Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXXV (02/21/2025)

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



* Don't forget to select the 1080p option to watch the video in HD!

Patch 7.2 Preview Part 1

Patch 7.2: Seekers of Eternity



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We began the broadcast by revealing the title and artwork for Patch 7.2, which is scheduled to release in late March 2025.

The key illustration for Seekers of Eternity intentionally has a different artistic approach compared to previous patch artwork. Each of the virtual displays show tidbits of the main scenario and other aspects of Patch 7.2.

Starting with 7.2, the main scenario will begin leading up to the overarching theme of the upcoming story arc. We hope you'll look forward to seeing how the content relates to the color scheme and tone featured in the artwork.

As a side note, before 7.2, we will be releasing Patch 7.18 on Tuesday, February 25 to ease reward restrictions for both Normal and Savage versions of the Arcadion: Light-heavyweight Tier.

Regarding Third-Party Tools That Reference Internal Character IDs

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As we previously mentioned on the forums, we have confirmed the existence of third-party tools which can associate characters that belong to the same FFXIV service account by looking up a segment of their internal IDs. First and foremost, we would like to assure everyone that the internal ID segment referenced by these tools cannot expose any personal and payment information registered to your account.

In Patch 7.0, we updated blacklisting to apply to all characters tied to the blacklisted character's service account; a function that had been requested for a long time. However, with the blacklist's current specifications, third-party tools are capable of associating characters that belong to the same service account, which is very problematic. Although we cannot share the details of our countermeasures in detail, we are currently working to address this issue starting in Patch 7.2.

The fact that these kinds of third-party tools have been developed is disheartening. While the Development team will continue to defend against these occurrences, we would also like to remind our players to refrain from using third-party tools.

New Main Scenario Quests




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These four snippets from story cutscenes provide a sneak peek at the main scenario. In Patch 7.2's cutscenes, we placed a heavy emphasis on depicting facial expressions. You can also look forward to new story developments and characters as well!

New Allied Society Quests – Mamool Ja




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We took a look at screenshots from the new Mamool Ja allied society quests, which will be aimed at gatherers.

Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures



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With introductions out of the way in Patch 7.1, Inspector Hildibrand's new adventures are now underway! We chose some relatively mundane screenshots to avoid spoiling the fun, but you can be sure we're in for another crazy ride with Hildy!

New Cornservant Sidequest



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A new sidequest related to the Cornservant will be added. It's a short one but surely our Cornservant fans will be all ears nonetheless!

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New Allagan Tomestones



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We announced the name of the new Allagan tomestones. The Development team had been contemplating an appropriate timing to use the name "mathematics" and ultimately decided to have it coincide with the new story arc in Patch 7.2.

Duty Support



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In Patch 7.1, we began adding support for dungeons that are not visited during the main scenario. The Sunken Temple of Qarn has gained notoriety for terrorizing newer players with mechanics like Final Sting and Doom, some of which will be changed to work with Duty Support. If you're fond of the current version, you still have some time to pay a visit before the changes go live!

Duty Support will continue to receive gradual updates in future patches.

PvP Update




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We went over upcoming updates for PvP. Starting with Patch 7.2, previous Series rewards will be gradually be made available for exchange. Additionally, actions specific to large-scale PvP modes will be added.

The long-awaited the Borderland Ruins (Secure) game mode will finally return! The game mode received extensive changes to its map and rule set, and we showcased screenshots of some of the updated map.

The new rules will be featured in the next Letter LIVE. As a side note, during the broadcast we mentioned PvP action adjustments; not to worry, PvE actions will receive adjustments as well.

New Dungeon – The Underkeep





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We showed a number of screenshots from the upcoming dungeon. Since the lighting and other details are still being adjusted, the final version may end up looking a little different from what we see here.

New Raids – The Arcadion: Cruiserweight Tier (Normal/Savage)




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We previewed several intriguing screenshots from the upcoming Cruiserweight Tier raids. Who would've guessed that Brute Bomber had a soft spot for small cats? Perhaps we have more in common with him than chugging performance-enhancing concoctions during battle... The Lalafell is holding what appears to be a spray can, and we're especially eager to see how everyone's impressions of them may change after completing the raids.

We also got a glimpse of a boss arena prominently adorned with dance poses and... a disco ball? What is this, some kind of dance-off?

Just like the previous raid tier, the fights will feature cheeky commentary and a plethora of battle mechanics ranging from the typical ones to the wildly unorthodox.

New Trial – Recollection (Normal/Extreme)



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We don't want to spoil too much right now, but we hope these two screenshots will evoke your imagination of what this boss has in store!

New Unreal Trial – Hells' Kier (Unreal)



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The fiery Suzaku returns as our latest Unreal trial, tuned for level 100!

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Cosmic Exploration



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We shared an overview of Cosmic Exploration with screenshots.

In this new content, crafters and gatherers will be working together to explore the cosmos. It will be updated throughout the 7.x patches with a new star to discover in each major patch!




At first, these planets will be vacant areas with nothing more than rocks and strange vegetation.







But with everyone's contributions through missions and events, the star will gradually gain new structures and facilities.



For example, you'll eventually construct this hi-tech apparatus for zipping across great distances with ease!





There will also be an accompanying storyline to explain why our Warriors of Light have taken up interstellar pioneering. And of course, the stars are bound to have environs and rewards that we haven't seen before!

With Ishgardian Restoration, players had wanted a way to look back at the various stages of the Firmament's construction. For Cosmic Exploration, we're preparing a feature that lets you look back at its stages of progression after the fact.

We'll be back with more details about Cosmic Exploration (with gameplay!) in the next Letter LIVE.

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Occult Crescent



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Occult Crescent is our latest sequel to field operations such as Eureka and Bozja. Band together with fellow players to unlock the isle's mysteries!

Here are some screenshots of the areas, including some places that seem remarkably suitable as a basecamp...





Field operations are fraught with peril, and Occult Crescent will be no exception; take a look at some of the isle's dangerous inhabitants and successive encounters that unfold one after another!

In Occult Crescent, we wanted to provide a wide range of activities for everyone to enjoy, so we've included battles designed for smaller groups as well as large-scale encounters. We shared the following screenshots to show what kind of mechanics you can expect in these battles.

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Occult Crescent will also involve several unique game mechanics.




Knowledge Level will be the leveling system that will determine your battle effectiveness in Occult Crescent content.

"Phantom jobs" will be unique jobs that can be selected on top of your main job and will grant players new content-specific actions and traits. You'll be able to freely choose between different phantom jobs and supplement various aspects of your main job, such as its offensive or supportive capabilities.

Some of these phantom jobs will be appearing in FFXIV for the first time; during the broadcast, we introduced six iconic ones that you may recognize from other titles in the FINAL FANTASY series. But there's certainly more that weren't featured here, so we hope you'll look forward to what other phantom jobs there may be and what actions they'll be able to use!



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Weapon enhancement quests will start during the Patch 7.2x series. Based on the feedback we received, we redesigned the progression methods and incorporated elements reminiscent of the Atma step of the Zodiac weapons. We'll cover the weapon enhancement quests in more detail during the next Letter LIVE.