Final Fantasy XIV Patch 5.1 brings a NieR Raid next month

The Final Fantasy XIV Shadowbringers upcoming Patch 5.1 has been detailed by Square Enix ahead of a release next month. A highly anticipated NieR Raid, YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse, is part of the content.

Titled Vows of Virtue, Deeds of Cruelty, here’s what will be included in FFXIV Patch 5.1:

• New Main Scenario Quests – Patch 5.1 introduces the next chapter in the exhilarating Shadowbringers main storyline.
• New 24-Player Alliance Raid: “The Copied Factory” – Guest creators Yosuke Saito and Yoko Taro bring together Final Fantasy and NieR in the YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse alliance raid series.
• Restoration of the Holy See of Ishgard – This crafter- and gatherer-focused content encourages players to work together to build the Firmament in Ishgard. The new content is accompanied by extensive system adjustments and updates for crafting and gathering classes.
• New Game+ – This brand-new system will allow for replay of previously completed quests while retaining one’s current progression and job level.
• New Dungeon: “The Grand Cosmos” – Players can tackle this new dungeon alongside fellow adventurers, or a party of non-player characters using the Trust system.
• New Extreme Trial – Players will be able to challenge a new extreme difficulty trial.
• New Beast Tribe Quests – The Pixies
• PvP Updates – Substantial changes will be made to PvP actions, alongside the introduction of a new Frontline map and ruleset.
• Blue Mage Job Updates – The first major update to this limited job will feature an increased level cap, new job quests, as well as new blue mage-specific battle challenges and content.
• Performance Action Updates – The addition of an ensemble feature will allow groups of players to create music together.
• Patch 5.1 will also feature job adjustments, Gold Saucer updates, system updates, and more

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers is available now on Windows PC and PS4.