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Guides and News for Final Fantasy XIV
Last Call For FFXIV Players To Celebrate The Rising 2026
FFXIV’s The Rising 2026 event is rapidly nearing its conclusion. Receive your rewards and heartfelt messages before September 10th!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Yesterday at 03:10
Beastmaster is Here! Here’s How to Unlock FFXIV’s Newest Job
Unlocking Beastmaster isn’t difficult at all, and despite limitations, it can be a very fun job. Unlock it and start adding new entries to your bestiary right away!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Sep 08, 2026 at 21:44
FFXIV Switch 2 Free Play Ends Sept. 7 – Here’s What Players Pay Next
FFXIV’s Switch 2 free period ends Sept. 7. See when paid subscriptions begin, how much they cost, and who gets another 30 days free.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Sep 03, 2026 at 14:31
Catch All of Dawntrail’s Greatest Hits Now on Streaming Platforms!
The Dawntrail OST is now on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and more, but if you want a physical album, make your way to the Official Square Enix Store.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Sep 01, 2026 at 00:37
FFXIV Players Are Buying Up Thavnairian Onions Before Patch 8.1
Chocobos fight beside you in dungeons in Patch 8.1, and ranking one up costs 10 Thavnairian Onions. Here’s how to skip the Market Board.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Aug 23, 2026 at 12:41
These North Horn Enemies Teach Every Phantom Blue Mage Spell in FFXIV
Every Phantom Blue Mage spell in the FFXIV Occult Crescent has a specific enemy and coordinates. Here’s where each one hides in the North Horn.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Aug 19, 2026 at 14:24
Get Your Own FFXIV Senor Otter in Real Life!
Square Enix has released the third round of FanFest merch. This includes a Senor Otter backpack, and many more cute items!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Aug 14, 2026 at 12:07
These 9 FFXIV Store Items Are Half Price, but Only Until August 26
Nine FFXIV Online Store items are 50% off until August 26, and three poster sets plus two attire sets just landed alongside the sale.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Aug 14, 2026 at 11:04
FFXIV Players Are Changing Au Ra Horn Colors, But Only on Switch 2
A Patch 7.55 hotfix let Switch 2 players recolor Au Ra horns, and only other Switch 2 players can see it. Square Enix hasn’t said if it’s staying.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Aug 13, 2026 at 13:40
FFXIV Players Waited 20 Seconds to Revive on Switch 2. Not Anymore
Reviving on the Switch 2 used to take 20 seconds. Square Enix’s emergency hotfix cut it to almost nothing, and players noticed right away.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Aug 10, 2026 at 12:14
FFXIV Players Can Earn A New Mount From Moonfire Faire 2026
FFXIV’s Moonfire Faire is back with a new mount and furnishings! Make sure to grab them all before August 26th. Let’s do this together, kupo!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Aug 06, 2026 at 01:28
FFXIV Players Are Missing the Secret Zone Hidden Beneath North Horn
The staircase to North Horn’s Dark Territory isn’t on the map. Here’s the exact spot, the enemies waiting inside, and what you’ll find.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Aug 05, 2026 at 14:08
Beauty And The Beast By Firebird Theatre is Coming To FFXIV!
Head to Faerie to watch the Beauty and the Beast with an Eorzean twist! Performances held every August weekend, starting on the 8th.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Aug 02, 2026 at 23:37
Struggling to Obtain the Wings of Mist? Now’s Your Chance!
With an increased drop rate for the Wings of Mist, players can also start trading totems! Here’s how you can get one step closer to Dawntrail’s meta mount.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Aug 02, 2026 at 14:35
Here’s How You Can Easily Collect All North Horn Phantom Jobs
FFXIV Patch 7.55 just released the Occult Crescent: North Horn. Find out how to get the 8 new Phantom Jobs, including Necromancer and Blue Mage!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Aug 02, 2026 at 14:28
Here’s How to Finish Your Relic Weapon in FFXIV Patch 7.55
What items you need and what duties you’ll need to run to get your item level 795, best in slot weapon. Read the full guide today!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Aug 01, 2026 at 23:46
Same-Region Matching Starts this Fall, But There’s a Catch
A date has been set, but one region will be getting the new system first as a stress-test. Read on to find out more.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 31, 2026 at 07:29
Have Your First Look At Evercold’s Realmships & Dungeons
Get a small taste of FFXIV’s upcoming Evercold! Explore the new fields, city, and dungeons before the expansion hits January 2027.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 30, 2026 at 21:42
How Character Action Skins Will Give You More Ways to Customize
What kind of actions will the new Character Action Skins affect, and what’s the release schedule? Here’s what we learned at Berlin FanFest.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 30, 2026 at 02:32
How Auto Content Balancing Will Change How You Play Evercold
How quickly will you get into dungeons? How will the story be different? Take a first look at this brand-new system for FFXIV.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 29, 2026 at 03:16
This Rare FFXIV Minion Secretly Became Sellable in Patch 7.55
FFXIV Patch 7.55 has made a rare fishing-exlcusive minion tradeable, but many players have also noticed it secretly becoming sellable too.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 28, 2026 at 23:19
The Yo-kai Watch Event Returns Again to Eorzea
The Yo-kai Watch Event is coming back to Eorzea again. Get your hands on the event’s new and exclusive rewards before this event ends!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 28, 2026 at 23:19
Best Crafting Rotations for 7.55 Phantom Occultum Relics
Players can finally complete their Phantom Relic weapons with FFXIV Patch 7.55. Check out these items and crafting rotations needed to get started!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 28, 2026 at 21:17
FFXIV Hits the Switch 2 Soon! Here’s What We Know About the Release Date
Plus, info about server tests, a free month of play, and the Starter, Complete, and Collector’s Edition bundles.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 27, 2026 at 19:05
Hear, Feel, Think: What Eorzea Immersion Sounds Like
Players often overlook sound effects of a game, where music is usually felt at the core. See how FFXIV’s sound devs create the world of Eorzea!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 27, 2026 at 13:59
New Character Creation Updates With FFXIV’s Patch 8.1
Now you can freely choose which horns you’d like to use in Evercold! See which FFXIV playable races can soon enjoy greater character customization options.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 27, 2026 at 01:18
Yoshi-P Answers More Questions About Evercold at Berlin Press Conference
By the end of Fanfest in Berlin, YoshiP had a lot of things to say about the future of XIV. From future housing to sudden chocobo overhauls, here are the Q&A highlights.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 26, 2026 at 22:04
FFXIV’s Newest Tank Job, Bastion, Revealed
Here’s everything we know about the new Tank job, Bastion — including background, playstyle, and where to unlock when Evercold releases.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 26, 2026 at 07:29
FFXIV and FFVII Remake Unite for Evercold’s New Raid Series
Final Fantasy 14’s Evercold expansion will feature an 8-player raid series developed in collaboration with the Final Fantasy 7 Remake team!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 25, 2026 at 13:16
Final Fantasy 14 Evercold Collector’s Edition Brings Back Final Fantasy 13
Final Fantasy 14 Evercold’s Collector’s Bundle was revealed, with a Warrior of Light statue, exclusive FF13 digital merchandise, and more!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 25, 2026 at 12:17
Big Reveals in FFXIV’s EU Fan Fest Keynote Digest!
Prepare for your expedition into the Fourth as the newest tank job, Bastion. Tackle the thrilling FFVII raids in Evercold! Here’s everything new coming to FFXIV in January.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 25, 2026 at 11:57
Did Final Fantasy 14 Just Tease Its Second Evercold Job?
Final Fantasy 14’s new Evercold trailer has players wondering about the second job. Is a Falconeer physical ranged class coming?
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 25, 2026 at 11:32
EU Fan Fest Items & Concert Tickets On Sale Now!
Celebrate FFXIV’s EU Fan Fest with new commemorative items on sale until August 11th! Grab your tickets to enjoy the concerts from home.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 21, 2026 at 01:25
FFXIV’s Berlin Fan Festival Schedule Is Out!
Big FFXIV news arrives on July 25th and 26th! Attend the keynote for Evercold news and the Live Letter for Beastmaster.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 11, 2026 at 01:11
Pre-Order FFXIV Nendoroids Y’shtola & G’raha Now!
The first FFXIV characters to have Nendoroids are Y’shtola and G’raha Tia. Pre-Order Y’shtola before July 14th and G’raha before August 5th!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 08, 2026 at 04:19
From Action to Tab Targetting — How Did You Start FFXIV?
Many top Japanese FFXIV players migrated over originally from PSO2, despite the vast gameplay changes. Here are the differences and we even got an exclusive interview!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jul 08, 2026 at 02:20
Developing FFXIV Big Fish Together With Ryuta Suyama
Dive into MrHappy’s interview with Ryuta Suyama on FFXIV’s legendary fish, spearfishing, and ocean fishing. Expect more fish on July 28th!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jun 30, 2026 at 22:29
These Changes Will Make You Think Twice Before Tanking in Evercold
Evercold’s new tank identities are dividing more than just its role. A few months later, it seems not everyone’s adopting this trend easily.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jun 30, 2026 at 01:46
Complete Dawntrail’s Art Book Collection With – Relics of Eternity –
Pre-order FFXIV’s second Dawntrail art book and receive an exclusive item code! Expected official release is December 15th, 2026.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jun 22, 2026 at 17:36
CHANGELOG
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09 Sep. 2026: Beastmaster Beast Summary
- Beast sizes clarified as visual only.
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09 Sep. 2026: Beastmaster Beast Summary
- Capture mechanics corrected, kinship abilities added, beast table rebuilt with levels and multiple sources per beast.
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09 Sep. 2026: Beastmaster DPS Rotation
- Level 50 finisher sequence corrected.
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09 Sep. 2026: Beastmaster DPS Rotation
- Gauge images added.
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09 Sep. 2026: Beastmaster DPS Rotation
- Full rotation guide written.