Final Fantasy XIV Online Patch 5.5 and PS5 Open Beta Available Now

Square Enix is setting the stage for the next major adventure in Final Fantasy XIV Online with today’s release of Patch 5.5. The update, titled Death Unto Dawn, introduces climatic new story content set to lead directly into upcoming fourth expansion Endwalker, alongside the third chapter of YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse — the NieR-inspired alliance raid featuring the work of guest creators Yosuke Saito and Yoko Taro. The patch also brings battle content, system updates, and more.

Today also marks the start of open beta for the PlayStation 5 version of Final Fantasy XIV Online. Players can look forward to a range of new features and additions, including framerate improvements, faster load times, 4K resolution support, DualSense haptic feedback, new trophies, and 3D audio support.

Users with a PlayStation 4 license registered to their account can upgrade to the PlayStation 5 Upgrade Edition at no extra cost at the start of the open beta period, while new players can experience the game on the PlayStation 5 via the Free Trial version. The full PlayStation 5 version will be available for purchase following the conclusion of the open beta.