SQUARE ENIX has announced that the studio will continue supporting the critically-acclaimed MMORPG FINAL FANTASY XIV Online for the next 10 years. During their latest stream, the developer also announced that some of the upcoming content players can look forward to as part of this goal with free trial registrations live once again for the game. The details were shared by Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida.
One of the key aspects to get updates in the future includes improved graphics. The process has actually already started because the upcoming Patch 6.1 will update the in-game Trust System. This system allows players to tackle select main scenario dungeons with a party of NPC comrades as it allows players to enjoy the story at their own pace without needing to seek out party or fellow players.
Patch 6.1 is currently slated for a release in April, and it will implement Trust System for all main scenario dungeons of A Realm Reborn with more to be added later. New players and players looking for singleplayer experience further will have several low-level main scenario dungeons and trials that will be adjusted to support an accessible, solo-play experience. The game’s first graphical update will arrive with the next expansion pack with more to follow.
Both character and world visuals will get visual updates as they will encompass elements like higher-resolution textures, improved material qualities, and better lighting and shadow effects. A partial roadmap of new content planned for upcoming patches has also been revealed by SQUARE ENIX. These include:
Patch 6.1 Series
- New Main Scenario Questline – Patch 6.1 – 6.5
- “Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures” – Patch 6.1 – 6.5
- “Tataru’s Grand Endeavor” Sidequest Series – Patch 6.1 – 6.5
- Myths of the Realm #1 (Alliance Raid)
- Crystalline Conflict (New PvP)
- Arkasodara Tribe Quests and Dailies
- Dragonsong’s Reprise (New Ultimate Duty)
- Ultima’s Bane (Unreal)
- Trust Support for A Realm Reborn (Patch 2.0) Main Scenario Dungeons
- New Calling Card-Style UI (Name TBD)
- New Hairstyles for Hrothgar
- Empyreum (Ishgard Housing)
- Custom Deliveries: Ameliance
- Plus New Trials and Other Assorted Updates…
Patch 6.2 Series
- Trust Support for A Realm Reborn 2.X Main Scenario Dungeons
- Trust Support for 2-3 Heavensward™ Main Scenario Dungeons
- New Weapon Enhancements
- New “Criterion” Dungeon with Variable Difficulty (for 1–4 Players)
- “Island Sanctuary” Debuts
- Plus Pandæmonium, Faux Hollows, Other Trials, and More…
Patch 6.3 Series
- Trust system for Remaining Heavensward Main Scenario Dungeons
- Deep Dungeon Series #3
- Ultimate Duty #5
- Island Sanctuary Updates
- Plus Myths of the Realm, Faux Hollows, Other Trials, and More…
Patch 6.4 and Patch 6.5 Series
- Trust system for Stormblood™ Main Scenario Dungeons
- “Criterion” Dungeons #2 & #3
- Additional Area for Island Sanctuary
- Plus the Conclusion to Pandæmonium, Further Myths of the Realm, Faux Hollows, Other Trials, and More…
- More Plans for Patches 6.4 and 6.5 are Being Made as we Speak!
The FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Free Trial is also currently live and it includes all content from A Realm Reborn and the Heavensward expansion along with updates through Patch 3.56. Additional playable race Au Ra and three additional playable jobs Dark Knight, Astrologian, and Machinist are also available in the Free Trial. All Free Trial players will get hundreds of hours of the award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to two full of FINAL FANTASY titles without any limit on playtime.
Are you still playing FINAL FANTASY XIV Online or will you be jumping in the new Free Trial announced by SQUARE ENIX? Let us know in the comments section below.
