Square Enix hosted a special 14-hour live stream in celebration of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn’s fifth anniversary. Its Patch 4.4 “Prelude in Violet” got a bunch of new details as well as a look at some Final Fantasy VII bonus goods, and more.
First, here’s a highlight for Patch 4.4 – “Prelude in Violet”:
- New Main Scenario Quests
- New Side Story Quests
- The Four Lords
- Even further Hildibrand Adventures (4.45)
- New Side Quests
- Doman Reconstruction
- New Instanced Dungeon
- The Burn
- Saint Mocianne’s Arboretum (Hard)
- New Trials
- Hells’ Kier
- Hells’ Kier (Extreme)
- New Raids
- Omega: Alphascape
- Omega: Alphascape (Savage)
- Battle System Updates
- Job Adjustments
- Role Action Slots Increased
- PvP Updates
- “Focus Attack” Added to Quick Chat
- PvP-specific HUD layouts can be adjusted on the Wolves’ Den Pier
- The Lost Canals of Uznair Updated
- New Dungeons Added
- The Forbidden Land, Eureka – 3rd Installment (4.45)
- New Region Added
- Logos System Added
- Eureka Weapons – The Challenge Continues
- Gathering and Crafting Updates
- New Recipes Added
- New Fishing Holes Added: The Doman Enclave
- Zhloe Aliapoh – Custom Deliveries Rewards Adjusted
- Grand Company Updates
- Captain Rank Unlocked
- Squadron Updates
- New Command Missions Added
- New Squadron Missions Added (To Attain the Rank of Captain)
- Housing Updates
- Mannequin Indoor Furnishing Added
- Gear Equipped to mannequins can be put up for sale as a bundle.
- New Customization Features Added
- Mannequin Indoor Furnishing Added
- Gold Saucer Updates
- New GATE Added – Leap of Faith
- Ceremony of Eternal Bonding: Anniversaries
- New Options Added
- Anniversary Ceremonies Added
- Group Pose Settings Updated
- Minion Actions, Walking/Running Motions Added
- Time/Weather Settings Added
- New Screen Effects Added
- Additional Updates
- New Allagan Tomestone Added
- Crystal Tower Unlock Requirements Revised
- Duty Recorder – Recordable Duties Increased, Features Revised
- The Unending Journey Features Expanded
- Configurations Data Now Saved to Server (Excepting Display Settings)
- Alarm Added
- Improvements to Minion and Mount Guides
- Favorites List Added
- Search Added
Here’s a look at what else is coming to the game with footage from the live stream [Thanks, DualShockers.]:
Omega Alphascape Boss Chaos:
Hells’ Kier, Suzaki Fight
SDS Fenrir Mount and Final Fantasy VII Minions
The above is a look at the SDS Fenrir Mount, a mount based on Cloud’s bike. We also got a look at new Minions from Final Fantasy VII, including Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa.
The SDS Fenrir Mount plays the exclusive “The Chase” BGM while running. It’ll be available for all Fan Festival attendees (of all regions). It’ll also be available via Mog Station for $29.99/£19.99/€23.99.
New Cloud hairstyles will also be given away as a community item at upcoming event contest.
Past Fan Festival live streams were mostly pay-per-view with the exception of a few parts like the Live Letter portions and other parts, but this time it’ll be available free of charge for all the stage events, except for the concerts.
Here’s more info on the upcoming Fan Festivals:
- Fan Festival will be live streamed in all regions
- The streams will be available free of charge
- All stage events, aside from concerts, will be available
- The entire broadcast will be streamed through Twitch.
Ticket Lottery Applications for Fan Festival 2019 in Tokyo to Begin Early October!
- Ticket Price
- Two Day Pass (with Mount): 15,000 yen + tax
- Two Day Pass (no Mount): 12,500 yen + Tax
- Number of tickets available for purchase: One to two tickets per person.
- Application requirements
- Must have an active Final Fantasy XIV subscription during the application period
- Users will be selected at random, not on a first-come first-serve basis.
- Must have an active Final Fantasy XIV subscription during the application period
Final Fantasy XIV is available on PlayStation 4 and PC. Patch 4.4 launches September 18, 2018. We can expect to see a new trailer for it next week.
