Final Fantasy 14 Reveals Release Date for Growing Light Part 2

Introduction to Growing Light Part 2

Final Fantasy 14 has revealed that Growing Light Part 2, the last major content update before Dawntrail, will be released on January 16. Players can expect the conclusions to some side stories from Endwalker, plus the Main Scenario bridge leading up to Dawntrail, in this new Final Fantasy 14 patch.

In early October 2023, Final Fantasy 14 released Patch 6.5, Growing Light. The final full patch of Endwalker, this update wrapped up the Void storyline that began after the expansion, as well as Myths of the Realm, the 24-man Alliance raid series. The subsequent Patch 6.51 for Final Fantasy 14 added the Aloalo Island Criterion Dungeon, plus the Fall Guys collaboration whose first run ended with the new year.

Now, it is nearly time to release Patch 6.55, the last significant Final Fantasy 14 update before Dawntrail itself. This patch adds a continuation of the Main Scenario that introduces Wuk Lamat \\u2013 the mysterious NPC whose disembodied legs teased the addition of playable female Hrothgar in Dawntrail \\u2013 who will play a major role in the next expansion. Players will see a conclusion to Tataru\u2019s Grand Endeavor and the Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures, a quest involving all the Endwalker Tribal Quest factions, and a final stage to the Manderville Relic Weapons.

When Does Final Fantasy 14 Patch 6.55 Release?

January 16, 2024

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Exciting Events and Updates

Players will still have a few other things to look forward to between now and Dawntrail, however. The Final Fantasy 16 crossover with FF14 will take place sometime in early April, and fans can look forward to holiday events for Valentine\u2019s Day, Little Ladies\u2019 Day, and Hatching-Tide in February, March, and April respectively. Additionally, players can safely expect a Moogle Treasure Trove event to start a couple of months before Dawntrail.

Final Fantasy 14 is also coming to Xbox soon, with the open beta currently scheduled around February 21. The critically acclaimed MMORPG is still aiming to be fully supported on the console by spring, well before Dawntrail\u2019s release.

January 16 is going to be a big day for MMORPG fans. Beyond Final Fantasy 14\u2019s Patch 6.55, World of Warcraft is releasing Patch 10.2.5, Seeds of Renewal, which adds epilogues of its own expansion\u2019s story, as well as big gameplay features including worldwide Dragonriding. World of Warcraft is aiming for an early fall release for The War Within, so with Dawntrail coming sometime in the summer, 2024 is gearing up to be an exciting year for those who spend their time in both Azeroth and Etheirys.

Players can look forward to several events and updates in the world of Final Fantasy 14, including the highly anticipated release of the MMORPG on Xbox and the upcoming Final Fantasy 16 crossover. In addition, the release of Patch 6.55 and the events leading up to Dawntrail promise an exciting year for fans of the game.

Anticipation for Dawntrail

The upcoming release of Dawntrail, the highly anticipated expansion for Final Fantasy 14, has players eagerly anticipating the new content and features it will bring. With the release date for Growing Light Part 2 set for January 16, players can expect a thrilling conclusion to some side stories from Endwalker, as well as a bridge leading up to the Dawntrail expansion.

In addition to the release of Patch 6.55, players can look forward to holiday events and the upcoming release of Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox, adding to the excitement and anticipation for the future of the MMORPG. As the release of Dawntrail approaches, the world of Eorzea is buzzing with anticipation and excitement for what lies ahead.