FINAL FANTASY XIV Online News

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.

Read the rest of the story...

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.

Read the rest of the story...

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!

Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXV Set for December 23

In the upcoming Letter from the Producer LIVE, we'll be bringing you the latest information and gameplay footage from Patch 6.3—Gods Revel, Lands Tremble!

Date & Time
Friday, December 23, 2022 at 3:00 a.m. (PST) / 11:00 (GMT) / 22:00 (AEDT)
* Starting time is subject to change.

Where to Watch

* Co-streaming is allowed.
* Please note that the presentation slides will include both Japanese and English text, but the presentation audio will be in Japanese only.

Show Details

Patch 6.3 Part 2
Miscellaneous Updates

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]