Final Fantasy XIV Patch 4.2: Rise of a New Sun will be available on January 30, but Square Enix has made the preliminary patch notes available today. I hope you’re sitting down, because there’s a lot to cover in the coming patch. Usually when we post patch notes, we’ll put them all here for you to read. With this update, we’ll only be doing a high-level overview of the big things and linking you to the full patch notes on Square Enix’s site. Without further ado, let’s dive in.
Keep in mind that various changes may require different expansions, so if you don’t own all the way up through Stormblood, you’ll want to check on the actual patch notes which parts of the update apply to you.
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 4.2 Rise of a New Sun Patch Notes Summary New Quests
Main Scenario Quests
There are eight new main scenario quests. The first two are titled “Tidings From the East” and “The Sword in the Store”, but the remaining six quests are left a mystery for now. The quest line starts by talking to Lyse in Rhalgr’s Reach. Players must be a level 70 Disciple of War or Magic and have completed the main scenario quest “Return of the Bull” to access this line.
Additional Quests
There are more than 15 additional quests added, including new Ananta Beast Tribe quests, Chronicles of a New Era quests, and a new game in the Gold Saucer.
Modified Quest Rewards
A number of quest rewards have been modified....