What changed in FINAL FANTASY XIV Online in 2021

Pandæmonium (Savage) and the Excitatron 6000 treasure hunt dungeon are scheduled for Patch 6.05.

A variety of new items have been introduced in this patch.

A new raid series called Pandæmonium has been added to the game.

Players with an active subscription as of December 21 will receive additional game time compensation.

The Starlight Celebration event starts on December 16, 2021, featuring festive decorations and a new quest.

Players can begin the quest 'A Very Yeti Starlight' by speaking to Amh Garanjy in Old Gridania.

Sales of FINAL FANTASY XIV Starter Edition and Complete Edition suspended due to server congestion. Free Trial registrations also suspended.

PlayStation®5/PlayStation®4 users will be prompted to tie their Endwalker license to their service account upon next login.

Users on Windows/Steam/Mac can redeem their full registration codes to play Endwalker.

The fourth expansion, Endwalker, is now available for all players.

Players can now redeem registration codes using their smartphone on the revamped Mog Station.

Early access for the Endwalker expansion will end on December 10, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. based on account region.

Players must redeem the registration code for the Endwalker expansion to continue playing after early access.

Characters logged out in expansion areas without registration will be unable to log in until the full registration code is redeemed.

Information regarding potential login congestion during the Early Access and release of Endwalker.

The start of early access for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker is announced.

Players can register pre-order bonus codes to access Endwalker areas during early access.

The raid Pandæmonium is scheduled to be released in patch 6.01.

The treasure hunt instance the Excitatron 6000 is scheduled to be released in patch 6.05.

The new PvP content, Crystal Conflict, is planned for patch 6.1 or later.

No restrictions on content posting during Early Access, but users are asked to avoid spoilers.

Users must register a pre-order bonus code to participate in Early Access.

Early Access will end on December 10, 2021.

Early Access for Endwalker begins on December 3, 2021.

The patch will introduce value downscaling and reset mid-level experience points.

There will be changes to how HQ items function in the game.

Belts will be removed from the game in the upcoming patch.

Red crafters’ and gatherers’ scrips will also be removed in Patch 6.0.

Allagan tomestones of phantasmagoria will be removed in Patch 6.0.

Players are advised to exchange any remaining Allagan tomestones and scrips before Patch 6.0 maintenance.

The Media page has been updated with new visuals.

New details regarding small-scale PvP content.

New information regarding the high-difficulty raid series.

New information regarding the upcoming alliance raid series.

Details about new threats introduced in the game.

Collect irregular tomestones of lore by completing specific duties and exchange them with Itinerant Moogles for treasures.

Players can replay the quests of the Breaking Brick Mountains event if they have previously completed it.

The collaboration event with Dragon Quest X is returning to Eorzea on 19 October, featuring battles with gargantuan golems and rich rewards.

A tale of self-discovery featuring Kan-E-Senna.

A glimpse of life on the high seas featuring Merlwyb.

A look into the life of a great hero featuring Fordola.

A story about the early years of Yugiri and Lord Hien.

A new collection of side stories featuring pivotal moments in the lives of beloved characters.

See through the eyes of Artoirel de Fortemps as he looks to the future!

Showcasing new job actions for sage and reaper, along with new artwork.

The collaboration event, A Nocturne for Heroes, returns with new rewards including the Regalia Type-G mount and Lucian Prince costume set.

Players can replay the quests from the event, with reset quest completion and access to shops and items.

Celebrate the eighth anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XIV with the Rising event from August 27 to September 9, 2021.

Players can begin the quest 'Rising Calm' by speaking to Kipih Jakkya in Ul’dah – Steps of Nald (X:10.0 Y:8.7). Players must be level 15 and above to start the quest.

The Moonfire Faire event starts with new quests and rewards.

Players can begin the quest by speaking to Mayaru Moyaru in Limsa Lominsa.

The event runs from August 13, 2021, to August 26, 2021.

Players can begin the quest 'The Great Horn Heist' by speaking to Ollier in Ul’dah – Steps of Nald.

The Make It Rain Campaign is back, offering players the chance to earn 50% more MGP and discounts on prizes.

A screenshot campaign is being held to celebrate the benchmark release, with a chance to win an in-game item.

The benchmark includes a character creation tool featuring the highly anticipated male Viera.

Endwalker is available for pre-order with various bonuses.

The Endwalker promotional site is live, detailing information about the expansion including new jobs, playable race, and artwork.

The official benchmark for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker is now available, featuring updated scoring criteria and a character creation tool.

Early access for Endwalker begins on November 19, 2021.

Endwalker will be released on November 23, 2021.

Players can pre-order Endwalker on Steam.

Hatching-tide returns with colorful decorations and festivities in the city-states.

Players can begin the quest 'Fowl Demands' by speaking to Jihli Aliapoh in Old Gridania.

New event introduced to celebrate the completion of the Firmament.

Third installment of the YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse series.

Further main scenario quests and Resistance weapon upgrades scheduled for Patch 5.55.

Eligible players can participate in the open beta test for PS5.

Introduces a new storyline leading into Endwalker.

Add a Namazu earring to your trove of accessories during the event.

Collect irregular tomestones of esoterics by completing specific duties and exchange them for treasures including accessories and mounts.

Players can log in for free for up to 4 days during the Free Login Campaign from February 17 to March 31, 2021.

The fourth expansion to FINAL FANTASY XIV, Endwalker, is announced for Fall 2021.

Details on the new job, Sage, have been released as part of the Endwalker expansion announcement.

A new large-scale duty called Delubrum Reginae has been introduced.

The level cap for the Blue Mage job has been increased.

The fourth and final chapter of the Ishgardian Restoration has been added.

Announcement of upcoming features including Blue mage, Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr, Resistance weapons, and Skysteel tools updates scheduled for Patch 5.45.