The future of Final Fantasy XIV Online is looking bright
While many have thought that Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker’s release last year meant that the content for the game could be coming to an end, it seems there are bigger plans in story, as over the weekend Square Enix committed to a 10 year road map of content release.
The recent Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast can be watched below, but it is a long one, so the basics can be found below the stream recording.
Beginning in the upcoming Patch 6.1, it was revealed the in-game Trust System, which currently allows players to tackle select main scenario dungeons with a party of NPC comrades, will be further expanded. This feature allows players to enjoy the story at their own pace, without needing to seek out a party of fellow players. Patch 6.1, which is currently set for release in April, will see the Trust System implemented for all the main scenario dungeons of A Realm Reborn™, with more to be added at a later date.
With the future looking good for the series, here is a rough outline of what each patch will include, though specifics are not confirmed for the later ones:
Patch 6.1 Series
New Main Scenario Questline – Patch 6.1 - 6.5
“Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures” – Patch 6.1 – 6.5
“Tataru’s Grand Endeavor” Sidequest Series – Patch 6.1 – 6.5
Myths of the Realm #1 (Alliance Raid)
Crystalline Conflict (New PvP)
Arkasodara Tribe Quests and Dailies
Dragonsong’s Reprise (New Ultimate Duty)
Ultima’s Bane (Unreal)
Trust Support for A Realm Reborn (Patch 2.0) Main Scenario Dungeons
New Calling Card-Style UI (Name TBD)
New Hairstyles for Hrothgar
Empyreum (Ishgard Housing)
Custom Deliveries: Ameliance
Plus New Trials and Other Assorted Updates…
Patch 6.2 Series
Trust Support for A Realm Reborn 2.X Main Scenario Dungeons
Trust Support for 2-3 Heavensward™ Main Scenario Dungeons
New Weapon Enhancements
New "Criterion" Dungeon with Variable Difficulty (for 1–4 Players)
"Island Sanctuary" Debuts
Plus Pandæmonium, Faux Hollows, Other Trials, and More…
Patch 6.3 Series
Trust system for Remaining Heavensward Main Scenario Dungeons
Deep Dungeon Series #3
Ultimate Duty #5
Island Sanctuary Updates
Plus Myths of the Realm, Faux Hollows, Other Trials, and More…
Patch 6.4 and Patch 6.5 Series
Trust system for Stormblood™ Main Scenario Dungeons
“Criterion” Dungeons #2 & #3
Additional Area for Island Sanctuary
Plus the Conclusion to Pandæmonium, Further Myths of the Realm, Faux Hollows, Other Trials, and More…
More Plans for Patches 6.4 and 6.5 are Being Made as we Speak!
That is just the start and even if those patches are six months apart, that is still only three years worth of content, so if you are just getting started in the game, there is lots more to come.
