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Heavensturn is here!

All the realm is abrim with excitement in anticipation of the new year, and indeed, the sounds of merriment can be heard nowhere more strongly than in the streets of Limsa Lominsa, where delegates from the Far East have arrived in hopes of sharing their festive traditions. The usagi bugyo would have your aid in ensuring the celebration of Heavensturn is a success, and has prepared a handsome reward should you be willing to offer it.

Event Duration

From Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. (PST) / 15:00 (GMT) / January 1 at 2:00 (AEDT)
to Monday, January 16, 2023 at 6:59 a.m. (PST) / 14:59 (GMT) / January 17 at 1:59 (AEDT)

How to Participate

Begin the quest "The Box of Fortune" by speaking to the usagi bugyo in Lima Lominsa, Upper Decks (X:11.5 Y:13.9).

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

Rewards

Visit the special site for more details.

Recommencement of Automatic Demolition and Additional Housing

The automatic demolition of estates was suspended in December 2021; however, after careful consideration, we have decided to resume auto-demolition with the release of Patch 6.3.

Visit the Lodestone to learn more about the recommencement of automatic demolition

After the release of Patch 6.3, wards 25 through 30 will be added to each of the five residential districts proper as well as their subdivisions. Plots in all 60 new wards will be available for purchase via the lottery system. Apartments will also be added to all wards.

For more information regarding additional housing, please read the full article on the Lodestone.

Square Enix "aggressively" investing in NFT games despite backlash

Final Fantasy developer and gaming behemoth Square Enix has been heavily criticised for its plans to add NFTs to its upcoming games, but the company's New Year letter shows that instead of halting efforts, it's "aggressively" doubling down on it.

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FFXIV 6.3 release date and everything shown in Live Letter 75

We now have a FFXIV 6.3 release date and a whole lot more detail on what to expect in the next expansion for the critically acclaimed MMORPG, courtesy of Final Fantasy 14 Producer Live Letter 75. As always, game director Naoki Yoshida is joined by community producer Toshio Murouchi for the mutli-hour livestream that gives us a more detailed look at the likes of the new Alliance Raid, the fifth Ultimate Duty, and the next Deep Dungeon.

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Announcing the Furnishing Design Contest 2022

Calling all artisans, designers, and general furnishing enthusiasts! The FFXIV Furnishing Design Contest has returned!

In this contest, entries are not judged strictly on appearance, but by the heart and soul of each design. If you have an idea for a new furnishing item that expresses your hunger for housing, your desire for decoration, and your adoration for Eorzea and all the lands of FINAL FANTASY XIV, put your pen to paper and let your passion shine!

Whether it be a complementary piece to some of your favorite existing furnishings, or simply items of an aesthetic you love, we can't wait to see your brilliant designs!

What are you waiting for, adventurer? Furnish your future with the items of your dreams!

Visit the Lodestone to read the full rules and entry requirements!