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The Rising Returns August 27!

FINAL FANTASY XIV celebrates its 10th anniversary on Sunday, August 27. Join us for the Rising as the realm commemorates this most momentous of occasions!

Event Duration

From Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. (PDT) / 7:00 (GMT) / 17:00 (AEST)
until the launch of Patch 6.5

* The end date listed on Steam does not reflect the actual release date for Patch 6.5.

How to Participate

Begin the quest "Siblings Rising" by speaking to Kipih Jakkya in Ul’dah – Steps of Nald (X:10.1 Y:8.7).

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

Rewards

* Certain items available during previous iterations of the event can be obtained via the Rising vendor.

Visit the special site for more details.

FFXIV Moonfire Faire 2023 quests and rewards

When is the FFXIV Moonfire Faire 2023? The traditional festivities in the shiny land of Costa del Sol are back with Moonfire Faire. As one of the seasonal events in Final Fantasy XIV, the Moonfire Faire offers a summer story to kick off the season.

While the 2023 edition of the event doesn't bring a whole new challenge for MMORPG players to tackle, it's become an annual tradition for many FFXIV players due to the rewards on offer. Considering that the FFXIV Dawntrail release date is still a ways off, players can choose to spend some time enjoying Moonfire Faire 2023.

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Play Free for up to 14 Days in the Latest Free Login Campaign!

As part of A Realm Reborn’s 10th anniversary celebrations, eligible users will be able to play free up to 14 days in the latest Free Login Campaign! If you or any of your friends are currently taking a break from your adventures, you won’t want to miss out on this limited-time event!

Visit the Free Login Campaign website for details.

Final Fantasy XIV director wants playable Pixel Remasters in the MMO

Final Fantasy XIV is my favorite MMORPG ever, and it's largely thanks to how active Square Enix has been with its player community. Director Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida has always taken fans' feedback to heart, proving time and time again that Final Fantasy XIV has one of the most active development teams around. Following his recent appearance at the FFXIV Fan Festival 2023, Yoshi-P has discussed the game's upcoming expansion and what he personally wants to see implemented as playable content in the MMO.

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FFXIV is "story-driven" like a TV show, says director Naoki Yoshida

Final Fantasy XIV remains my most-played MMORPG, as I have poured thousands of hours into my Warrior of Light's journey across Eorzea to date. The community is unparalleled, with Final Fantasy XIV's developers' deep involvement with players' hopes for the game and feedback. Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida, the director of FFXIV, recently took part in the game's iconic Fan Festival 2023 showcase. At the event, Yoshi-P and Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy XIV's highly anticipated 7.0 expansion, Dawntrail.

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