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Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV is in a late-Dawntrail transition period: Patch 7.56 arrives September 8, 2026 with the Beastmaster limited job and the conclusion of the main story, leading into the expansion The Silver Wanderer in January 2027. Square Enix has also ended service plans for Final Fantasy XIV Mobile in mainland China on September 30, 2026 and canceled the global version.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 2h ago

Most recent coverage around Final Fantasy XIV is tied to Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo, running October 31 to November 1, 2026. Square Enix announced the stage lineup, with producer and director Naoki Yoshida giving the day-one keynote and expected to bring news on the expansion. The Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 Japan final and a piano concert with Keiko and guest Amanda Achen are also on day one, while day two adds a BGM production panel with Takafumi Imamura, Daiki Ishikawa and Masayoshi Soken, the Glamour Collection, and Naoki's Room. THE PRIMALS close the event. The keynote and THE PRIMALS concert get live viewings at Aeon Cinema locations.

Competitive and hardware activity sits alongside that. Sixteen teams advance through qualifiers held August 22, 23, 29 and 30 to reach the finals at Fan Festival, where the champion takes 3 million yen. Thirdwave's GALLERIA brand is selling a limited PC lineup through November 30, priced from 335,980 yen to 564,980 yen, with four exclusive wallpapers pre-installed.

The game itself is between expansions. Patch 7.56, called The Road to the Horizon Part 2, arrives September 8 and concludes the main story leading into The Silver Wanderer, while adding the Beastmaster limited job and its Toujuuren battle content. Patch 7.55 had already closed the Phantom Weapon chain and the Hildibrand Gold Chapter on July 28. The switch to new hardware came on August 4, when the Nintendo Switch 2 version launched with a free service period of about one month and a discounted Complete Pack.

The mobile version did not continue. Square Enix and Tencent said Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will end service in mainland China on September 30, 2026, and canceled the planned global version.

Key facts

Fan Festival 2026 Tokyo dates
October 31 to November 1, 2026, with Naoki Yoshida's day-one keynote expected to include news on the expansion ↗
Crossover event rerun
The Man in Black (A Nocturne for Heroes) reruns from around 17:00 on September 24 to around 23:59 on October 13, with the four-person Regalia mount among rewards ↗
Patch 7.56
The Road to the Horizon Part 2 arrives September 8, concludes the main story leading into The Silver Wanderer, and adds the Beastmaster limited job and Toujuuren content ↗
The Rising 2026
Annual event runs from around August 27, 16:00 to around September 10, 23:59, marking the 13th anniversary of A Realm Reborn's launch ↗
Crystal Conflict Region Championship 2026 Japan
Qualifying rounds on August 22, 23, 29 and 30, streamed on YouTube, with 16 teams competing for a finals spot at Fan Festival and a 3 million yen prize ↗
Switch 2 launch
Service began August 4, 2026 around 7:00 PM JST, with the usage fee free for about one month and a half-price fee for existing players with remaining playable days ↗
Patch 7.55
Implemented July 28 with the Northern Expedition area for Mirage Island Crescent Isle, the final Phantom Weapon enhancement stage, and a Hildibrand Gold Chapter sequel ↗
Mobile shutdown
Final Fantasy XIV Mobile ends service in mainland China on September 30, 2026; new registrations and purchases were suspended and the global version was canceled ↗
GALLERIA tournament PCs
Three commemorative models on sale from July 10 to November 30, 2026, priced from 335,980 yen to 564,980 yen with four exclusive wallpapers pre-installed ↗
Hikari no Nouryousai 2026
Held August 1 and 2 at Shibuya Sakura Stage, including a Switch 2 release broadcast with Shoichi Matsuzawa, Yosuke Hayashi and Kazuyoshi Mochizuki ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
VTuber Kuzuha will appear at FF14 Fan Festival 2026 on Day 2 as a guest on Naoki's Room (FF14 Fan Festival 2026) · 2026-10-19
Announced
expansion The White Silver Wanderer news expected at keynote (Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo) · 2026-10-05
Announced
Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XV crossover event "The Man in Black" (A Nocturne for Heroes) will rerun from around 17:00 on September 24 to around 23:59 on October 13 · 2026-09-17
Announced
capsule collection and art show · 2026-09-02
Announced
annual The Rising event from around August 27, 16:00 to around September 10, 23:59 · 2026-08-20
Announced
new tank job Bastion · 2026-08-04
Release
live_action · October 31 and November 1 · Makuhari Messe · 2026-10-19
Release
game · 2026-10-19 through 2026-11-30 · Japan · 2026-10-19
Release
game · August 4, 2026 · 2026-08-04
Release
game · June 2025 · China · 2026-07-18
Release
manga · 2026-10-16 · 2026-08-13
Release
game · 2026-08-10 · Nintendo Switch 2 · 2026-08-10
Release
game · 2026-08-04 · Nintendo Switch 2 · 2026-08-07
Release
game · January 2027 · global · 2026-08-04
Noted
The event is billed as the largest FF14 Fan Festival yet. · 2026-10-19
Noted
Fan festival events include the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 Japan final, a rapid-fire Q&A, and a paid-stream piano concert with Keiko and guest Amanda Achen. · 2026-10-05
Noted
Day two adds a development panel on BGM production, a LIVE Q&A, the Glamour Collection fashion show, and Naoki's Room. · 2026-10-05
Noted
Most programs outside the music stages stream free; live viewings of the keynote and THE PRIMALS concert go to Aeon Cinema locations. · 2026-10-05
Noted
The Regalia returns to FF14 roughly two and a half years after the 2024 run, putting a four-person flying and diving mount back in reach of players who missed the last window. · 2026-09-17
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has two new food items · 2026-08-14
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Final Fantasy XIV is featured in a commemorative PC lineup · 2026-08-10
Noted
Two craft beers inspired by the series are available at EXBAR TOKYO plus AKIHABARA. · 2026-08-06
Noted
The series has a goods shop in Akihabara offering about 370 types of goods. · 2026-08-06
Noted
The series has a 160 cm illuminated Aetheryte monument at the storefront. · 2026-08-06
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The series has a medal tapper with medals themed after Ul'dah, Gridania, and Limsa Lominsa. · 2026-08-06
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The series has a promotion where purchases of 3,000 yen or more earn an original illustration postcard. · 2026-08-06
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Service usage fee is free for approximately one month from launch. · 2026-08-04
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Players with remaining playable days on another platform get half-price service fee. · 2026-08-04
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Game can be played without Nintendo Switch Online subscription, but requires Nintendo and Square Enix accounts. · 2026-08-04
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Free trial version available on Nintendo Store up to level 80 covering A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers. · 2026-08-04
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Character data from trial carries over to full version. · 2026-08-04
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Complete Pack is 30% off until August 12 at 23:59, from 6,380 yen to 4,466 yen. · 2026-08-04
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Collector's Edition discounted to 10,472 yen from 14,960 yen. · 2026-08-04
Noted
This year marks the 13th anniversary of A Realm Reborn's launch. · 2026-08-20
Noted
Rewards include the Mammet U'khramat minion, three Orchestrion Rolls arranged by Nobuo Uematsu, and furniture. · 2026-08-20
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The quest starts from the Wandering Minstrel in Limsa Lominsa. · 2026-08-20
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The Rising returns for the 13th time with a rare set of Uematsu-composed Orchestrion Rolls, including the iconic To Zanarkand · 2026-08-20
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Frame rates approach 60fps in simple scenes but drop to 40-50fps in crowded areas, with an option to force a fixed 30fps. · 2026-08-10
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Touch screen and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls were highly praised for improving access to cumbersome gamepad functions. · 2026-08-10
Licensed by
Square Enix e-STORE (Japan) · 2026-08-13

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Claim activity

When a claim about Final Fantasy XIV was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.

  • Confirmed Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XV crossover event "The Man in Black" (A Nocturne for Heroes) will rerun from around 17:00 on September 24 to around 23:59 on October 13 Sep 20 · source
  • Confirmed game June 2025 China Sep 12 · source
  • Confirmed Evangelion collaboration alliance raid Ghosts of Desire Sep 5 · source
  • Confirmed game August 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Sep 5 · source
  • Confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 version launch date and details Sep 5 · source

All coverage

2h ago

Kuzuha Joins FF14 Fan Festival 2026 Day 2 Naoki's Room Guest List

Square Enix's official Final Fantasy XIV account announced on October 19 that VTuber Kuzuha will appear at FF14 Fan Festival 2026, set for October 31 and November 1 at Makuhari Messe. Kuzuha is one of the guests on Naoki's Room, the Day 2 stage hosted by producer Naoki Yoshida and Toshio Murouchi. The posted guest list for Naoki's Room also includes k4sen, SHAKA, Karubi Akami, Clutch_Fi, Nekomugi Tororo, Obo, Uruka, Tonakaito, Sasatikk and Tatsuomi Hamada. The announcement said scheduling had been worked out, leaving the impression the booking was settled late. The event is billed as the largest FF14 Fan Festival yet, run with AEON Mall Makuhari New City and Toyosuna Park, and the venue program covers activities, food menus, a piano concert and a special live performance alongside the guest stages.

7h ago

GALLERIA Bundles FFXIV Tournament PC with Logitech G Peripherals

Thirdwave announced on October 19, 2026 that its GALLERIA brand will sell a set model combining the Final Fantasy XIV tournament commemorative PC with Logitech G peripherals, available from the same day through November 30. Prices start at 375,968 yen including tax. The PC on its own has been on sale since July 2026. The bundle adds a Logitech G502 X PLUS mouse, G515 RAPID TKL keyboard, and G522 headset, and comes in black or white configurations. Three PC builds are offered. The tournament-adopted model uses an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU with 32GB of memory and 1TB of storage, priced at 540,968 yen. The cheapest build uses an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB of memory and 1TB of storage. The PC commemorates the Crystal Conflict Regional Championship 2026 Japan tournament, and the bundle will build the play environment for the finals at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo on October 31.

8h ago

Square Enix Warns of Unauthorized FFXIV and Dragon Quest X Logins

Square Enix posted a notice titled "[Important] Notice Regarding Unauthorized Access and Account Management" on the Final Fantasy XIV Players' Site and The Lodestone on October 19, and later posted a matching notice on the Dragon Quest X official site. The company says it has confirmed logins to Square Enix Accounts using email addresses, account IDs and passwords believed to have leaked from other companies' online services, and that the reused combinations are being tried as-is. Accounts that reuse the same credentials as another service are at higher risk, and Square Enix adds that easily guessed passwords such as repeated characters, repeated numbers or a date of birth carry the same danger. The company asks affected users to change passwords immediately, and it recommends one-time passwords in addition to an ID and password. Accounts believed to have been compromised have already been restricted from logging in, with instructions on lifting the restriction sent to the registered email address, and Square Enix says a reset of all Square Enix Account passwords is possible if the unauthorized access keeps increasing.

Oct 5

Square Enix Reveals Stage Schedule for Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo

Square Enix announced the stage lineup for Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo, the Final Fantasy XIV fan event running October 31 to November 1, 2026. Producer and director Naoki Yoshida gives the keynote on day one and is expected to bring news on the expansion The White Silver Wanderer. Day one also includes the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 Japan final, a rapid-fire Q&A, and a paid-stream piano concert with Keiko and guest Amanda Achen. Day two adds a development panel on BGM production with Takafumi Imamura, Daiki Ishikawa and Masayoshi Soken, a LIVE Q&A, the Glamour Collection fashion show, and Naoki's Room with guests including Tatsuomi Hamada, k4sen, SHAKA and Karubi Akami. THE PRIMALS close the event with a paid special live. Most programs outside the music stages stream free, and live viewings of the keynote and THE PRIMALS concert go to Aeon Cinema locations.

Oct 5

Fourth Boundary and FFXIV Team Up for Edda's Bag ARG at Fan Festival

Fourth Boundary announced on October 5 that it will run "Edda's Bag," a collaboration ARG with Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIV, as an advance implementation at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in TOKYO. The event runs October 31 to November 1 at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1-7. Participants receive a real "Edda's Bag" and walk the venue while accepting quests on their smartphones, an experience that carries FFXIV into the physical world. The work mixes elements of Fourth Boundary's Hito Series, such as Hito no Saifu, with tour-style content. Fourth Boundary warns that danger may befall players themselves and their characters, and that the piece contains horror elements on the level of the FFXIV dungeon The Tam-Tara Deepcroft (Hard) and related quests. To take part, attendees need a Fan Festival two-day pass plus a separately sold Edda's Bag experience ticket. Regular tickets cost 4,400 yen and PT tickets cost 11,000 yen, both tax included.

Sep 17

FF14 And FF15 Crossover Event Returns September 24 With Regalia Mount

Square Enix announced on September 17 that the Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XV crossover event "The Man in Black" (A Nocturne for Heroes) will rerun from around 17:00 on September 24 to around 23:59 on October 13. Noctis appears in Eorzea, with battles against magitek soldiers, magitek armor, and Garuda. Rewards include Noctis's armor, hairstyle, and the four-person Regalia mount.

Sep 3

FFXIV Dawntrail Patch 7.56 Adds Beastmaster Job on September 8

Square Enix will implement patch 7.56 "The Road to the Horizon Part 2" for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail on September 8. The update concludes the main story leading into The Silver Wanderer, introduces the new limited job Beastmaster, and adds the Beastmaster-exclusive battle content Toujuuren.

Sep 2

Diesel and FFXIV Reveal Full Capsule Collection and Art Show

Diesel Japan revealed the full scope of its FFXIV collaboration on September 1. The capsule collection covers T-shirts, hoodies, denim, jewelry, and iPhone cases priced from 11,100 to 132,000 yen. Sales start September 16 at a pop-up in Isetan Shinjuku, then October 2 at the Diesel online store and DIESEL SHIBUYA. A 30-set Scions of the Dawn Complete Box goes to lottery September 9 to 13. Kosuke Kawamura's art exhibition runs October 2 to November 8.

Aug 20

FFXIV The Rising Event Set for August 27 With Orchestrion Rolls

Final Fantasy XIV will hold its annual The Rising event from around August 27, 16:00 to around September 10, 23:59. This year marks the 13th anniversary of A Realm Reborn's launch. Rewards include the Mammet U'khramat minion, three Orchestrion Rolls arranged by Nobuo Uematsu, and furniture. The quest starts from the Wandering Minstrel in Limsa Lominsa.

Aug 14

FF14 Fat Chocobo Curry and Energy Drink GG Gummies Open for Preorder

Square Enix e-STORE began accepting reservations on August 13 for two new Final Fantasy XIV food items: Fat Chocobo Curry, a mild retort curry priced at 1,080 yen, and Gummies Energy Drink GG, canned gummies shaped like Giant Beavers with an energy drink flavor, priced at 1,900 yen. Both ship October 16, 2026.

Aug 14

FFXIV Crystal Conflict Region Championship 2026 Japan Qualifiers Set for August 22-30

Square Enix announced the official PvP tournament Crystal Conflict Region Championship 2026 Japan Powered by Logicool G will hold its qualifying rounds on August 22, 23, 29, and 30, with all matches streamed live on YouTube. Sixteen teams that advanced through preliminary blocks will compete, with winners moving to the finals at Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo in October for a 3 million yen prize.

Aug 13

Final Fantasy XIV Sightseeing Guide Book Arrives October 16

Square Enix will release a sightseeing guidebook for Final Fantasy XIV on October 16, 2026, priced at 1,980 yen including tax. Titled 'Final Fantasy XIV Eorzea Sightseeing Guide: La Noscea / The Black Shroud / Thanalan / Mor Dhona,' the book covers the game's setting of Eorzea across four regions. It introduces basic knowledge for sightseeing in each area, such as the sea, forest, and desert, along with recommended activities and local cuisine. The guide also includes themed tour proposals, including ruins, ghost tours, and scenic spot tours. A special feature titled 'Play to Your Heart's Content! The Complete Gold Saucer Guide' is included. Reservations are now being accepted at the Square Enix e-STORE. The book is part of a broader release of Final Fantasy XIV merchandise on the same date, including five apparel items from the Lit Bāff Apt. brand, such as kung-fu track jackets inspired by Doman mahjong and a Sugar Riot sweatshirt.

Aug 11

Square Enix Game Sales Jump to 7.38 Million Units, Downloads Near 90%

Square Enix reported first-quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2027, with net sales up 32.3% to 78.4 billion yen and operating income up 88.6% to 17 billion yen. HD game sales nearly doubled to 17.7 billion yen, and total game software units rose from 4.01 million to 7.38 million, with downloads accounting for about 90%.

Aug 10

GALLERIA Sells FF14 Tournament Commemorative PCs With Exclusive Wallpapers

Thirdwave's GALLERIA brand is selling a limited-time Final Fantasy XIV recommended PC lineup, the Crystal Conflict Regional Championship 2026 Japan Tournament Commemorative Model, until November 30. Three models range from 335,980 yen to 564,980 yen, featuring Ryzen 7 and Core Ultra CPUs with GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs. Each PC includes four exclusive wallpapers pre-installed, one of which is pre-set for immediate use.

Aug 7

FFXIV Switch 2 Version Launches, Tottori Sand Dunes Field Test

Square Enix released Final Fantasy XIV for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4. The launch includes three package tiers and a free trial covering most of four expansions. GAME Watch took the game to Tottori Sand Dunes to test it in a real desert setting, covering setup, account linking, and cloud-based UI transfer.

Aug 6

FF14 Inspired Craft Beers Launch at EXBAR Tokyo Plus Akihabara

Two new craft beers inspired by Final Fantasy XIV are now available at EXBAR TOKYO plus AKIHABARA, a bar located in the free passage connecting the east and west sides of Akihabara Station, a one-minute walk from the ticket gates. The Fruit Ale "Guiding Light" features a vivid blue color inspired by the Mothercrystal, with a pear aroma and low bitterness. The White Ale "Healer of the Forest" evokes the Black Shroud of Gridania and its clear streams, with a mellow wheat flavor and slightly more bitterness. Both are served through the "Shall We Tap?" beer server, developed by Taito, which lets patrons check characteristics like aroma and sweetness on a touch panel. Prepaid cards can be charged from 1,000 yen, and pour amounts are adjustable. The attached goods store, FINAL FANTASY XIV GOODS SHOP AKIHABARA, offers about 370 types of goods, including plushies, keychains, soundtracks, DVDs, and books, in a space designed to evoke the Gridania market. Since July 31, a 160 cm illuminated Aetheryte monument has greeted visitors at the storefront. A medal tapper lets customers engrave up to 32 characters on medals themed after Ul'dah, Gridania, and Limsa Lominsa. Purchases of 3,000 yen or more earn an original illustration postcard, limited to one per person per day while supplies last.

Aug 6

FFXIV Patch 7.56 Adds FFVII Remake Gold Saucer and Keybound Brawler

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.56, arriving October 28, adds the Gold Saucer from Final Fantasy VII Remake and introduces Keybound Brawler, a four-player typing mini-game set in the FFVII world. Rewards include Barret and Tifa costumes, with Barret's gatling gun as a fashion accessory. Naoki Hamaguchi appeared as a guest at the Berlin Fan Festival keynote.

Aug 6

FFXIV Dawntrail Evangelion Raid Ghost of Desire Adds Mahiro Maeda

Square Enix announced at FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin that Mahiro Maeda will join the collaboration alliance raid Ghost of Desire, planned for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. Maeda, an animator affiliated with Khara, will handle numerous designs for the Neon Genesis Evangelion crossover.

Aug 4

Final Fantasy XIV Switch 2 Version Launches With Free Month, Discounted Complete Pack

Square Enix began service for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy XIV on August 4, 2026, starting around 7:00 PM JST. To stabilize servers, the service usage fee is free for approximately one month from launch. After that, the 30-day free period included with the product begins, followed by standard service fees. Players who already play on other platforms must pay a separate service fee for the Switch 2 version, but if they have remaining playable days on another platform, the fee is half price. The game can be played without a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, but a Nintendo account and a Square Enix account are required. A free trial version is also available on the Nintendo Store, letting players experience content up to level 80, covering A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers. Character data from the trial carries over to the full version. To celebrate the launch, the Complete Pack is 30% off until August 12 at 23:59, dropping from 6,380 yen to 4,466 yen. The Collector's Edition is also discounted to 10,472 yen from 14,960 yen.

Aug 4

FFXIV Berlin Fan Festival Reveals Bastion Job, FFVII REMAKE Raid

Square Enix held the FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin on July 25 and 26, where the keynote speech delivered a wave of new information for the MMORPG. The new tank job Bastion was unveiled, a main tank that fights with a weapon called Magakou, which combines a shield, melee weapon, and ranged weapon on both arms. Bastion will be implemented in the latest expansion Hakkin no Wanderer, scheduled for release in January 2027. The keynote also announced a new 8-person raid collaboration with the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE series, titled BEYOND THE LIFESTREAM, with scenario by Motomu Toriyama, supervision by Kazushige Nojima, and design supervision by Tetsuya Nomura. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of FFXIV will release on August 4, with free service for about one month after release. Other details included a new battle difficulty between Normal and Savage, a rebuilt buddy chocobo system, and the Character Action Skins system. The Evangelion collaboration alliance raid Ghosts of Desire will feature Mahiro Maeda as a special guest artist and designer.

Aug 4

This Week in Games: FFXIV Evercold Details, Xenoblade 2 Update, and More

This week's gaming roundup covers a wide range of announcements and updates. Final Fantasy XIV's Evercold expansion received new details from the EU Fanfest in Belgium, including two crossover raids with Neon Genesis Evangelion and Final Fantasy VII, a new ranged tank class called the Bastion, and a non-linear story structure with automatic enemy scaling. The expansion is slated for January 2027. Meanwhile, Monolith Soft released an update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on Switch 2, adding 60 FPS and 4K resolution in handheld mode, a new Merc Assault mode, new outfits for Pyra and Mythra, and a new Blade from Xenosaga, M.O.M.O., whose inclusion has sparked speculation about Nintendo acquiring the Xenosaga rights. Other stories include Cyber Connect 2's mobile port of Fuga: Melodies of Steel, a first look at Chronoscript: The Endless End, and several smaller releases and announcements.

Aug 4

This Week's New Game Releases: Beast of Reincarnation, MARVEL Tōkon, and More

The week of August 3 to 9, 2026 brings a dense slate of new game releases across Japan and North America, headlined by two major titles. Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation launches on August 4 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The completely new 3D action RPG is set in Japan in the year 4026, following Emma, a girl shunned as impure, and her partner, the rotting dog Kuu, on a journey to uncover the mystery of the world's collapse. It features a one person and one beast battle system combining Emma's real-time sword action with command instructions given to Kuu. MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls arrives on August 7 for PC and PlayStation 5 at 7,980 yen. The 4-on-4 tag-team fighting game has teams of one main fighter and three supports, with HP shared among the four. A simple input method allows anyone to pull off combos. Final Fantasy XIV also appears on Nintendo Switch 2 this week, alongside Lies of P: Complete Edition and Cotton Rock with You.

Jul 27

Final Fantasy XIV Craft Beers Launch at Akihabara Bar on July 31

TAITO announced on July 27 that two original craft beers inspired by the world of Final Fantasy XIV will be available at the craft beer and game bar EXBAR TOKYO plus AKIHABARA starting July 31. The two varieties are a fruit ale called Guiding Light, themed after the Mothercrystal, and a white ale called Healer of the Forest, themed after the forest city of Gridania. Alongside the beer launch, an Aetheryte monument approximately 160 cm tall will be installed at the adjacent FINAL FANTASY XIV GOODS SHOP AKIHABARA. The monument reproduces the teleportation device players use to travel between regions in the game. To commemorate the release, TAITO will sell acrylic keychains featuring Alpha and a Moogle holding beer mugs. Customers who purchase Final Fantasy XIV merchandise totaling 3,000 yen or more will receive a postcard, while supplies last. An original commemorative stamp with Alpha and Moogle will also be available at the store. EXBAR TOKYO plus AKIHABARA is located in the Akihabara East-West Free Passage and is open daily from 10:00 to 23:00.

Jul 26

Final Fantasy XIV Nintendo Switch 2 Version Launches August 4 With Free Month

Square Enix announced during the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin on July 25 that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the MMORPG will launch on August 4, 2026. Pre-orders began on the same day via the My Nintendo Store. As a stabilization period, service fees will be waived for approximately one month after launch. A free trial is also scheduled to begin at the same time. Existing players on other platforms will receive a 50% discount on service fees for the Switch 2 version. A Nintendo Switch Online subscription is not required to play. Various packages are available, including a Complete Pack at 30% off (4,466 yen) until August 12. The announcement was part of a broader keynote that also revealed details for the upcoming expansion Final Fantasy XIV: Silver Wanderer, scheduled for January 2027, including a new setting, two new jobs (with the tank role Bastion confirmed), and an eight-player raid series crossing over with Final Fantasy VII Remake.

Jul 25

Final Fantasy XIV: Silver Wanderer Reveals New Job Bastion and Systems at Berlin Fan Fest

Square Enix held the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin on July 25, unveiling a wave of new details for the upcoming expansion pack Silver Wanderer, scheduled for release in January 2027. The keynote, led by producer and director Naoki Yoshida, introduced the new tank job Bastion, which wields a weapon called Magic Armor that functions as both a shield and a cannon, capable of switching between melee and ranged attacks. Bastion is an ancient martial art inherited by the royal family ruling Elsrend Island and starts at level 90, with its job quest beginning in Limsa Lominsa. The expansion is set in the Fourth World, an ice-bound realm where humanity lives on five giant airships called Continent Ships. Walkthrough videos showcased two of these ships: the Water Continent Ship Naglfar and the Fire Continent Ship Flinghorni. A new main quest system allows players to tackle branching areas in any order, with a Balance Adjust system automatically scaling monster levels in dungeons and FATEs to accommodate level differences. The main quest Part 2 arrives as Patch 7.56 on September 8, leading into the expansion. Post-launch, Patch 8.0 will introduce customizable teleport and job action animations, with further customization and expanded race-specific options like nose darkness for Lalafell and Viera and horn changes for Au Ra arriving in Patch 8.1.

Jul 18

Final Fantasy XIV Mobile to End Service in China, Global Version Canceled

Square Enix and Tencent announced that Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will end service in mainland China on September 30, 2026. New user registrations and in-game purchases were suspended immediately. The companies also apologized for canceling the planned global version, citing business adjustments and market changes. The mobile game launched in China in June 2025 and was developed by Lightspeed Studios.

Jul 17

Final Fantasy XIV Mobile China Shutdown Leaves Global Plans Unclear

Square Enix and Tencent announced on July 17 that the Chinese version of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will end service on September 30, about a year after its launch. The license agreement between the two companies is being terminated, and the planned global expansion is now uncertain.

Jul 16

FFXIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.55 Delivers Final Phantom Weapon Stage and Hildibrand Conclusion

Square Enix will implement Patch 7.55 for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail on July 28. The update adds the Northern Expedition area for Mirage Island Crescent Isle, the final stage of the Phantom Weapon enhancement, a sequel to the Hildibrand Gold Chapter, and an Allied Tribe Extra Story. The patch wraps up several side storylines from the expansion.

Jul 15

Final Fantasy XIV Hikari no Nouryousai 2026 Set for Aug 1-2

Square Enix announced on July 15, 2026, that the Final Fantasy XIV Hikari no Nouryousai 2026 in Shibuya Sakura Stage will be held on August 1 and 2. The event at the Shibuya Sakura Stage complex in Tokyo includes a traveling Eorzea Cafe offering takeout-only menu items, with laminated cards given as a novelty to early customers. A Final Fantasy XIV Pop-Up Shop will sell collaboration products from various brands and creators, previously available at a pop-up inside JR Kyoto Station in March. Customers who spend 3,000 yen or more at the shop receive an original clear card. On August 1, a public live broadcast commemorating the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy XIV will take place. Participants include production manager Shoichi Matsuzawa, lead item designer Yosuke Hayashi, and community manager Kazuyoshi Mochizuki. The broadcast will feature product information and live gameplay on actual hardware. Additional activities include the cooperative game Ancient Allagan Control Panel, the Dance with Dancing Green beta test, and the real puzzle game Bridge Between Two Worlds encore. The official goods shop Square Enix Garden on the 3rd floor will sell new FFXIV merchandise in advance, and Square Enix Capsule Garden will offer new capsule toys. Participating restaurants in Shibuya Sakura Stage will distribute special stickers during the event period.

Jul 10

GALLERIA Releases Commemorative PCs for FFXIV Crystal Conflict Championship

Thirdwave's GALLERIA brand announced three limited-edition gaming PCs for the Final Fantasy XIV Crystal Conflict Region Championship 2026 Japan tournament. The commemorative models, on sale from July 10 to November 30, 2026, have the same specifications as GALLERIA's recommended FFXIV PCs and come with four pre-installed original wallpapers. Prices range from 335,980 yen to 564,980 yen.

Jul 2

Square Enix Manga & Books Reveals 8 Manga, 2 Final Fantasy Book Releases

Square Enix Manga & Books announced eight new manga licenses and two Final Fantasy books during its Anime Expo panel on Thursday. The manga slate includes titles like Not Quite Love, My Classmate James, Inuta: My Canine Classmate, Daughter of the Dragon God, and Supervillain Boy, with releases starting January 2027.

Jun 19

Final Fantasy XIV Art Book Covers Dawntrail Patches 7.1-7.5, Releases December 15

Square Enix announced the official art book "FINAL FANTASY XIV: DAWNTRAIL | The Art of Succession - Relics of Eternity -" will release on December 15 for 3,630 yen. The 304-page A4 book compiles roughly 1,000 pieces of artwork from patches 7.1 through 7.5, including character art, dungeon and trial settings, and designs for equipment, minions, and mounts. A purchase bonus grants the in-game minion "Sweet Cat."

Jun 4

Good Smile Fest 2026 Reveals Nendoroid Lineup Including K-On!, Fate, and Yu-Gi-Oh!

Good Smile Company streamed its 'Nendoroid FUNS Good Smile Fest 2026' on June 4, 2026, unveiling a wide range of new Nendoroid figures. The event showcased colored samples and prototypes for numerous upcoming releases. Highlights included a 2.0 version of Mio Akiyama from 'K-On!', Saber in casual wear from 'Fate/stay night', and the Blue-Eyes White Dragon from 'Yu-Gi-Oh!'. Vocaloid characters such as Neru Akita and Haku Yowane also received new Nendoroid forms. Newly announced figures span multiple franchises: from 'Final Fantasy XIV', characters Alphinaud, Yotsuyu, and Emet-Selch were confirmed; from 'Goddess of Victory: NIKKE', Velvet; and from 'Danganronpa 1·2 Reload', Celestia Ludenberg. The 'Super Kaguya-hime!' series added Kaguya, Sakayori Iroha, and Tsukimi Yachiyo. Other reveals included Femto from 'Berserk', Godzilla (2023) from 'Godzilla Minus One', and Magolor from 'Kirby of the Stars'. The 'Nendoroid Surprise' blind-box line will feature sets for 'Blue Archive', 'The Apothecary Diaries', and 'Natsume's Book of Friends'. Pre-orders opened for several items immediately after the stream.

Jun 4

Final Fantasy XIV Player Soloes 'Unbeatable' Trial by Playing Two Characters at Once

A player named Rath Games has soloed the Warrior of Light Trial in Final Fantasy XIV, a boss fight designed for eight players that includes an instant-kill mechanic requiring a full party's limit break to survive. Rath Games controlled two characters simultaneously, using a Blue Mage and a Sage, and exploited post-revival invulnerability to bypass the fatal attack.

May 28

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.51 Adds Ultimate Raid, Custom Delivery, and New Star

Square Enix will release Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail patch 7.51, subtitled The Path to the Beyond, on June 2. The update introduces the seventh ultimate raid, The Minstrel's Ballad: The Final Day, which focuses on the boss Kefka. It also adds a new custom delivery target, Chisoya, and a new star, Plant Civilization Star Auxesia, for Cosmo Explorer.