One of the things that has made Final Fantasy XIV such a success for Square Enix is the constant flow of content that the title has. They’ve made sure that players have plenty to do, plenty to explore, and plenty of ways to grow and evolve. With each new patch and update, the game grows, and now, we have details on what the next patch will bring.
Patch 4.25 offers a new land called Eureka, and this place brings with it special battles, and special items that you’ll need to collect to retrieve powerful items and weapons. you can check out the full breakdown of what the patch will add below.
The Forbidden Land of Eureka is an expansive, unexplored area that brings a number of changes to the normal pillars of gameplay:
- Field Area-Style Gameplay: Up to 144 players may occupy a single instance. Players are encouraged to group up with fellow adventurers to hunt notorious monsters and work towards common goals.
- Player Progression: Players will gain elemental EXP to strengthen their ability to harness the elements, and may also use the new Magia Board feature to customize their elemental affinities to aid them in exploring Eureka.
- Altered Battle Mechanics: Additional strategy is required in battle through an element system, in which players must utilize the Magia Board to change the element affinity of their attack to oppose their enemy’s. Players will customize their Magia Board’s elemental attributes prior to exploration using a Magia Melder, and must carefully consider their setup depending on the goal of the adventure.
- Rewards: Players will occasionally earn protean crystals through exploration of Eureka, and may use them to enhance Eureka weapons and gear with the aid of the famed blacksmith, Gerolt.
As you can see, this new patch is going to bring a lot to the table, and you’ll be able to enjoy it on March 13th.
