Square Enix has updated the official promotion page for patch 4.2 of Final Fantasy XIV with new information. The release of the patch is scheduled for the end of January.
The Projection Wardrobe Creates Space in Inventory
The projection system of FFXIV will be revamped in the upcoming patch. There will be a projection wardrobe in the inns of the major cities starting with 4.2, which will help players manage their stylish outfits.
Players will first convert the desired equipment items into projections in the wardrobe. These will then be stored in the wardrobe and can be transferred to projection plates. This way, entire projection sets can be created, which can then be applied to the entire equipment and switched between.
The system is primarily designed to help players save a lot of space in their inventory, as the projection wardrobe can hold up to 200 different equipment pieces.
PvP: New Rules, Team Ranking, and Arena for FEAST
Friends of PvP will not be neglected in patch 4.2. In addition to the new dyeable equipment, FEAST will have a new arena: the Crystal Tower.
In addition, the development team has made some changes to the rules of FEAST. For example, the maximum duration of battles has been reduced from eight to six minutes, and the times for the deposits have been adjusted accordingly.
The medals will be role-specific starting with 4.2, meaning tanks will only be able to collect tank medals, etc.
The maximum amount a player can have is limited:
- Tanks: 200 medals
- Melee: 175 medals
- Ranged: 150 medals
- Healers: 125 medals.
New Team System and Group Ranking in Final Fantasy XIV
To promote the formation of fixed teams in PvP, the developers have prepared a new team system for patch 4.2. It allows players to form groups of four to six people and collectively climb the ranking table.
Players will be able to choose their own emblem for their group and will have access to a separate team chat during matches. The most successful teams will receive special awards in the future and be invited to PvP tournaments.
Quests of the Ananta Tribe
The quests of the beast tribes have become a tradition in FFXIV, and after the Kojin tribe, the tasks of the Ananta are now coming. The quests tell the story of Alpa, the daughter of the friendly tribe leader Vira. The young Ananta wants to do her best to help as many people in Gyr Abania as possible.
The tasks are apparently aimed at the collectors and craftsmen among the players and will, as usual, have a new mount and likely a companion as a reward.
Submarines for Free Companies
In addition to airships, the free companies that have their own house will be able to build submarines starting with patch 4.2. These will then be sent on exploration trips in the waters of FFXIV to explore new areas and retrieve treasures.
More detailed information about the functioning of the system is not yet known, but it is likely to be similar to that of the airship explorations.
When Will All This Come to Final Fantasy XIV?
With the release of 4.2, players of Final Fantasy XIV can expect it at the end of January. A producer letter on January 19 will further elaborate on patch 4.2.
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