Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXI Digest (12/06/2020)

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We are pleased to present the full digest of the Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXI! If you missed the live stream, or if you just want to watch it again (and again), check it out below!



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Patch 5.4 Special Part 2

We covered some of the upcoming content that will be implemented in Patch 5.4, alongside some gameplay footage.

Futures Rewritten Trailer



We began the show by revealing the trailer for Patch 5.4, Futures Rewritten.
Patch 5.4 will be released on Tuesday, December 8. Since quite a lot of content will be added in this patch, the associated maintenance will last about 24 hours.

Upcoming Content and Features in Patch 5.4



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Eden’s Promise marks the conclusion of the Eden raid series. In addition to the mysteries surrounding Gaia finally being revealed, you might say the story of those who reside on the First is finalized in this final chapter. Please look forward to it!



During the broadcast, we also showcased new spells and equipment for blue mage, which you can see in the video!



Beginning with Patch 5.4, level sync can be enabled or disabled separately from the Undersized Party option. This change will allow you to undertake duties alone or with an undersized party while syncing to the level of the content. It may be helpful for blue mages looking to learn new spells as well!



Fish Eyes will be adjusted in a way that allows more players to participate in higher-difficulty fishing while maintaining the prestige of the most difficult fish. We appreciate the large amount of feedback we received regarding this topic.




The conditions for spectral currents have been adjusted, making them easier to encounter while ocean fishing.



Patch 5.45 will be the conclusion of the Skysteel tools updates.

In a recent interview, we were asked whether the upgraded Skysteel tools would display glowing effects while crafting. Although glowing effects are visible while crafting, the effects function differently when the tools are unsheathed, so we answered that it would be difficult to implement. After the interview, however, the Development team worked hard on it and were able to make the glowing effects visible when the tools are unsheathed as well!



We showed the equipment that can be exchanged for Allagan tomestones of revelation. These new designs have a dark and captivating look, which you can see in the video. We also tried out the new Bulk Advanced Materia Melding feature towards the end of the broadcast, so you can see the results of that as well.

Eden’s Promise



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We showed gameplay footage of the first duty, which is included in the video.

The first boss you’ll be facing is the Cloud of Darkness. Why are we fighting the Cloud of Darkness? Why is the FF VIII track “Don’t be Afraid” playing in the background? You’ll have to experience the story for yourself to find out!

Each duty in Eden’s Promise features new mechanics for you to enjoy. Additionally, the fourth boss was designed by Tetsuya Nomura, who also handled Gaia’s character design. We’ve seen all sorts of predictions as to what enemies you’ll be up against, but the fourth boss is something that no one has ever seen before!

As a note, the Savage duties will be quite difficult. While the first two battles are about the same as usual, the third one will be tougher than that of Eden’s Verse.

Job Adjustments



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Please refer to the 5.4 patch notes for further details regarding job adjustments.

Monk will receive major changes along with a revamp of Greased Lightning. Other jobs will receive value-related adjustments to bring them in line with other jobs within the same role.



Although monk was originally designed to increase damage output by maintaining Greased Lightning, we have recently been aiming to reduce the number of things which need to be maintained, including buffs. We also wanted to reduce the cumbersomeness of returning to maximum damage output after losing Greased Lightning during a battle cutscene, which led to this revamp. When making these adjustments, we were very careful to refrain from altering the feel of monk as much as possible.

We showcased these changes through gameplay footage.
(Please keep in mind that Yoshida’s main job isn’t monk. He’s just a “white belt” monk, so please be gentle.)