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Final Fantasy XIV Game's 3.1 Patch Trailer Streamed
posted on by Kyle Hallmark
Square Enix released the trailer for Final Fantasy XIV's 3.1 patch on the official Final Fantasy XIV YouTube channel on Sunday. The video showcases various features that will be included in the patch, officially titled "As Goes Light, So Goes Darkness," which will go live on November 10.
The video reveals a new endgame area called The Diadem, in which players will be able to take on exploratory missions. The trailer also shows the new mini-games in the Gold Saucer, including a real time strategy game called Lord of Verminion that will pit players' minions against each other. Additionally, the trailer offers previews of new dungeons (Saint Mocianne Aboretum and Pharos Sirius (Hard)), new beast tribe quests for the Vanu Vanu, new hairstyles (including an afro), a new Primal battle (The Minstrel's Ballad: Thordan's March), and a new 24-player raid (The Void Ark). Finally, the video features a look at new main scenario quests that will continue the Heavensward story line.
The Japanese video game news website 4Gamer has a full list in both Japanese and English of the details of the new patch.
Square Enix released Final Fantasy XIV Online for personal computers in September 2010. After criticism from fans, the company revealed an updated version of the game titled Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn that adds a new world and story. Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn launched on Windows PC and PS3 in August 2013, and then on PS4 in April 2014.
Square Enix released the first expansion for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, titled Heavensward, in June.
As of August 2015, the game has over 5 million subscribers.
