Patch 5.25 Release Date

just how much longer are we waiting for this, we're nearly 1 and a half months since the release of 5.2, and there's been nothing. I really though we'd have heard more by now but they've been silent about this since 5.2 released. This was my most anticpated content mentioned in the live letter and it's annoying it's the only content that has yet to be released.

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Originally Posted by Listrella

just how much longer are we waiting for this, we're nearly 1 and a half months since the release of 5.2, and there's been nothing. I really though we'd have heard more by now but they've been silent about this since 5.2 released. This was my most anticpated content mentioned in the live letter and it's annoying it's the only content that has yet to be released.

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Yeah, I feel the same way honestly. I have a feeling though that recent events might have slowed the development process a bit. As frustrating as that would be I would understand. But all we've heard is...well, nothing, so I can only speculate. I was pretty motivated to play this week thinking that we would be getting the next patch this coming reset. After seeing nothing for days I haven't even bothered to log in. So...I guess I'll just keep playing other games. Thankfully PSO2 has been pretty fun even though I haven't had much time to play it. Other than that I've just been shiny hunting in Pokémon Shield. lol I guess on the plus side I have had other ways to occupy myself, but I just want my relic weapon grind dangit!

I'm going to guess mid-April personally.

That said what do you think the new relic will be? I imagine it'll be a more animated/flashy version of the weathered stuff we got but will it be just the one upgrade or will we get more? I wasn't around for other relics as I played at the beginning (quit when the Extreme Primal weapon was introduced, I'm BLM so it was the Elder Rod, that generation) and only came back just before Shadowbringers, so I'm not sure how these usually play out. I do remember getting the relic and then being able to upgrade it to the Zenith really easily, so will it be like that?

I'm super curious, I just hope it's not a godless slog like doing the books or grinding sand or whatever else.

Probably a week or two AFTER you can buy the tomestone weapon. Otherwise the higher price would've been pointless

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Originally Posted by Boa-Noah

I'm going to guess mid-April personally.

That said what do you think the new relic will be? I imagine it'll be a more animated/flashy version of the weathered stuff we got but will it be just the one upgrade or will we get more? I wasn't around for other relics as I played at the beginning (quit when the Extreme Primal weapon was introduced, I'm BLM so it was the Elder Rod, that generation) and only came back just before Shadowbringers, so I'm not sure how these usually play out. I do remember getting the relic and then being able to upgrade it to the Zenith really easily, so will it be like that?

I'm super curious, I just hope it's not a godless slog like doing the books or grinding sand or whatever else.

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I just hope the GNB weapons are more like Squall's gunblades. There's a perfect upgrade route already baked into FFVIII. Hilt > Blade > Hilt > Blade, etc.
And if the final tier doesn't have a glowing blue blade and a silver wing on the hilt I'm gonna be very disappointed. XD

It is too long by now, it should be among the first things, not the very last, together with the next mogtome even lol
And im pretty sure its long been done and they sit on 5.3-5.4, its just wasting our time, lettin us burn through every content as we basically have no choice >_>

FWIW, this was posted on the FFXI forums in regards to their monthly update:

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The novel coronavirus has become an issue worldwide, with telecommuting and other measures currently in place at SQUARE ENIX. However, development machines are only available at the office, and security concerns place an additional restriction on the type of work we are able to do from home.

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Some things got pushed back to a later date. Not sure if FFXIV is in the same boat since they have more resources than FFXI.

Again, im sure the patch is already done, or very far as they develeop ahead quite some part.

I'm a little worried about the timing. The Resident Evil 3 remake is out on April 3rd and the Final Fantasy 7 remake is out on April 10th. Both of which I have already pre-ordered and intend to play immediately. I'm hoping the patch goes live this coming week.

I personally thought it would be out this Tuesday when it was announced it was otw as this is the first week you can obtain the tome weapon. I understand if the corona virus affected any patch after this, but wasn't this done already? There were parts of it in the 5.2 trailer and I figured it was done but "staggered" so people have a reason to come back. Hopefully soon.