Square Enix unveils latest FFXIV Online patch

Square Enix has unveiled new information on its latest patch for Final Fantasy XIV Online ahead of the release of Endwalker, the fourth expansion pack for the MMO title. 

Revealed in Saturday’s Letter from the Producer LIVE stream, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida, outlined new content from patch 5.55 and beyond as Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers comes to a close. 

Launching on May 25, patch 5.55 will bring additions to the main questline, YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse and Save the Queen questlines, along with marking the start of the official service for the PlayStation 5 version following an open beta period. 

Additionally, Toshida outlined the upcoming special event calendar, which includes the Make It Rain in-game event, scheduled for July, the Moonfire Faire and The Rising events in August, whilst also confirming a return to the Final Fantasy XV collaboration in September. 

Further Patch 5.55 details outlined during the livestream can be found below:

• Patch 5.5 Main Scenario, Part II – The second part of this final main scenario update before Endwalker sets the stage for the upcoming expansion in grand fashion.
• YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse – Additional YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse story has been added to this epic crossover questline.
• “Save the Queen” Questline Update – This latest update includes a new field area, “Zadnor,” an increased resistance rank cap of 25, final enhancement of resistance weapons, and new large-scale battle content Dalriada for up to 48 players.

In addition, Square Enix also announced the collaboration with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (Fender) and CITIZEN, to create Final Fantasy XIV-themed goods, as well as the upcoming release of Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers – The Art of Reflection – Histories Unwritten, the second art book for the expansion pack. 

As part of the collaboration, Fender has created a limited run of Final Fantasy XIV Stratocaster guitars, featuring imitation crystal detailing, custom branding on the neck, and a custom, vintage-style hard shell case with the FFXIV logo. 

Players can also look forward to the electric guitar’s addition in-game as the newest instrument for performance actions. 

CITIZEN is also scheduled to create two Final Fantasy XIV-themed watches – entitled Light and Darkness- inspired by a crystal of light and the Warriors of Darkness, respectively. 

Designed under the full supervision of the Final Fantasy XIV development team, both models have been lauded as ‘simple, classic designs suitable for any occasion and let owners feel connected to the FFXIV universe as they go about their day’. 

These new models will be available for pre-order on the Square Enix Store from today until Wednesday June 30 at 3:59pm BST in both LIGHT and DARKNESS varieties. 

Finally, the recently announced fourth expansion pack of the FFXIV Online saga, Endwalker, is scheduled to release November 23, 2021 for PC, Mac, the PlayStation 5 system, and the PlayStation 4 system.