A new optional item will be added to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store starting Tuesday, 28 April around 10:00 (GMT) / 11:00 (BST) / 20:00 (AEST).
Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.
* The item featured above will be available for purchase after the scheduled maintenance ends on Tuesday, 28 April around 10:00 (GMT) / 11:00 (BST) / 20:00 (AEST). Please visit the News section for detailed maintenance information.
* During periods immediately following the sale of new optional items, congestion in the delivery system may cause item deliveries to take longer than usual.
We are proud to present the patch notes for Trail to the Heavens, which sees the Warrior of Light and their companions begin to unravel the mysteries of the key.
This patch also features the new trial, the Unmaking, Echoes of Vana'diel - Windurst: The Third Walk, a brand-new crystal conflict arena, Archeia Harmonias, and a host of other additions and adjustments, including an increase to furnishing placement limits, the consolidation of dyes, updates to the armoire and outfit glamours, as well as updates to group pose.
* Additional features will be implemented in future updates:
Auxesia─the new cosmic exploration destination, Tool Enhancement Quests - Cosmic Tools, the new custom deliveries client Tiisol Ja, and Dancing Mad (Ultimate) are scheduled to release in Patch 7.51.
The Occult Crescent: North Horn, Weapon Enhancement Quests - Phantom Weapons, Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures sidequests, and Allied Society capstone sidequests are scheduled to release in Patch 7.55.
Further main scenario quests and the beastmaster limited job are scheduled to release in Patch 7.56.
Read the patch notes.
* Updated on Wednesday, 13 May, 2026 at 8:00 (GMT) / 18:00 (AEST)
Announcing the Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin Art and Video Contests!
As part of our celebrations for the upcoming Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin, we are inviting all Warriors of Light to demonstrate your artistic talents in our art and video contests! Our passionate community has often amused and amazed us with boundless creativity and imagination, and we're eager to see some of your best pieces yet!
Journeys Spent Together
Showcase your favourite companion(s) alongside your Warrior of Light, which may include minions, NPCs, chocobo companions, or fellow players.
Visit the Art Contest page for details.
A Realm Rediscovered
Using in-game footage, show us your insider travel tips and create a short 10- to 30-second video showcasing your Warrior of Light travelling to or spending time in a hidden gem in FINAL FANTASY XIV!
Visit the Video Contest page for details.
FINAL FANTASY XIV will make its debut on the Nintendo Switch™ 2 in August 2026!
There will be an approximately one-month period of early access to ensure server stability, after which official service will start. A subscription to Nintendo Switch Online will not be required to play FINAL FANTASY XIV on Nintendo Switch 2 in either the early access period or during official service.
Stay tuned for future updates!
* Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.
* Updated on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 2:00 (BST) / 11:00 (AEST)
EVANGELION is coming to FINAL FANTASY XIV!
The crossover series, titled “Ghosts of Desire,” will serve as the alliance raid of the upcoming expansion, Evercold. Further details will be announced at a later date.
The television series NEON GENESIS EVANGELION became an immediate and widespread sensation upon its first broadcast in 1995.
In 2007, the series was relaunched as the Rebuild of EVANGELION film series. Conceived, written and directed by Hideaki Anno, EVANGELION: 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 were all hugely successful, captivating new fans and garnering much praise from a wide range of audiences.
The fourth and final film in the series, EVANGELION: 3.0 + 1.0, was released on 8 March 2021, after having been postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It recorded 6.73 million admissions, earning 10.2 billion yen at the box office.
On 8 March 2023, the long-awaited Blu-ray and DVD, EVANGELION: 3.0 + 1.11 THRICE UPON A TIME was released.
October 2025 marked 30 years since the television series debuted, and a celebratory event titled EVANGELION: 30+; 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION was held in Yokohama Arena between 21 and 23 February 2026. Though such an anniversary event was a first for the series, it proved to be a resounding success, attracting a great many visitors from Japan and around the world.
Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold teaser website.
Visit the official EVANGELION website.
* Please note that the website is in Japanese only.
The Patch 7.5 special site has been updated with information on Dancing Mad (Ultimate)─the seventh in its series─and the regional matching system. Also, be sure to check out the latest updates on limited job beastmaster, including new CG art.
View the special site.
It gives us great pleasure to announce the sixth expansion to FINAL FANTASY XIV, Evercold!
The trailer unveiled during the Fan Festival keynote can now be viewed on the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold teaser site, along with the latest information, screenshots and artwork from the upcoming expansion.
Visit the teaser site.
Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim Live Performance Stream Tickets Now on Sale!
Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim is nearly here!
For those looking to take their viewing experience to the next level, we will be hosting a piano performance and PRIMALS concert, both available as paid streams via StreamPass and FanStream. You won’t want to miss this chance to rock out with Warriors of Light the world over in the comfort of your own home!
But if you happen to be too busy to watch live, a ticket purchase also grants access to the archive where the streams can be viewed as many times as you like for a set period. Whether you’re at home or on the go, you can enjoy these two amazing concerts at your leisure.
* Due to a technical issue with the ticket sales page, tickets were temporarily unavailable for purchase on the English site. The issue has now been resolved, but as a result of this disruption, we are extending the ticket purchase period and the archive streaming period as follows.
Sales Period
Before: Until Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 14:59 (GMT) / 15:59 (BST) / Sunday, 10 May at 00:59 (AEST)
After: Until Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 14:59 (GMT) / 15:59 (BST) / Sunday, 17 May at 00:59 (AEST)
Archive Streaming Period
Before: Until Sunday, 10 May 2026 at 14:59 (GMT) / 15:59 (BST) / Monday, 11 May at 00:59 (AEST)
After: Until Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 14:59 (GMT) / 15:59 (BST) / Monday, 18 May at 00:59 (AEST)
* Stage event times are subject to change.
* A portion of the comments posted during the performance will be available to view via the chat replay feature from Saturday, 2 May at 9:00 (GMT) / 10:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEST). Please note that comments cannot be posted on the archived video.
Purchase a ticket for the stream.
All stage events excluding the live performances can be viewed free of charge.
View the stage event schedule.
THE PRIMALS Dark Decades Tour BUDOKAN Blu-ray Now Available!
We are delighted to announce that THE PRIMALS Dark Decades Tour BUDOKAN is now available on Blu-ray!
Last year, this monumental show delivered everything from classic tracks to fan-favorites from Dawntrail, the latest major expansion, all in THE PRIMALS' hard-rock style. Relive the performance from Monday, 29 September, complete with a special guest appearance and 19 unforgettable songs!
But wait─there's more. Bonus content includes behind-the-scenes footage of the Zepp tour culminating in the Nippon Budokan finale, and the music video for "Not Afraid."
It's time to rock, Warriors of Light. Pick up your copy today!
Friday, 24 April 2026
Visit the special site.
It is with great pleasure that we present the preliminary patch notes for Patch 7.5─Trail to the Heavens.
* Additions have been made to the patch 7.5 notes, which can now be viewed in their entirety.
Read the patch notes.
We’re pleased to announce that Fan Festival-themed stream overlays are now available for Warriors of Light looking to stream the excitement along with us! The kit includes overlays and assets that are perfect for a variety of your streaming needs.
Whether you’re looking to have something festive to celebrate the upcoming event or simply want to add some FFXIV flavour to your streams, you’ll want to check out the kit!
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Read on for details.
The long-awaited North American Fan Festival 2026 commences this Friday in Anaheim!
All stage events─including the keynote, packed with new information─will be available to view worldwide via live stream.
* Please note that co-streaming is permitted for all content except for the paid concert performances. However, we strongly advise users to refrain from co-streaming the keynote presentation via YouTube. Due to the nature of YouTube's Content ID system, doing so may result in your stream being interrupted or your account being penalized. No such issues are expected when co-streaming via other livestreaming services. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
Furthermore, live stream concert tickets for Keiko and THE PRIMALS are currently available for purchase. An archived version of the streams will be available for viewing at any time during the ticket period.
Visit the North American Fan Fest special website.
We've released a new fan kit featuring artwork from Patch 7.5─Trail to the Heavens.
Download the fan kit.
The Patch 7.5 special site has been updated with a sneak peek of scenes from the Dawntrail allied society capstone quests, custom deliveries for Aunt Tii's Tacos, and Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures sidequests. Screenshots have also been added of mounts, minions and emotes to come in Patch 7.5!
View the special site.
To commemorate Fan Festival 2026, a special collection of frames and stickers will be available from Friday, 17 April 2026 at 15:00 (GMT) / 16:00 (BST) / Saturday, 18 April at 1:00 (AEST).
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Each frame and sticker features an iconic FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 logo, allowing you to create celebratory masterpieces and preserve the memories of your adventures.
Be sure to share them online with the hashtag #FFXIVFanFest and join in on the Fan Festival revelry!
* The Fan Festival 2026 frames and stickers for Group Pose will be available until the end of Fan Festival in Tokyo. A second announcement will be made at a later date.
Read on for details.
* Erroneous text has been amended.
* Updated on Friday, 17 April 2026 at 18:00 (BST) / Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 3:00 (AEST)
We are looking for a German translator to help us make FINAL FANTASY XIV fun and exciting for all our players. Could it be you?
If you’re interested in working on the development and localisation of online games, we invite you to look at the detailed job description.
We are no longer accepting new applicants for the German translator position. Thank you to everyone for your keen interest.
* Updated on Monday, 11 May 2026 at 8:00 (GMT) / 9:00 (BST) / 18:00 (AEST)
We are excited to announce a new collaboration with Twitch to celebrate our global FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festivals!
Read on for details.
Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 (North America) at Fan Festival!
Whether you’ll be in the crowd or at home, you won’t want to miss some of the most electrifying matches in the final chapter of the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 in North America! Four teams have risen from the mightiest competitors to move on to the Semifinals and only one team will be crowned as champions on the grand stage at the Fan Festival in Anaheim! Tune in to see which team will take it all on Saturday, 25 April!
Read on for details.
The Patch 7.5 special site has been updated with details on the Occult Crescent: North Horn; Archeia Harmonias, the new Crystalline Conflict arena; Auxesia, the new cosmic exploration star; and a new ocean fishing route.
A wealth of other new information is also available, including screenshots of the upcoming alliance raid, Windurst: The Third Walk, associated rewards, and a sneak peek at the phantom weapon enhancement quests.
View the special site.
Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XCII Airs Friday, 17 April
The next Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast is set to air on Friday, 17 April at 11:00 (GMT) / 12:00 (BST) / 21:00 (AEST). Don’t miss out!
Friday, 17 April 2026 at 11:00 (GMT) / 12:00 (BST) / 21:00 (AEST)
* Starting time is subject to change.
* Co-streaming is allowed.
* Please note that the presentation slides will include both Japanese and English text, but the presentation audio will be in Japanese only.
Filter which items are to be displayed below.
* Notifications for standings updates are shared across all Worlds.
* Notifications for PvP team formations are shared for all languages.
* Notifications for free company formations are shared for all languages.
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Shinse Tanuki Jingu
Typhon [Elemental]
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Oops All Aeyla's
Cuchulainn [Dynamis]
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Sleigh Beggy Solace
Tonberry [Elemental]
