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| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
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| In-game event | Patch 7.55 Notes Patch 7.55 brings a wealth of new adventures in the Occult Crescent: North Horn, the conclusion of the Phantom Weapons series, Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures, and the Allied Society capstone quests. Read the full patch notes on the Lodestone. Launch FINAL FANTASY XIV Now | — | |
| Steam news | Breaking Brick Mountains Returns on June 25! The collaboration event with Dragon Quest X, Breaking Brick Mountains, returns Thursday, June 25! Battle against gargantuan golems from the Dragon Quest series, once again making their way to Eorzea! Don't miss this opportunity to earn rich rewards, including the king slime crown, thug's mug, and the newly added Dragon Quest X framer's kit. * This event is identical to the one previously held.… | — | |
| Esports | FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is available for pre-purchase now! What if FINAL FANTASY had continued to push the limits of pixel art and evolved from its classic roots? The first FINAL FANTASY to join the HD‑2D lineup, FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE delivers a visually striking experience that feels both nostalgic and new, enhanced by dynamic camera angles and pixelized 3D models that make every moment more dramatic and immersive. Return to the pixel‑art world of F… | — | |
| In-game event | Patch 7.51 Notes Patch 7.51 introduces the seventh installment of the ultimate raid series, Dancing Mad (Ultimate), as well as new custom deliveries featuring Tiisol Ja. And for our intrepid Disciples of the Hand and Land, new exploration awaits on Auxesia. * Additional features will be implemented in future updates: · The Occult Crescent: North Horn, Weapon Enhancement Quests - Phantom Weapons, Inconceivably F… | — | |
| Steam news | The Make It Rain Campaign Begins May 29! The Make It Rain Campaign returns once more to the Gold Saucer! With a 50% MGP bonus and an assortment of adorable otter-themed goods on offer, you won't want to miss out! Furthermore, campaign attendants will be offering a range of items at discounted prices, including some exclusive limited-time deals, so be sure to join the festivities and rake in the rewards while you can! Event Duration Fr… | — | |
| Steam news | 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. Follow the Trail to the Heavens ! In Patch 7.5, you can face Enuo in the Unmaking, take a stroll through Windurst: The Third Walk in the FINAL FANTASY XI alliance raid crossover, and leap into battle in Archeia Harmonias, an all-new arena for Crystalline C… | — | |
| Steam news | The Maiden's Rhapsody Returns! Experience the intriguing tale bridging Hydaelyn and Vana'diel as The Maiden's Rhapsody─a past collaboration with FFXI─returns to the realm once more! Embark on a journey with one of Vana'diel's heroes and discover what twists of fate brought her to our realm. * This event is identical to the one previously held. * If you have already completed the event, you can replay the quests via the seaso… | — | |
| Community | Free trial now to include FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers! Beginning Tuesday, April 28, with the release of Patch 7.5, the free trial will also include the award-winning FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers. Spread the word and tell your friends, because there’s never been a better time to begin their adventure! Check out the free trial. For those who have already registered FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn to their accounts, worry not─this change also a… | — | |
| Major update | Patch 7.5 is live! 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 furnis… | — | |
| Community | FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold Coming January 2027! 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 | — | |
| Esports | Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim Begins Today! 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. The broadcast will be starting with the long-awaited keynote at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) / 17:00 (GMT) / 18:00 (BST) / Saturday, 25 April at 3:00 (AEST), so be sure to tune in! * Please note that co-s… | — | |
| Esports | Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XCII Set for April 17 The next Letter from the Producer LIVE will bring you the latest gameplay and information from Patch 7.5─Trail to the Heavens, scheduled to release on Tuesday, April 28! Date & Time Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. (PDT) / 11:00 (GMT) / 12:00 (BST) / 21:00 (AEST) * Starting time is subject to change. Where to Watch · YouTube Live · Niconico Live · Twitch * Please note that the presentation s… | — | |
| Steam news | Moogle Treasure Trove – The Hunt for Aphorism Commences March 31! It gives us great pleasure to announce the return of the Moogle Treasure Trove starting Tuesday, March 31, 2026! Collect irregular tomestones of aphorism by completing specific duties and exchange them with itinerant moogles for a host of treasures including accessories and mounts. Seek out those tomestones and reap the rewards! New to these exclusive offerings is the miner's earring. Chip away… | — | |
| Steam news | Hatching-tide Begins March 23! Spring has sprung, and across the realm, festivities unfold in celebration of profoundly prophetic dreams and exceptionally eggy eggs. A stylish Dreamer awaits the aid of an adventurer keen to fight, seek, and reap the rewards of this vibrant season! Event Duration From Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) / 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT) to Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 14:59 (GMT… | — | |
| Sale | SQUARE ENIX Publisher Sale 2026 The Square Enix Publisher Sale is now on - save up to 90% off! With over 200+ discounted games in the SQUARE ENIX Publisher Sale, our *NEW* host, Matthew Mercer, is here to help you find your next RPG adventure - accompanied by our long-time bestie Ben Starr... whether we asked for it or not. Watch the full video on YouTube and discover which RPG you should dive into next: | — | |
| Sale | Spring Back into the Adventure with 50% Off the Complete Edition and Dawntrail! This spring, put on your adventuring boots and return to FINAL FANTASY XIV! For a limited time, the Complete Edition and Dawntrail are 50% off. Catch up with Dawntrail before FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, California this April or start your journey with the Complete Edition and see what Eorzea has to offer. You don't want to miss out on this spring sale! Sale Period Thursday,… | — | |
| Esports | Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XCI Set for March 13 The next Letter from the Producer LIVE will be our first look at the exciting new features that await in Patch 7.5! Date & Time Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. (PDT) / 11:00 (GMT) / 22:00 (AEDT) * Starting time is subject to change. Where to Watch · YouTube Live · Niconico Live · Twitch * Please note that the presentation slides will include both Japanese and English text, but the presentat… | — | |
| Community | Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 Europe & Oceania Registration We are excited to announce that registrations are now open for the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 Europe & Oceania! The tournament will begin with Preliminaries and Quarterfinals, which will be held online. Teams that emerge victorious in the Quarterfinals will be invited to their local Fan Festival to take part in the Finals and crown the regional champion! Registration for Eu… | — | |
| In-game event | Patch 7.45 Notes Patch 7.45 introduces a plethora of exciting new journeys, from the versatile variant dungeon The Merchant's Tale to the endless bounds of Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures. Read the full patch notes on the Lodestone. Launch FINAL FANTASY XIV Now | — | |
| Steam news | Little Ladies' Day Begins February 26! The Little Ladies' Day festivities are upon us once again! Under a canopy of fragrant peach blossoms, the Songbirds and the Seneschal Prince shall soon grace the streets of Ul'dah with their annual concerts. All the while, a curious reporter for the Mythril Eye is keen to pen a piece on the countless fans who will surely flock to this springtime spectacle... Event Duration From Thursday, Februa… | — | |
| Steam news | Valentione's Day Comes to Eorzea on February 2! The season of ardor and affection is come again, and as per custom, cities and residential areas the realm over are set to be festooned with romantic decorations. In Gridania, the emissaries of love, Astrid de Valentione and Emilie, are preparing a spread of sumptuous cakes─provided their mammet-assisted supply chain doesn't encounter any unexpected issues... Event Duration From Monday, Februar… | — | |
| In-game event | Patch 7.41 Notes Patch 7.41 introduces new weapon enhancement quests, and for crafters and gatherers eager to explore the cosmos, the Cosmic Exploration Initiative has plotted a new destination—Oizys. * Additional features will be implemented in future updates: · A new variant dungeon (The Merchant's Tale) and Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures sidequests are scheduled to release in Patch 7.45. Read th… | — | |
| Steam news | 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 f… | — | |
| Steam news | Heavensturn has begun! 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 planne… | — | |
| Sale | Celebrate the Holidays with 50% Off Dawntrail and the Complete Edition! 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! Sale Period Thursday, December 18… | — | |
| Major update | Patch 7.4 is live! 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… | — | |
| Steam news | Starlight Celebration Begins December 17! Wintry weather has settled in across the realm, and the citizens of Eorzea have begun preparing for this year's Starlight Celebration. As cities and neighborhoods sparkle and gleam with merry illuminations, what heartwarming gifts will you be giving during this season of festive cheer? Event Duration From Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) / 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT) to Wednesday,… | — |
Announcements are the developer’s own posts to the game’s Steam news feed: updates and their patch notes, in-game events, releases and sales. The important ones are marked on the players chart.