FFXIV’s patch 6.5 is poised to be the final significant content update during the Endwalker expansion. Building upon the foundations set by patch 6.4 and earlier updates, its planned release date will introduce a fresh batch of activities, marking the last hurrah before we embark on new journeys.
Square Enix has unveiled specific details regarding Final Fantasy 14’s patch 6.5, named “Growing Light,” providing a more comprehensive overview of the upcoming content and its release date.
FFXIV Patch 6.5 Release Date
FFXIV patch 6.5’s release date is currently slated to launch on October 3, 2023.
- FFXIV patch 6.5 Growing Light part one release date: October 3, 2023
- FFXIV patch 6.55 Growing Light part two release date: January 16, 2024
During its first dedicated live letter, it was also confirmed that patch 6.55’s release date, known as Growing Light part 2, is slated for January 16, 2024.
The two updates will deliver the final sets of main scenario quests, laying down the final bits of groundwork for the MMO’s next expansion, Dawntrail.
Returning to Final Fantasy 14’s patch 6.5 itself, a new dungeon called The Lunar Subterrane is on the way alongside a new Trial named The Abyssal Fracture as well as a new Unreal Trial, The Singularity Reactor.
The Myths of the Realm series of Alliance Raids is set to receive its third part, called Thaleia, while the entire Stormblood expansion will become part of the MMO’s already expansive free trial, which is great news for new players.
The latter is further complemented by the Duty Support system being extended to also cover Stormblood’s The Drowned City of Skalla, The Burn, and The Ghimlyt Dark dungeons.
A slate of job updates that cover both PvP and PvE are also expected. The Crystalline Conflict’s eight season will only end when patch 6.51 goes live.
FFXIV’s patch 6.5 also introduces updates to Island Sanctuary in the shape of new sanctuary ranks and visions, a new gathering area in the wilds, alongside new materials, craftables, animals, and more.
In January 2024, FFXIV’s patch 6.55 adds a new trial named The Gilded Araya alongside additional side quests in both the Tataru’s Grand Endeavor and Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures series.
New weapon enhancement quests are also on the way, with additional Endwalker Tribal Alliance quests rounding off the content highlights for this update.
You can learn more about the upcoming content by visiting the update’s dedicated special site.
On the Lodestone, you’ll now also find detailed the content introduced in follow-up patch 6.51, which includes new side quests, variant dungeons, furnishings, and more.
That is what you need to know about Final Fantasy XIV’s patch 6.5 and its release date.
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