FINAL FANTASY XIV Online News

New Final Fantasy 14 free login campaign invites you back ahead of patch 7.1

Now that the Dawntrail dust has settled and patch 7.1 is finally on the way, Final Fantasy 14 has gone comparatively quiet. Limsa is still as busy as ever, but I've found queueing for the less-popular duties a bit harder. Many are taking a well-deserved break until the next update, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot you can do in the meantime. Perhaps you've got some MSQ to finish, side quests to complete, or even alliance raids to catch up on. If that's you and you want to jump back in, Square Enix just made it an awful lot easier.

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All Saints' Wake Begins October 18!

That spookiest of seasons is upon us again! With thoroughfares and plazas across the realm festooned with frightful decorations, a few fiends in particular are attempting to entertain their mortal counterparts...

[h3]Event Duration[/h3]
From Friday, October 18, 2024 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) / 8:00 (GMT) / 9:00 (BST) / 19:00 (AEDT)
to Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:59 a.m. (PST) / 14:59 (GMT) / 15:59 (BST) / 5 November at 1:59 (AEDT)

[h3]How to Participate[/h3]
Begin the quest "The Aether-starved Ahriman" by speaking to the pumpkin-headed apparition in Old Gridania (X:10.2 Y:9.4).

* Players must be level 15 and above to start the quest.

[h3]Rewards[/h3]

* Certain items available during previous iterations of the event can be obtained via the bespectacled peddler.

Visit the special site for more details.

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! With the latest expansion, Dawntrail, Warriors of Light can experience the faraway continent of Tural, the new viper and pictomancer jobs, as well as a new playable race—female Hrothgar!

All of these and more await in the fantastical world of FFXIV, so if you or any of your friends are currently taking a break from adventuring, you won't want to miss out on this limited-time event!

* Account must have been inactive for at least thirty days to be eligible.

Visit the Free Login Campaign website for details.

Moogle Treasure Trove - The Hunt for Goetia Commences October 15!

It gives us great pleasure to announce the return of the Moogle Treasure Trove! Collect irregular tomestones of goetia 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!

This time, the Donut Earring makes its appearance as a redeemable item. Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your accessory collection with this tasty-treat-turned-dainty-fashion-statement!

Furthermore, we’ll be holding a screenshot sweepstakes to celebrate the first Moogle Treasure Trove since the release of Dawntrail! More information about the event will be announced at a later date.

* Irregular tomestones of goetia will not be awarded when using adventurer squadrons or the Duty Support system.
* Irregular tomestones of goetia are only available to unrestricted parties if the "Level Sync" option is applied.

[h3]Event Duration[/h3]
From Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) / 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT)
to the release of Patch 7.1

* The end date listed on Steam does not reflect the actual release date for Patch 7.1. * Dates and times are subject to change.
* Please note that it may take up to 10 minutes after the stated time for the event to commence in-game.
* Please note that the event may be suspended without warning.

[h3]Rewards[/h3]

Visit the special site for details.

Square Enix suspends FF14 housing demolition due to Hurricane Helene

Square Enix has suspended housing demolition in Final Fantasy 14 due to Hurricane Helene. If you're playing on a North American data center and on the cusp of losing your virtual estate, that means it's safe for the time being. The category four major hurricane swept across the Southeastern United States at the end of September, causing untold damage. So, in an effort to alleviate pressure on players in the region, SE is suspending FF14 housing demolition.

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