It’s almost that time again; in October,FFXIVPatch 6.5 launches with a batch of new story beats, dungeons, glamour, and sidequests. As is tradition, Square Enix revealed its Patch 6.5, Growing Light, key art ahead of time as a teaser.
TheFFXIVPatch 6.5 art accompanies itsspecial sitelaunch, detailing features headed to the game in early October 2023. Most of the patch features we already learned about during the Live Letter in July, but the key art is new and gives us a little of the tone heading into Growing Light.
It’s not like there’s a ton of official Zero art out there since she made her debut not long ago, so I’ll take it. There’s also the precious angel Varshahn, the love-of-my-life Estinien, and Alisaie looking the happiest she’s ever been around these people.
Presenting the key art for#FFXIVPatch 6.5: Growing Light! 🖼️
Also, get a sneak peek of the content coming your way on the Patch 6.5 special site! ✨https://t.co/BgdnP66S6rpic.twitter.com/AXXNhJ4BiR
— FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN)June 12, 2025
Anyway, I dig it. It’s a little more hopeful than what I expected, but knowing the game,FFXIVPatch 6.5 could just as easily take a turn for the grim. As for new features, here’s the lengthy list organized by version:
FFXIVPatch 6.51
FFXIVPatch 6.55
InFFXIVPatch 6.5, we’ll (likely) see the Void’s solemn tale come to a close. As is tradition, the final patches typically lead into the next major arc for the game. Things withEndwalkerare a bit of a wild card since this last expansion positioned itself as a capstone to the overarching, major story beats. Regardless, we’re winding in preparation for something major next year — that’s when theDawntrailexpansion launches.
As a reminder, don’t forget to finish up your Moogle Tomestone grind before theFFXIVPatch 6.5 update. It’s a great time to farm the MMO’s massive Rival Wings PvP mode and a chance to get theKamuy of the Nine Tails mount. There’s also the 2023 edition of The Rising, with this year’s version offering a sentimental tribute to an old hero with the limitedRising Phoenix mount.
FFXIVPatch 6.5 goes live sometime in early October, Square Enix should share an update later this month. Until then, I’ll be getting steamrolled in PvP.
