

That's what you usually expect from Alliance Raids, but in talking with Yoshida-san and from what he's previously said, these raids will lean heavily toward themes and gameplay mechanics from Nier Automata. This will be a 24-player Alliance Raid, and while we don't know exactly how it's going to play, we're certain it'll pit you against multiple tough bosses with some surprising mechanics.

It's been talked about for quite some time, but we will finally get part one of the Nier Automata crossover raid in FFXIV.

We'll be updating this story as we parse more of the new details that came out of the latest Letter From The Producer Live stream. A follow-up patch is scheduled for November 12 as well update 5.11 will introduce an easier way to find groups called fellowships, Ishgard Restoration with crafting/gathering changes, and more.īelow, we outline many of the additions coming. Patch 5.1 isn't solely for those who have finished Shadowbringers and caught up on everything there will be some mechanical tweaks to classes/jobs and more side content. The update includes a new dungeon, a handful of story quests to push the narrative forward, and the first iteration of the New Game+ feature. You can get a taste of it in the trailer above. Patch 5.1, called "Vows of Virtue, Deeds of Cruelty" (a direct Nier reference), will premiere the first part of the Nier Automata crossover raid. This update is a big deal considering the roster of new features and the start of a high-profile collaboration. It's right around the corner, going live on October 29, and Square Enix has given details in the lead-up to patch 5.1.

Final Fantasy XIV is thriving due in no small part to its recently launched and critically acclaimed expansion Shadowbringers, and there's even more in store for the MMORPG as it's getting its first major update since the expansion.
