The next Letter from the Producer LIVE is getting closer. Here is everything you need to know about it!
Final Fantasy XIV's Patch 7.1 is scheduled for mid-November 2024, and the next Letter from the Producer Live Part LXXXIV will bring you the latest updates for 7.1, as well as some gameplay!
The Live Letter will be broadcast on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at 4:00 am (PDT). Be aware that the starting time is subject to change.
You will be able to watch it live on the following platforms:
Official FFXIV Youtube Official FFXIV Niconico Official FFXIV Twitch The presentation slides will include both Japanese and English text, however, the presentation itself will be held in Japanese only!
During the Live Letter, Yoshi-P and the FFXIV team will go over the details of Patch 7.1 part 2, including the Alliance raid, Ultimate raid, and much more!

The Fall Guys event makes its return in Final Fantasy XIV! Enjoy various obstacle courses, and earn beautiful original costumes, emotes, a mount, and more in this exciting collaboration!
The collaboration Event between Final Fantasy XIV and Fall Guys is returning from October 23, 2024 until the release of Patch 7.1!
In order to participate, you need a character at level 15, and complete the two following quests:
It could Happen to You, located in Ul'dah - Steps of Nald. If you have already the Gold Saucer unlocked you can skip this, as it is the quest which will unlock it.
Just Crowning Around, In the Gold Saucer. If you have already played the event previously, you can directly head to the event stage, you do not have to complete the quests again.
Once you have access to Blunderville in the Gold Saucer, it is time for you to join a Blunderville show, and gather as many Manderville Gold Saucer Fame (MGF) as possible!

You can exchange your MGF for amazing rewards such as:
Gentlebean glamour set Winner's Crowns Rhiyes Identification Key Ballroom Etiquette - Embracing Blunders Minions And more!
For more detailed informations about the Event and rules, you can head to the official Fall Guys Collaboration Page!

Join the special Final Fantasy XIV screenshot sweepstakes, and win one of the rarest mounts!
To commemorate the famous and beloved Moogle Treasure Trove event in its Dawntrail debut, Final Fantasy XIV is organizing a Screenshot Sweepstakes! 
The Sweepstake is taking place from Tuesday, 15 October 2024 at 8:00 (GMT) / 9:00 (BST) / 19:00 (AEDT) to Monday, 28 October 2024 at 14:59 (GMT) / Tuesday, 29 October 2024 at 1:59 (AEDT).
In order to enter, you will have to use the Group Pose feature to a screenshot using a specific text stickers, while being in a treasure hunt dungeon:
Complete treasure maps until you manage to obtain a portal to one of the dungeons Enter the dungeon Enable Group Pose by typing /gpose in the in-game chat In the Group Pose settings, head to: Effects/Frame Settings tab Select Sticker Mode Enable the following Text stickers: Character Name Display Home World Date/Time Area Name

Take the screenshot by pressing PrtSc Key on your keyboard, or LB and the Start button simultaneously on your controller.  Once you are satisfied with your screenshot, submit your entry through one of the submission form, depending on your region: Submission for the American account users Submission for the European account users You can also have a look at the Official Rules or the official FFXIV post for more detailed information!
1400 participant will be chosen to win 99 Skyrocket fireworks each, and a gold-themed prize:
Gilded Mikoshi Flute - 150 winners Magitek Avenger G1 Identification Key - 150 winners Chrysomallos Horn - 150 winners Golden Ronkan Flute - 100 winners Golden Beaver - 100 winners Khloe's Gold Certificate of Commendation - 50 winners Gold Ore - 15 winners Gold Needle - 15 winners

On the weekend of the 12th and 13th of October 2024, the Korean Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest took place, and here is some information that was revealed during the event!
The 2024 Korean Fan Fest for Final Fantasy XIV kicked off with a bang on October 12th in Seoul. Korean Fans were treated to a day filled with exciting announcements, captivating performances, and sneak peeks at upcoming content.
During the developer keynote, producer and director Naoki Yoshida took the stage to discuss the latest updates and future plans for Final Fantasy XIV. Dawntrail is releasing in Korea at the beginning of December, and the Korean players were very excited about everything that is to come! The FFXIV team is also working hard to include both China and Korea in the global release schedule.
Yoshi-P also shared some new information regarding future content, especially the Cosmic Exploration. The new field exploration will be linked to Final Fantasy V. They also shared amazing concept art for the Cosmic Exploration, the Alliance Raid boss, and a Korean-exclusive costume:
This fan fest has also highlighted the Korean players and their love for grinding and hardcore content. About 50% of players have all jobs maxed, and an incredibly high ultimate clear rate (around 20% of players cleared TOP). On the other hand, content such as Deep Dungeons and Treasure Maps are only completed by 2% of the Korean players.
Moreover, some more fun data was presented during the fan fest, such as:
Korean players have played a total of 70.000 years. All combat jobs max level: 20.201 players. All DoH and DoL jobs max: 32.609 players. Blue Mage Leveled: 15.536 players. Favorite races: Lalafell (25.5%) Hyur (23.5%) Miqo'te (22.0%) Viera (5.0%) Roegadyn (3.9%) Hrothgar (1.2%) Most completed dungeon: Dzemael Darkhold (13 million clears). Most completed trial: The Bowl of Embers (8.7 million clears). Most completed raid: Alexander - The Burden of the Father (2.9 million clears) Ultimate clears: UCOB: 13.088 players UWU: 18.594 players TEA: 18.171 players DSR: 6323 players TOP: 4523 players Total fantasias used: 2.118.714 Player with the most used Fantasia: 1143 times. You can also watch the Fan Fest Stream replay on the Official Korean FFXIV Youtube if you want to check out all the details of the data revealed!

Join the Feast of Thanks for the Foulest Fiends! All Saints' Wake is coming back for Fall 2024!
The Seasonal Halloween Event for Final Fantasy XIV, All Saints' Wake, is returning from Friday, 18 October 2024 at 8:00 GMT (19:00 AEDT), to Monday, 4 November 2024 at 14:59 GMT (5 Nov at 1:59 AEDT).
In order to participate, head to Old Gridania and look for the Pumpkin-headed Apparition! Take the quest called: "The Aether-starved Ahriman". You need to be at least Level 15 with your character to have access to the Seasonal Quest.

Once you completed the quest, you will be rewarded with a beautiful Night of Devilry cosmetic set, as well as a Flying Pumpkin Tabletop item!

You will also have the possibility to visit the Bespectacled Peddler NPC, to buy items that where available during previous iterations of the event!
On top of the seasonal events, new items are also available in the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store, and the Free Login Campaign is ongoing from October 11, 2024 until October 31, 2024, if you wish to invite back your friends to the game! You can visit the Free Login Campaign website for more details!