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Final Fantasy XIV Online patch 6.1 series brings 24-player raid

And it's all starting on 12 April!

The first in the Final Fantasy XIV Online patch 6.1 series has been dated for 12 April. When fully rolled out, the series will add features including a 24-player raid.

Starting with patch 6.1, also known as Newfound Adventure, the patch 6.1x series will bring a lot of content into the popular MMORPG, including:

  • New Main Scenario Quests – Patch 6.1 will mark the start of a new chapter for Warriors of Light.
  • New 24-Player Alliance Raid – The first part of an all-new original alliance raid series, Myths of the Realm: Aglaia will challenge players as they learn more about the divinities known as the Twelve.
  • New Tribal Quests – Starting with Patch 6.15, players will be able to experience new Arkasodara tribe quests for battle classes and jobs.
  • New Residential Area – Plots in Empyreum, the new Ishgardian residential district, will become available for purchase. An overview of the plot purchase system as well as an initial schedule for lottery system sales were presented.
  • New Trial: The Minstrel’s Ballad: Endsinger’s Aria – Players can experience a new challenge with a new Extreme Trial, The Minstrel’s Ballad: Endsinger’s Aria. • Adventurer Plates (Beta Version) – The new Adventurer Plates feature was showcased in detail. Player portraits can be customised to include lighting, animation, and camera angles using a character’s current appearance, and multiple portraits can be saved for future use. The character profiles can include information such as favourite job and title, playstyle preference, active play times, and more.
  • PvP Updates – Additional details on the new small scale PvP content known as Crystalline Conflict were revealed, including the new rewards system and PvP schedule.
  • Additional content including job adjustments, the ability to try on gear available on the FFXIV Online Store, system updates, and more.

All up, a total of 18 different patches will make up the 6.1x series. It’s a bit unclear as to what’s coming when; we’ll keep you posted as we learn more.

Final Fantasy XIV Online is currently available on Windows PC, PS4 and PS5.


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