Game company Square Enix just released the newest patch for popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online.
Patch 5.45 is now available for download today and it is headlined by the latest chapter in the “Save The Queen” quest series. This is going to be a multi-part adventure that will feature a compelling story written by the renowned game creator Yasumi Matsuno, famous for Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy XII. He was also the one to create the narrative for the very popular Return to Ivalice alliance raid series in Stormblood.
Patch 5.4 continues the battle for the Bozjan southern front and will introduce a new large-scale battle, Delubrum Reginae. This will be set in the ruins of Queen Gunnhildr’s kingdom, which is just situated beneath the wastes of the Bozja Citadel.
Patch 5.45 will be introducing a variety of updates for players on PC and PlayStation 4 system:
- Resistance Weapon Quests Update: “Save the Queen: Past to Rest” – The battle for the southern front wages on, and having failed to retake Castrum Lacus Litore, chances of victory appear slim for the Resistance. This next exciting chapter of the “Save the Queen” quest series continues the story penned by renowned game designer Yasumi Matsuno.
- New Large-Scale Battle Content: “Delubrum Reginae” – This new battle content includes a 24-player normal mode and high-difficulty 48-player savage mode for players to undertake.
- Resistance Weapon Updates – Players who advance the “Save the Queen” questline will be able to further upgrade their Resistance Weapons an additional two tiers in Patch 5.45. The second upgrade tier will also allow players to customize certain parameters on the weapon to match their playstyle.
- Blue Mage Update – Blue mage receives 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 – Disciples of the Land and Hand can further upgrade their Skysteel Tools to aid in crafting and gathering.
- New emotes, hair styles, furnishings, mounts, minions, fashion accessories and more.
Aside from this announcement, the FFXIV Announcement Showcase livestream has been confirmed to go live on February 6 at 1:30 am GMT. It will feature live announcements for players around the world to enjoy. It can be viewed on YouTube and the official channel of FFXIV.
Final Fantasy XIV Online is now available on PC and PS4.
Source: Press Release