Square Enix has released a roadmap for the upcoming FFXIV update patch 6.1 to 6.5. In addition to major script updates, Square Enix plans to release a new adventure featuring Hildibrand. Also planned are the Crystal Conflict PvP mode, alliance raids, tribal quests, etc. More information on update 6.1 will appear in an upcoming stream in March.
The company has outlined the expected roadmap for each patch in time Final Fantasy XIV Letter from Manufacturer LXVIII current. The main content includes updates to the main scenario, “Hildibrand’s Some Adventures Farther” and the new side quest series “Tataru’s Grand Endeavour”. All three updates will span patches 6.1 to 6.5. While not listed during the live stream, Glamor related updates will also be available starting with patch 6.1.
Furthermore, each patch will have various patch-specific additions. On the topic of release time, Producer Naoki Yoshida said there will be four months between major patches; two weeks longer than previous updates. There will also be an extra week for summer and New Year holiday releases.
You can view detailed information about each patch through the list below.
Patch 6.1
- The Myth of the Kingdom’s 1st Alliance Raid
- Crystalline Conflict PvP Mode
- Arkasodara Tribe Missions and Daily News
- Dragonsong’s Reprise Final Quest
- Ultima Bane Unreal Trial
- More Trusted system to the dungeon in the main scenario of Patch 2.0
- New calling card style UI
- New Hrothgar hairstyle
- Opening of the Empyreum Ishgard . housing
- Custom Delivery: Ameliance
Patch 6.2 will introduce the continued rollout of the Trust system to dungeons in the other main scenario. Notably, the patch will also include the addition of Island Sanctuary content. Yoshida said that the Island content will be “fairly large-scale”. In addition, the “Criterion” dungeon will have different difficulty levels depending on the number of players participating.
Patch 6.2
- Added Trust System compatibility to Patch 2.x main scenario dungeon
- Added Trust System compatibility to Heavensward’s 2-3 main scenario dungeons
- New weapon improvements
- Dungeon has a new “Criteria” difficulty change (1-4 players)
- Island Sanctuary’s First Content
- Pandaemonium, Faux Hollow and other trial updates
Patch 6.3
- Added Trust System compatibility to Heavensward remaining main scenario dungeons
- Deep Dungeon Series #3
- Final quest #5
- Island Sanctuary Update
- Myths of the Realm, Faux Hollows and other trial updates
As Patches 6.4 and 6.5 are still in development, Yoshida noted that the team will likely add more content as the plans are solidified. Square Enix will provide more information and updates in the near future.
Patch 6.4 / 6.5
- Added Trust System compatibility to all dungeons in Stormblood main scenario
- Standard Dungeons #2 and #3
- Add a new area to Island Sanctuary
- Conclusion of Pandaemonium
- Myths of the Realm, Faux Hollows and other trial updates
You can also see the patch details in the screenshot below.
Final Fantasy XIV immediately available on PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
