Final Fantasy XIV Patch 5.4: Futures Rewritten to Launch Early-December 2020

The development schedule might have been thrown out of whack this year due to the development teams at Square Enix having to adapt to a new COVID normal, but they are now back on track with developing content for Final Fantasy XIV. Ending the year with a new wave of content, the game’s development team has confirmed the fourth major patch for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, Final Fantasy XIV Patch 5.4: Futures Rewritten, will launch on 8 December 2020 (JST).

Being an even numbered patch, one of the more significant additions to the patch is the next set of Eden normal and savage raids. Going on previous expansion packs alone, this will draw the Shadowbringers set of Savage raids to a conclusion. Other additions to be rolled out both immediately and over sub-patches include the customary new dungeons and trials, updates to the treasure map system, a new unreal trial based around The Navel and a long-awaited update to Blue Mages.

You can read an in-depth summary of Final Fantasy XIV Patch 5.4: Futures Rewritten’s major features by scrolling down. Some content included in this update requires players to have the latest expansion pack – Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers – installed.

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New Main Scenario Quests
With the fate of the First secured, the Scions make their long-awaited return to the Source. But in the new future they now look towards, will that which is written upon the pages of history be an anthem of hope…or a dirge of despair?

New Raid Dungeon: Eden’s Promise
The third chapter of this 8-player raid series continues the story of Ryne and her mysterious counterpart Gaia, who have succeeded in restoring balance to the elements of the Empty. Patch 5.4 brings new challenging battles—including a new boss designed by KINGDOM HEARTS director and FINAL FANTASY series veteran, Tetsuya Nomura—available in both normal and savage difficulties.

Chronicles of a New Era – The Sorrow of Werlyt Updates
Players can continue their attempt to thwart the Empire’s warmachina development project alongside Gaius after vanquishing the Sapphire Weapon. However, newly unearthed information alludes to another foe lurking in the shadows: The Emerald Weapon.

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New Trial: Castrum Marinum
With the existence of a warmachina code-named “Emerald” confirmed, it falls to Warriors of Light to spearhead a pre-emptive strike before this menace can be unleashed upon the world. Players can challenge Emerald Weapon in both normal and extreme difficulties.

New Dungeon: Matoya’s Relict
Players can explore the former workshop of the Archon Matoya alongside fellow adventurers, or a party of non-player characters using the Trust system.

New Unreal Trial: The Navel (Unreal)
The next powered-up version of Titan will be unleashed upon level 80 adventurers in Patch 5.4, providing a new challenge and a chance to earn unique prizes.

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New “Explorer Mode”
This new gameplay mode will allow players to take screenshots as they traverse Shadowbringers dungeons, without the danger of enemies. Players can also summon mounts and minions within dungeons using this mode to further enhance their screenshots.

Ocean Fishing Updates
Two new fishing routes in the Black Shroud and Dravania regions will be added alongside other updates.

Performance Action Update
Playable instruments have been expanded to include the violin.

Triple Triad Updates
The popular card game has received a variety of updates and improvements, including UI updates, eased deckbuilding rules for newcomers, and new tournaments. Additionally, players will now have the ability to create their own custom tournaments for up to 8 players, in which they can customize the game rules.

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Crafter and Gatherer Updates
Adjustments to certain crafter actions and a revamp of the collectable and aetherical reduction systems for gatherers, and more will arrive in Patch 5.4.

Ishgardian Restoration Update (Patch 5.41)
The fourth and final stage of the Restoration of the Holy See of Ishgard will commence, with players working together to help their World complete the restoration.

“Save the Queen” Update (Patch 5.45)
The next chapter of “Save the Queen” continues the story penned by renowned game designer Yasumi Matsuno (FINAL FANTASY Tactics, FINAL FANTASY XII). The update will also introduce Delubrum Reginae—new large-scale battle content with both a 24-player normal mode and high-difficulty 48-player savage mode for players to undertake.

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Resistance Weapon Updates (Patch 5.45)
Players who complete the Save the Queen questline in Patch 5.45 will be able to further upgrade their Resistance Weapons an additional two tiers. The second upgrade tier will also allow players to customize certain parameters on the weapon to match their playstyle.

Blue Mage Update (Patch 5.45)
The limited job will receive a number of new updates, including an increased level cap to 70, new blue magic to learn from enemies, new job-specific equipment, and additions to the Blue Mage Log.

Skysteel Tool Update (Patch 5.45)
Disciples of the Land and Hand can further upgrade their Skysteel Tools to aid in crafting and gathering.

Adjustments to PvE and PvP actions, the addition of quick matches to Doman Mahjong, a new treasure hunt dungeon, new UI skins, and more.

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