FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE launched on June 10, 2026, marking a significant addition to the game with its HD-2D pixel art and dynamic camera angles. This period also saw the release of the Dancing Mad (Ultimate) Raid and numerous new content updates, enriching the gameplay experience for returning players.

• New Game Announcement: The FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE base game was announced, introducing a fresh visual style and gameplay mechanics.
• Raid Release: The Dancing Mad (Ultimate) raid went live, offering new challenges for high-level players.
• Upcoming Content: Patch 7.55 was set to introduce Allied Society Capstone Sidequests, Weapon Enhancement Quests, and new adventures featuring Hildibrand.
• Free Trial Expansion: The free trial now included the Shadowbringers expansion, allowing new players to experience more content.
• Seasonal Events: The Hatching-tide Event began on March 23, 2026, featuring quests and rewards until April 6, 2026. Other seasonal events included the Make It Rain Campaign and Little Ladies' Day, each bringing unique quests and bonuses.

The Glamour System Update launched on January 9, 2026, introducing new character customization options beyond level, job, and class. This update coincided with the Patch 7.4 Content Release, which brought new challenges including the raid dungeon Arcadion: Heavyweight Division and the trial Hell on Rails. Additionally, a new deep dungeon called Pilgrim's Traverse debuted in October 2025.

• New Content:
  • Patch 7.4 Content Release: Introduced the new raid dungeon Arcadion: Heavyweight Division and trial Hell on Rails on January 9, 2026.
  • New Deep Dungeon: Pilgrim's Traverse launched on October 7, 2025.
  • Crossover Event: FINAL FANTASY XIV collaborated with MONSTER HUNTER WILDS, featuring the quest 'The White Wanderer' and new duties.
  • New Treasure Dungeon: Vault Oneiron added on August 21, 2025.
  • Alliance Raids: The second installment of Echoes of Vana'diel released on August 5, 2025.

• Gameplay Changes:
  • Weekly Limit Removal: The AAC Cruiserweight Tier (Savage) removed weekly limitations on November 11, 2025.
  • PvP Action Adjustments: Various adjustments made to PvP actions on February 26, 2025.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Valentione's Day Event 2026: Celebrated with special quests and decorations starting February 2, 2026.
  • Heavensturn Event: Kicked off on January 2, 2026, featuring new quests and rewards.
  • Starlight Celebration: Launched on December 17, 2025, with festive activities.

• UI/UX Updates:
  • Glamour Update: A significant update to glamour features was introduced in Patch 7.4 on December 16, 2025.
  • New Chat Bubble Feature: Added to improve communication on August 5, 2025.

Dawntrail Expansion launched on July 2, 2024, introducing a host of new content and features to FINAL FANTASY XIV Online. This expansion brought the new continent of Tural, new jobs including viper and pictomancer, and the female Hrothgar race. Additionally, the expansion included significant updates like the new alliance raid series, Echoes of Vana'diel, and various seasonal events celebrating the game's 11th anniversary.

• New Content: The Dawntrail expansion added a wealth of new features, including:
  • New Alliance Raid Series: Echoes of Vana'diel, debuting on November 12, 2024, featuring a crossover with FINAL FANTASY XI.
  • New Trials and Quests: New trials launched alongside the expansion, including the sixth ultimate duty, Futures Rewritten, and new quests related to Pelupelu.
  • Chaotic Alliance Raids: The Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) released on January 9, 2025, marked the first-ever chaotic alliance raid.

• Gameplay Changes: Several system updates improved player experience:
  • Instanced Areas for New Content: Multiple instances were created to manage player traffic during Dawntrail's launch on June 19, 2024.
  • Character Login Restrictions: Implemented on July 1, 2024, to manage access for players in expansion areas.

• Seasonal Events: A range of events celebrated the game's milestones:
  • The Rising Event: From August 27 to September 11, 2024, players celebrated the 11th anniversary with special activities.
  • FFXVI Crossover Event: The Path Infernal began on April 2, 2024, featuring new quests and rewards.

• Quality of Life Improvements: Enhancements included detailed registration instructions for the Dawntrail expansion and updates to the Hall of the Novice on November 5, 2024.

Stormblood Expansion became available for free to existing owners of FINAL FANTASY XIV Starter Edition from March 27 to May 8, 2023, allowing players to expand their experience at no cost. In addition to this significant content drop, the Moogle Treasure Trove event celebrated the game's 10th anniversary with exclusive rewards.

• New Trials: A new trial, the Voidcast Dais, was introduced on May 12, 2023, followed by another trial on January 16, 2024.
• Expanded Free Trial: The Free Trial now encompasses both Heavensward and Stormblood expansions along with the base game, enhancing the entry experience for new players.
• New Storylines and Quests: Players could explore a new storyline in Pandæmonium starting May 23, 2023, and continue Tataru's Grand Endeavor and Hildibrand Adventures, with new content released on January 16, 2024.
• Seasonal Events: The Rising event returned on August 27, 2023, to celebrate the 10th anniversary, alongside the Starlight Celebration starting December 15, 2023, and the Heavensturn event on January 1, 2024.

The launch of the new Alliance Raid Series: Myths of the Realm on April 12, 2022, marked a significant update for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, introducing players to the mysteries surrounding the Twelve. This period also saw the addition of the Omega Protocol (Ultimate) on January 24, 2023, along with new trials and a continuation of the main scenario quest.

• New Alliance Raids: The first installment of Myths of the Realm launched on April 12, 2022, followed by the new raid Euphrosyne on January 4, 2023.
  • Omega Protocol (Ultimate): Introduced as the fifth ultimate duty on January 24, 2023.
• New Content:
  • A series of new trials launched on January 10, 2023.
  • The new Island Sanctuary feature debuted on August 8, 2022, allowing players to engage in a more relaxed gameplay style.
  • Patch 6.2 introduced new raid dungeons, including Pandæmonium: Abyssos, on August 23, 2022.
• Gameplay Systems:
  • The Duty Support System launched on April 12, 2022, enabling players to progress through the main scenario at their own pace.
  • A new housing lottery system was implemented on April 1, 2022, changing how players could purchase land.
• Seasonal Events:
  • The Rising event celebrated the ninth anniversary of the game starting on August 27, 2022.
  • The Moogle Treasure Trove returned on December 12, 2022, allowing players to collect tomestones for rewards.
• Balance Changes:
  • The removal of Allagan Tomestones of Allegory and Revelation occurred on July 26, 2022, alongside adjustments to various job actions.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker launched on December 7, 2021, marking a significant expansion for the game. This period also introduced new gameplay mechanics and the opening of the Oceanian Data Center, enhancing player accessibility and experience.

• Major Expansion: FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker launched on December 7, 2021, introducing new areas, jobs, and storylines.
• New Content:
  • The Pandæmonium raid series debuted on December 21, 2021, featuring high-difficulty encounters.
  • A new treasure dungeon, Excitatron 6000, was added on January 4, 2022.
  • The Savage version of the Pandæmonium raid was introduced on January 4, 2022.
  • Tales from the Twilight, a collection of side stories, was released on September 28, 2021.
• Gameplay Changes:
  • The end of Early Access for Endwalker occurred on December 6, 2021, imposing login restrictions for characters in expansion areas.
  • Changes to HQ items and the removal of belts were implemented in Patch 6.0.
• Data Center Expansion: On January 14, 2022, the Data Center Travel System launched, allowing players to travel between data centers.
• Seasonal Events:
  • The FFXIV x FFXV Collaboration Event returned on September 13, 2021, featuring new rewards.
  • The Valentione’s Day Event began on February 8, 2022, offering festive quests and items.

Endwalker Expansion was announced on February 6, 2021, marking the fourth major expansion for FINAL FANTASY XIV, set to release in Fall 2021. This period also saw the conclusion of the Shadowbringers story with Patch 5.3, which launched on August 11, 2020, alongside a wealth of new content and features.

• New Large-Scale Duty: The introduction of Delubrum Reginae offered players a new large-scale duty experience on February 2, 2021.
• New Job: The Sage job was revealed as part of the Endwalker expansion announcement on February 6, 2021.
• Story Conclusions: The storyline involving Ryne and Gaia concluded with Eden's Promise on December 8, 2020, while the first chapter of Sorrows of Werlyt launched on February 18, 2020.
• New Dungeons and Quests: Patch 5.3 introduced the Heroes' Gauntlet dungeon and several new quests, including the continuation of the Save the Queen questline on October 13, 2020.
• Seasonal Events: The Moonfire Faire event launched on August 12, 2020, and featured new quests and celebrations. Other notable events included the Heavensturn and Starlight Celebration events at the end of the year.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers launched on July 2, 2019, marking a significant expansion for the game, while the Heavensward expansion became available for free to eligible Steam players on June 13, 2019. This period also saw the introduction of numerous new features and content.

• New Raids and Encounters: The Eden’s Verse Raid and the Ruby Weapon Encounter were added on February 14, 2020, enhancing the game's raid offerings.
  • Alliance Raid: The long-awaited YoRHa: The Dark Apocalypse alliance raid debuted on October 29, 2019.
• New Quests: A variety of new quests were introduced, including Qitari Quests and new main scenario quests on February 14, 2020, and additional main scenario quests on October 29, 2019.
• Gameplay Features: The Ocean Fishing Feature launched on February 14, 2020, alongside updates to crafting and gathering, and new voting mechanics for emissaries.
• Seasonal Events: The Valentione's Day Event 2020 and the Moogle Treasure Trove provided players with festive activities and rewards in January 2020.
• Quality of Life Improvements: A Free Login Campaign allowed returning users to play for free for up to 7 days, and players could invite friends back to the game with rewards for successful invitations.

Shadowbringers was announced as the third expansion for FINAL FANTASY XIV on November 19, 2018, set to release in early summer 2019, with pre-purchases available starting February 7, 2019. This period also saw the introduction of the Blue Mage job on January 8, 2019, marking the game's first limited job, alongside new main scenario quests and the final chapters of the Four Lords saga.

• New Content: A wealth of new content was introduced during this window.
  • Eureka Anemos Adventure launched on March 13, 2018, inviting players to explore a new adventure.
  • Return to Ivalice Content was added on January 8, 2019, expanding the storyline.
  • The Weapon's Refrain (Ultimate) was introduced on June 5, 2018, presenting a high-end challenge.
  • New chapters in the Omega saga and Four Lords saga continued on September 18, 2018.
  • Eureka Pyros was launched on November 6, 2018, offering new discoveries and exclusive logos actions.
  • The Leap of Faith GATE feature and mannequins were introduced on September 18, 2018.

• Quality of Life Improvements: The pre-order process was streamlined with updates on how to register pre-order codes and access registration codes via Steam Library on February 7, 2019.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood launched on June 20, 2017, marking a significant expansion for the game with a wealth of new content. This update introduced new raids, dungeons, and story quests, enriching the player experience and expanding the game's lore. The addition of Return to Ivalice on October 10, 2017, further deepened the narrative, inviting players to explore iconic locations.

• Major Content Drops:
  • Stormblood Expansion launched on June 20, 2017, introducing a vast array of new features and areas.
  • Return to Ivalice added on October 10, 2017, allowing players to explore the legendary land.
• New Raids and Dungeons:
  • Omega: Deltascape introduced on July 4, 2017, featuring challenging raid content.
  • Omega: Sigmascape released on January 30, 2018, offering another layer of raid challenges.
  • New Dungeons: Hell’s Lid and The Fractal Continuum (Hard) became available on January 30, 2018.

• New Gameplay Features:
  • New PvP Map: Crystal Tower Training Grounds launched on January 30, 2018, introducing new team systems and rules.
  • New Story Quest: The Legend of the Samurai Tenzen released on January 30, 2018, allowing players to engage with new narrative content.

• Balance Changes:
  • Job Adjustments for Disciples of War on July 18, 2017, refined gameplay for various classes.
  • The weekly restriction for Alexander - The Creator was removed on March 28, 2017, making it more accessible.

• Quality of Life Improvements:
  • The 14-Day Time Limit Removed for Free Trial on March 28, 2017, allowed new players to experience the game up to level 35 without restrictions.

Patch 3.4 - Soul Surrender launched on September 27, 2016 and introduced a wealth of new content, including new quests, dungeons, and a 24-man raid, Dun Scaith, which delved into the lore of the Void Ark and Mhach. This update was part of a busy year that also saw the introduction of a new PvP mode called The Feast and significant gameplay refinements.

• New Raids and Dungeons: Patch 3.4 brought a variety of new quests and dungeons, expanding the world for players to explore.
  • Dun Scaith: A new 24-man raid where players discovered the mysterious story behind Mhach.
  • Palace of the Dead: Introduced as a new Deep Dungeon challenge for players to conquer.
• New Content: The game expanded with additional features and locations.
  • New City - Mhach: Players could explore the city of Mhach and uncover its secrets.
  • New PvP Mode - The Feast: Players engaged in competitive matches in teams of four or eight.
• Gameplay Enhancements: Several new systems and features improved the overall experience.
  • Refined Duel Mode: Enhanced the competitive experience by allowing players to test their strength.
  • New Spectator Mode: Added for players to watch matches and improve their skills.
• Balance Changes: Notable adjustments were made to PvP gameplay with the introduction of Feast Season 2.
• Quality of Life Improvements: A new system was implemented to assist returning players, along with various enhancements for a smoother experience.

Heavensward pre-purchases launched on June 10, 2015, providing players with early access to the Holy See of Ishgard, marking a significant milestone ahead of the expansion. Additionally, Patch 3.1 introduced a series of new story quests and exploratory missions, expanding the game's narrative and gameplay options.

• Expansion Launch: Heavensward expansion pre-orders began on March 16, 2015, allowing players to secure their access to new content.
• New Content in Patch 3.1: Introduced on November 10, 2015, this patch added new story quests and beast tribe quests for players to explore.
  • New beast tribe quests became available, offering fresh gameplay experiences.
  • Exploratory missions were introduced, allowing players to engage in new challenges.
• Steam Version Details: The Steam version of Heavensward was announced, with specific upgrade requirements for existing players.

Patch 2.5 launched on January 20, 2015, introducing significant new content, including a new Frontline battle, a primal battle, and a series of new story quests. This update expanded the gameplay experience ahead of the first anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, bringing fresh challenges and adventures for players.

• New Content: Players can now engage in a new battle against the primal Shiva, explore the Final Coil of Bahamut, and partake in new Frontline battles with the introduction of Patch 2.5.
  • New story quests were added, expanding the narrative depth of the game.
  • The Rogue and Ninja jobs were introduced on October 28, 2014, adding new gameplay mechanics.
  • A new primal battle against Ramuh was introduced on July 9, 2014, alongside the Hunt Feature for pursuing dangerous game for rewards.
• New Dungeons: The Final Coil of Bahamut dungeon content was made available, allowing players to brave its depths for new challenges.
• Gameplay Enhancements: New quests were introduced, including Moogle Letter Deliveries, and features for training Chocobo Companions were added, enhancing the player experience.
• Crafting Updates: New crafting recipes and techniques were introduced on October 28, 2014, providing players with more options to enhance their crafting skills.