Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XLV (07/24/2018)

[Bayohne]

Patch 4.4 Special Part I



0:20:31
Patch 4.4—Prelude in Violet is scheduled to debut in mid-September!



As has been the case so far, further Hildibrand adventures are scheduled to be added around Patch 4.45.



0:23:54
Since this is an even-numbered patch, we're adding two new dungeons. For those familiar with the lore, the Burn is a desolate wasteland, bled dry of every last drop of aether due to excessive primal summoning. The Garlean Empire saw the devastation of this land and declared primals a threat and ordered their eradication.




0:26:40
We're planning to increase the number of Role Action slots from 5 to 10.



0:32:38
The Logos system is a system where you can temporarily attain a different role. We'll go into further details in the next Letter from the Producer LIVE, but for now please enjoy the second installment of the Forbidden Land of Eureka: Pagos Expedition. With the third installment, players will be able to upgrade both weapons and armor.



0:36:43
Upon discovering a portal to the Lost Canals of Uznair, players will now be randomly sent off to either the dungeon that is currently available, where you select which door to open, or a new dungeon that introduces a new mechanic, which features a giant roulette on the ground.



0:37:53
Also, since this is an even-numbered patch, we'll have new recipes for crafted gear.



0:39:07
As part of the squadron updates, we're planning to make adjustments so that those who haven't had a chance to try out the content can catch up a bit easier.



0:40:38
Similar to the Role Playing online status icon, the new customization feature for housing estates allows users to assign icons to give an idea of what type of estate a player is running. This status will be displayed in the estate listing and on the signboards, so you can have things like "selling equipment," or "we're running a bar." Along with the implementation of the long-awaited mannequin indoor furnishing, and feature to sell items equipped to mannequins as a bundle, we're hoping players will use this opportunity to bring in more estate interaction among the players.



0:43:35
Within the Gold Saucer, we're adding a new platforming puzzle GATE where players will climb to the top of Ruins of Sil'dih to reach the goal. We're planning to add other scenic areas from various parts of Eorzea to this GATE, so we would like to hear what other areas you would like to see added in the future.



0:46:23
With the introduction of the anniversary ceremonies, players will be able to celebrate the Ceremony of Eternal Bonding once again.



We have removed the requirement to complete FATEs to unlock the Crystal Tower raid, and now it can be unlocked by simply completing the quest.

And finally, players will be able to save their configuration data to the server.

Aside from what was shown during this show, we have more to come in Patch 4.4, and these will be covered in the Patch 4.4 Special Part II.