visuals. We've also captured the three additional songs performed by surprise guest Nobuo Uematsu, as well as exclusive narration by Emet-Selch (in Japanese with English subtitles)!

  But that’s not all! As an added bonus, you'll also get an exclusive peek behind the scenes with "Backstage with THE PRIMALS," as well as the final edit of player-submitted footage used during the performances of "Insatiable" and "To the Edge."

  Enjoy the sights and sounds of this unforgettable concert in the comfort of your very own home!

  Read on for details.

• New Optional Items Available!

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  New optional items will be added to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store starting Wednesday, 14 September around 8:00 (GMT) / 9:00 (BST) / 18:00 (AEST).

  New Optional Items

  

  

  

  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.
  * The items featured above will be available for purchase after the scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, 14 September around 8:00 (GMT) / 9:00 (BST) / 18:00 (AEST). Please visit the News section for detailed maintenance information.

• Patch 6.21 Notes

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  The notes for Patch 6.21 are now available, and include details on the introduction of the Echo to Pandæmonium: Asphodelos (Savage), as well as a number of resolved issues.
  
  * Additional features will be implemented in future updates:
  Variant dungeons, criterion dungeons, Manderville weapon quests, and Omicron tribal quests are scheduled to be released in Patch 6.25.
  
  Read the patch notes.
  
  * Updated Friday, 16 September at 7:00 (GMT) / 8:00 (BST) / 17:00 (AET)
  

• Tales from the Dawn Updated!

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  The next instalment of Tales from the Dawn is now available for your reading pleasure. We invite you to pore over a tale from a bygone age: A Question of Life.

  Read the third story.

  * Please note that Tales from the Dawn may contain spoilers from the main scenario.
  * Four stories are scheduled to be released.

• Patch 6.2─Buried Memory Special Site Update

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  The Patch 6.2 special site has been updated with details on the new trial Storm's Crown, as well as CG artwork of bosses that appear in Pandæmonium: Abyssos and the Fell Court of Troia.

  View the special site.

• 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.

• The Unending Journey – Live Stream Adventures with the Community Team

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  Get ready for a new episode of The Unending Journey on Thursday, 15 September! Join the EU Community team as we take on new challenges.
  

  This time, we'll first be venturing into the depths of Pandæmonium once again, and then riding the winds against the Archfiend of Wind, Barbariccia!
  

  We'll be gathering at the Anagnorisis aetheryte in Elpis on Ragnarok (Chaos DC), so put on your best glamour and join us for some screenshots!

  Read on for details.

• Tales from the Dawn Updated!

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  The next instalment of Tales from the Dawn is now available for your reading pleasure. Glimpse a day in the life of a gleaner with this light-hearted tale: In Pursuit of Knowledge.

  Read the second story.

  * Please note that Tales from the Dawn may contain spoilers from the main scenario.
  * Four stories are scheduled to be released.

• Join Us at Tokyo Game Show 2022 on 18 September

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  Tokyo Game Show 2022 will open its doors Thursday, 15 September at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan! Be sure to stop by the Square Enix booth, tune into our livestreams, and get all the latest news on upcoming Square Enix titles!
  
  On Sunday, 18 September, we will be featuring another livestream episode of A Stroll with Yoshi-P, where Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida will take a leisurely trip to a random World in FINAL FANTASY XIV to play with fellow adventurers. We hope to see you there!

  A Stroll with Yoshi-P at Tokyo Game Show 2022

  Date & Time

  Sunday, 18 September 2022 at 8:00 (GMT) / 9:00 (BST) / 18:00 (AEST)

  Where to Watch

  SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS at TGS 2022

  • YouTube Live
  • Niconico Live
  • Twitch
    

  * Please note that the audio will be available in Japanese only.

  Presenters

  Naoki Yoshida (Producer & Director, FINAL FANTASY XIV)
  Toshio Murouchi (Global Community Producer, FINAL FANTASY XIV)
  

  * FINAL FANTASY XIV will not have an in-person exhibit this year. We thank you for your understanding.

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  Visit the Square Enix Tokyo Game Show 2022 special site.
  * Please note that the website is only available in Japanese.
  

• Tales from the Dawn

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  To mark the ninth anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XIV, we proudly present a new collection of side stories with Tales from the Dawn! Peer deeper into the hearts and minds of a diverse cast of characters, beginning with the first instalment: A Friendship of Record.

  Read the first story.

  * Please note that Tales from the Dawn may contain spoilers from the main scenario.
  * A total of four new stories are scheduled to be released.

• PvP Series 1 Draws to a Close as Series 2 Begins!

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  After myriad battles fought and won, PvP Series 1 has ended. Rewards for Series 1 may be claimed until the end of Series 2.
  
  For those eager to dive back into the fray, we are pleased to announce that PvP Series 2 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.