LOS ANGELES (Jan. 25, 2022) – SQUARE ENIX® is today celebrating the official launch of critically acclaimed MMORPG FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online’s Oceania Data Center and announcing the various methods in which its launch will be supported.
Launching alongside Patch 6.08 today, the Oceania Data Center will be accessible for new character creation, with Home World Transfers being permitted from January 26, 2022. Five Worlds will be available at this time, with all Worlds being designated as “New Worlds”, meaning players who transfer to or create new characters on them will receive special bonuses, including the below:
- Free Home World Transfer for players transferring from another World
- Double EXP for both newly created and transferred characters (up to Level 80)
- Gold and Silver Chocobo Feathers exchangeable for special in-game rewards
- And more
Full details on the various perks and bonuses can be viewed here: https://sqex.to/GPWd0.
To celebrate the launch, a map of Australia and New Zealand has been created in the style of the in-game world map of Hydaelyn. It contains major cities and landmarks, alongside a selection of in-game creatures that may be familiar for those in the region. A desktop wallpaper version of the map is available to download here: https://sqex.link/FFXIV_ANZ_map
Primarily planned to support a smoother play experience for all in the Oceania region, the Oceania Data Center also marks the first part of a plan to expand global server capacity for the game and combat congestion in the face of continually growing player numbers.
Additionally, due to the opening of the Oceania Data Center raising the global server capacity and the fact existing players’ play time and log-in tendencies are gradually returning to normal, the decision has been made to resume sales of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Edition and Complete Edition as of today. New registrations for the Free Trial remain suspended as of today, but the situation will be monitored regularly to identify a time in which registrations can be reopened.
Full details on sales resuming and the future planned expansions for the North American, European, and Japanese Data Centers can be found here: https://sqex.to/u2AbF.
The All Saints’ Wake In-Game Rewards
Finally, the All Saints’ Wake in-game event is currently underway in FINAL FANTASY XIV Online. From today until February 2, players wishing to partake in this year’s spooky event should seek out the Adventurers' Guild Investigator in Old Gridania and embark on their quest to obtain some special rewards, including:
More details on this year’s All Saints’ Wake event can be found here: https://sqex.to/UapeH.
The Endwalker main theme song is available for digital download and features vocals by Sam Carter from the chart-topping band Architects. You can watch the official music video here: https://youtu.be/FXYUjJrGMjA.
Players looking to get the most out of their in-game audio experience are invited to try Embody’s new “Immerse Gamepack FINAL FANTASY XIV Edition,” which offers a Personalized Spatial Audio experience in FINAL FANTASY XIV. Learn more and try out a 14-day free trial at: https://embody.co/pages/ffxiv.
For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, visit the official site at: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/.
Related Links:
Endwalker Promotional Site: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/
SQUARE ENIX® Press Site: https://press.na.square-enix.com/
The Lodestone®: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/
Official Facebook®: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
Official Twitter®: @FF_XIV_EN
Official Instagram®: @ffxiv
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About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal™. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 164 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com
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- Clown’s Outfit - Clothing Set
- Modern Cosmetics - Clowning Around - Face Paint
- Haunted Pumpkin Set - Outdoor Furnishing Item
- Pumpkin Flower Vase - Tabletop Furnishing Item
More details on this year’s All Saints’ Wake event can be found here: https://sqex.to/UapeH.
The Endwalker main theme song is available for digital download and features vocals by Sam Carter from the chart-topping band Architects. You can watch the official music video here: https://youtu.be/FXYUjJrGMjA.
Players looking to get the most out of their in-game audio experience are invited to try Embody’s new “Immerse Gamepack FINAL FANTASY XIV Edition,” which offers a Personalized Spatial Audio experience in FINAL FANTASY XIV. Learn more and try out a 14-day free trial at: https://embody.co/pages/ffxiv.
For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, visit the official site at: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/.
Related Links:
Endwalker Promotional Site: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/
SQUARE ENIX® Press Site: https://press.na.square-enix.com/
The Lodestone®: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/
Official Facebook®: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
Official Twitter®: @FF_XIV_EN
Official Instagram®: @ffxiv
#FFXIV
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal™. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 164 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 83 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com
LOGO ILLUSTRATION: ©2021 YOSHITAKA AMANO
ENDWALKER, the FINAL FANTASY XIV logo, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, EORZEA, FINAL FANTASY, the FINAL FANTASY logo, THE LODESTONE, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. “PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS4" and “PS5” are trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
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Contact (press only):
Stephanie Chang
Public Relations Manager
Square Enix, Inc.
schang@us.square-enix.com