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An adventurer's journey is a never-ending one, as they quest for greater spoils to better arm themselves against the dangers of Eorzea. Today's patch preview offers a peek at Gerolt's masterworks and the new Glamours system, allowing players to gain both the power they desire and a style to match.

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Today's patch 2.2 preview offers a look at the new challenges awaiting Eorzea's crafters and gatherers.

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It is our pleasure to announce the URL for the upcoming Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XIII.

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To further strengthen account security when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn, players are encouraged to log in using a security token or software token.

These security devices generate one-time passwords, which remain effective for only a fixed period of time and become invalid once the user logs in, offering protection against spyware such as key logging programs. Using a one-time password in combination with your Square Enix ID and password will offer greatly strengthened security for your account.

Furthermore, players who log in with a one-time password will now receive an in-game bonus.

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For players looking for a true test of their mettle, today's preview will offer a glimpse of the Second Coil of Bahamut, wherein the most formidable battles adventurers have yet faced await.

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Driven once more to the brink of turmoil, the realm seeks brave souls who would stand fast against the evils that threaten to pervade it.

Challenge Leviathan, the ravenous deity of the deep summoned forth by the Sahagin. Brave the perilous twists and turns of the Second Coil of Bahamut, and discover what dark Allagan secrets lie buried within. Accompany Hildibrand─agent of enquiry, inspector extraordinaire─on his latest prodigious case. Forge friendships with the kobolds and Sahagin, gaining insight to their ways of life. Delve into new dungeons and reap their spoils, or seek the lost masterworks of the legendary craftsman Gerolt.

Fortune, glory, and power await those who would venture through the maelstrom and emerge triumphant!

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FINAL FANTASY XIV fans the world round, the fifty-fifth Letter from the Producer has arrived for your viewing pleasure!

Pore over the complete letter.

With adventurers having made diplomatic inroads with peace-loving factions of the Amalj'aa and sylph tribes, patch 2.2 will give players a closer look into the inner workings of Sahagin and kobold society.

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Preparations for patch 2.2 are full steam ahead, and in today's preview, we'll give you a glimpse of The Lost City of Amdapor, as well as the hard mode Halatali and Brayflox's Longstop dungeons!

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Today's preview of patch 2.2 will feature Hildibrand─agent of enquiry, inspector extraordinaire, and another confounding case that has caught his sleuthing eye.

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The release of patch 2.2 is drawing ever closer, and today we'll be giving you a glimpse of the new Leviathan battle!

Glimpse the upcoming battles.

The date has been set for the thirteenth installment of the Letter from the Producer LIVE! During the livestream, Producer & Director Yoshi-P will be answering questions from fans across the globe. Broadcasting from Sapporo, Japan, this will be the second half of the two-part special previewing the new adventures to come in patch 2.2!

Check out the details on how to view the broadcast.

The peach blossoms around Eorzea have begun to bloom signifying the coming of spring and the holiday to celebrate all the women of Eorzea – Little Ladies’ Day! If you’re a lady, this holiday is all about dressing up and kicking back wherever you go as you are doted on by your loyal seneschals – the gents. The men, on the other hand, will have to study the lessons of Hildibrand well and learn what it means to become a true gentleman, so that they can properly show their appreciation toward the damsels of Eorzea. Whether you are the one doting or the one being doted on, take a screenshot and show us how you are celebrating this year’s Little Ladies’ Day as we’ll be selecting 100 qualifying winners and awarding them with the brand-new Mandragora Choker!

Head over to the official forum for further details !

After lengthy deliberations while enjoying a selection of heart chocolates, the Community Team is pleased to announce the winners of the Valentione's Day Screenshot Contest!

There were a ton of really amazing entries that did an exceptional job showing the holiday spirit. We would like to congratulate all the winners on a job well done.

For a full list of the winners and their entries, head over to the official forum

As the economies of non-Legacy Worlds have now had time to mature, restrictions on World transfer for players on Legacy Worlds will be lifted on March 1, 2014 at 08:00 (GMT).

Before using the World Transfer Service, please be sure to review the transfer service guidelines on the Lodestone or the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Mog Station.

Please note that there may be a delay in the processing of your application, as a large number of players are expected to make use of the service.

Proceed to the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Mog Station to begin the transfer process.

The realm is alive with the cheerful warbling of spring birds, and the blooming of peach trees signifies the coming of every maiden's favorite holiday—Little Ladies' Day, that once-a-year occasion when any young Eorzean lady can be a princess for the day. Preparations are well underway, and a certain competition to be held this year has inspired crafters both novice and master alike. Travel to any market, and you are sure to find them practically stumbling over one another, vying frantically for the finest fabrics and jewels to be had. Ever the dutiful watcher of all matters mercantile, the reporters of the Mythril Eye were swift in ascertaining the cause of this sudden crafting commotion.

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Patch 2.16 is right around the corner, and the patch notes are now live. This update includes new achievement rewards, additions to the Duty Finder, and several system refinements originally scheduled for patch 2.2!

Review details of Patch 2.16.

We are proud to announce that our very own Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida will be hosting a session at the Games Developers Conference 2014 in San Francisco! During the session entitled “Behind the Realm Reborn,” Yoshida will be analyzing the original launch of FINAL FANTASY XIV and sharing insight on the decisions and ideas that made the relaunch of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn a historical first in the world of MMORPGs. In the event you are heading to GDC 2014, this is a session you won’t want to miss!

Further details on the session and the schedule can be found on the Game Developers Conference site!

The first phase of beta testing for the PlayStation®4 version is rapidly approaching, with testing scheduled to take place at the following times:

After much deliberation and frequent attempts to try and join free companies that they were totally sold on from watching the promotion videos, the FFXIV Development and Operation Teams have selected the winning entries! Without further ado, we are proud to announce the winners of the Free Company Recruitment Video contest.

Get ready to join a free company by watching the winning videos here!