The conclusion of the main scenario of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn begins today with the release of Patch 2.5, titled “Before the Fall” Part One, in preparation for the upcoming release of Heavensward, the first major expansion coming in Spring 2015.
New content in Patch 2.5 includes:
- The beginning of the final chapter in the main storyline
- New high-level dungeons
- The Keeper of the Lake
- The Wanderer’s Palace (Hard)
- Amdapor Keep (Hard)
- “The World of Darkness,” the conclusion of the 24-player Crystal Tower raid series
- A new Odin trial that challenges eight players to defeat the elder primal
- The latest adventures of Hildibrand — agent of enquiry, inspector extraordinaire — featuring the return of Gilgamesh on his ongoing quest for the strongest of swords
- New rules for the massive 72-player PvP (player versus player) Frontline battle content
The Patch 2.5 promotional website can be found here. The full Patch 2.5 notes can be found here.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is available for PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 3. A free 30-day trial is included for new Final Fantasy XIV accounts, with monthly subscriptions starting at $12.99. The game recently surpassed 2.5 million adventurers worldwide.
For more information on Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, visit: www.finalfantasyxiv.com.