FFXIV 6.2 Patch Notes Highlights
Posted on August 19, 2022 by Aywren
Welcome to the FFXIV 6.2 Preliminary Patch Notes highlight post, wherein I go through the notes and rank what I see there in terms of interest, like and dislike. I’m going to format this a little different with this blog having moved to a static HTML site – mostly, I want to save on storage space if I can, so I’ll be using less pictures and more text copy-paste.
Of course I’m looking forward to the standard content such as new MSQ, new Pandæmonium, new Tataru's Grand Endeavor – those sorts of things. I never rank the expected content and mostly focus on quality of life and new features.
This patch is going to be a big one, so let’s dive right in, shall we?
Yay!
The main scenario quest "The Steps of Faith" has been revamped.
I know this is a small thing in the big picture, but I fully remember struggling through Steps of Faith back when it was released just to get through MSQ. It was a huge blocker for story and people often dropped the moment they saw what trial they had. I’m not going to miss this one bit, and I’m sure that they have made it far more cool of an instance as a solo trial.
The island sanctuary has been added.
THIS is the feature I've wated so long to dive into. I have nothing but enthusiasm for it! Hoping that it fills all our causal dreams. :)
New hairstyles have been added.
The hairstyles for Hrothgar added in Patch 6.1 have been adjusted to show their ears.
Looks like we’ve got the Estinien style pony tail this time around. Also, buns get more hair. But most importantly – Hrothgar get their ears back! Very exciting!
HP restoration over time will no longer generate enmity with each tick of healing.
Wait, does that mean Regen is okay to cast before pulls now?
PVP: Series 1 will end and Series 2 will begin.
Oh man. This PVP series has a mount as a reward. It does look a lot like the crafting dragon mount, but that’s fine. I guess I’ll be pushing to do Frontlines everyday on both characters again.
The capacity of the glamour dresser has been increased from 400 to 800.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! Nothing more to say.
The maximum store for crafters' scrips and gatherers' scrips has been increased from 2,000 to 4,000.
Unexpected but very happy to hear this!
Players can now use emotes while using fashion accessories.
YES! I was just wondering if they'd make this QOL update and they have! I adore the new parasol dance, and I'm glad it's part of the accessory and not something we have to go out and get.
The official release version of adventurer plates has been implemented.
So happy about this system. Glad we're getting some more designs, too!
You may also edit your search comment, which will be displayed on your adventurer plate.
This is a GREAT change. It's so difficult to find the search comment in the current system. Glad they're making this easier.
Nice!
New items are available from certain gemstone traders.
I shall have to check on this! I'm behind on doing FATES in most zones, so I'll have to set some goals to work on this some more next patch.
The following additions and adjustments have been made to subaquatic voyages:
- New areas have been added.
- New items have been added.
- Maximum submersible rank has been increased from 95 to 100.
I really, really need to attend to our FC subs again. I've been slacking.
New furnishings have been added.
Always nice to see some new furnishings!
Character portraits have been implemented for battle dialogue during instanced quest battles from the 4.x series.
This sounds nice! Are they going back and doing this for old expansions now?
Rival Wings: The Hidden Gorge campaign has been made available.
I've never played Rival Wings, but I might try it to supplement Frontlines for season rewards.
The following adjustments have been made to the Mount Guide:
- The number of mounts displayed on a single page has been increased from 25 to 30.
- The maximum number of favorites has been increased from 25 to 30.
- Up to six mount actions can now be displayed at once when riding a mount.
Oooh... I never thought about mount guide updates, but these are nice!
Players can now request gear repairs from party and alliance members.
This is nice, though dragging around dark matter isn't something I do for my own gear, much less others. I guess I better get in the habit.
Hmmm...
Rewards for Kumbhiraskin Treasure Maps have been adjusted.
Interesting. I know that this map has not been selling anywhere near the price that the maps from last expansion still sell. So maybe they’re doing something to make it more desirable.
New items are available in exchange for Skybuilders' Scrips.
Interesting! I'll have to check on this!
Botanists and miners may now discover prime collectables when gathering.
Prime collectable items that have reached maximum collectability will, on occasion, become sublime collectables when gathered. A higher gathering rate increases your chances of a prime collectable becoming sublime.
This is VERY interesting. I wonder if this is somewhat replacing the High Quality system. Will have to see what this is about.
Meh
The following duty has been added to Duty Roulette: Alliance Raids:
- Aglaia
Knew it was coming but really not going to look forward to this beind dropped into Alliance roulettes.
There’s a lot of other little things that are pretty exciting, but these are the major highlights that jumped out to me. Really looking forward to diving into this patch next week!