There is something new Final Fantasy XIV the expansion will come later this year, but first we have some loose ends to tie. The third and final installment of the Deny-series of themed raids and the first of a two-story update that leads to the story this fall Endwalker expansion arrives on April 13, along with the open beta version of the game version for PlayStation 5.
Update 5.5, titled “Death Unto Dawn,” offers FFXIV players more delicious content to consume as they prepare the story and prepare for the Endwalker expansion and its influx of new healers. Along with important things like the new main story missions and the third chapter of the YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse raid series, the patch will also do a lot of fun little things. Things like new performer actions, which allow bards to change instruments on the go as they perform, and new dungeons added to the game’s “explorer mode,” where players can take quiet walks through dangerous places and take screenshots.
The patch will be released alongside the open beta version of the PS5 version of the game. Players who already have the PS4 version will be able to download the update and try it for free, enjoying faster loading times, better frame rates and 4K resolution support.
Here is a summary of all the features of patch 5.5, “Death Unto Dawn”.
- New main stage missions – The update of the story, divided into two parts, will pave the way for the Endwalker history.
- New Raid Alliance – The third chapter of the attack series of the alliance YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse, inspired by NieR.
- Sorrow of Werlyt Search Line Update – The exciting conclusion of the quest of the Warrior of Light and Gaius to thwart the development project of the Empire’s warmachina.
- New test: the cloud cover – Players can face the dreaded Diamond Weapon in this final test, which will be available in both normal and extreme difficulties.
- New Dungeon: Paglth’an – Players can take on this new dungeon of history along with other adventurers or a group of non-player characters through Trust system compatibility.
- “Save the Queen” Questline update – In addition to the addition of a new field area, “Zadnor”, players can further upgrade their resistance weapons to their final and more powerful stage.
- New unreal proof – The next powered version of an existing primal will be released to level 80 heroes, providing players with a new challenge and the ability to collect unique rewards.
- Crafter Updates – High-level artisans can expect new content in patch 5.5 that will allow them to achieve special achievements and exclusive production tools.
- Ishgard Restoration Update – The inhabitants of The Firmament will periodically celebrate Fêtes to celebrate the completion of the restoration.
- Browser Mode Update – The browser mode feature will be expanded to include additional dungeons. Explorer mode allows players to explore safe dungeons to capture amazing and fun screenshots while allowing for the use of mounts and minions. Players will now be able to use performance actions while in dungeons, such as playing musical instruments.
- Performance action updates – Players will be able to change instruments at any time while performing and a new instrument will be added.
- Labor adjustments for PvE and PvP actions, New custom shipments, ocean fishing upgrade, new mounts and more.