The latest patch for Square Enix’s ever-popular MMORPG has arrived, with Final Fantasy XIV 6.08 bringing some much-needed buffs to different jobs. On this page, you’ll find Square Enix’s freshly-minted Final Fantasy XIV 6.08 patch notes in full.
Final Fantasy XIV 6.08 shows the Dragoon, Monk, Samurai, Summoner, and Dancer, and Paladin jobs some major love with buffs all around. Final Fantasy XIV 6.08 also introduces the brand new Oceanian data center, available from the Data Center menu. Those are the major highlights, and beyond them, Final Fantasy XIV 6.08 resolves over a dozen issues while flagging a couple of known issues penciled in for a fix.
For all the details, scroll down for the complete Final Fantasy XIV 6.08 patch notes.
Final Fantasy XIV 6.08 Patch Notes
Final Fantasy XIV 6.08 – Battle System
The following adjustments have been made to actions:
- All adjustments are based on actions as they function at level 90.
Paladin
Marauder / Warrior
Monk
Dragoon
Rogue / Ninja
Samurai
Machinist
Dancer
Thaumaturge / Black Mage
Summoner
PvP
PvP actions have been adjusted as follows:
System
The Oceanian data center has been added, and can now be selected from the Data Center menu via the title screen.
Learn more about the Oceanian data center.
Performing a Home World Transfer to a World designated as a “New World” will now apply a double EXP bonus until level 80.
Learn more about bonuses for New Worlds.
The following setting has been added to the System Configuration menu.
Gamepad Settings
- Enable DualSense / DUALSHOCK 4 functionality.
- DirectX® 11 must be enabled to access this feature.
Enabling Immerse Spatial Audio from the Sound Settings tab of the System Configuration menu will now disable the Equalizer Mode.
Turning off Immerse Spatial Audio will now automatically reactivate the last active setting of the Equalizer Mode.
Final Fantasy XIV 6.08 – Resolved Issues
- The following issues have been addressed.
- An issue wherein audio crackling and stuttering occurred under certain conditions.
- For players who continue to experience audio playback issues after the release of Patch 6.08, we ask that you consider disabling DualSense / DUALSHOCK 4 functionality.
- An issue in the battle against Proto-Omega in the dungeon the Stigma Dreamscape wherein Guided Missile and Chemical Missile did not select targets correctly.
- An issue wherein the ninja PvE action Phantom Kamaitachi and the scholar PvE action Consolation could be dragged from the Actions list of the Actions & Traits menu.
- An issue wherein the effect of the white mage PvE action Thin Air was not applied to instant cast spells executed immediately after activating Thin Air.
- An issue wherein the description of the reaper trait Enhanced Arcane Crest was incorrect.
- This issue did not affect the functionality of this trait.
- An issue wherein the reaper PvP action Arcane Crest did not grant the Crest of Time Returned effect to party members further than 1 yalm away.
- An issue when spearfishing wherein fish were not counted as caught despite the capture animation being displayed.
- An issue wherein the item Dance Pole could be sold to NPC vendors.
- An issue wherein the graphics of male Viera were not displayed correctly when moving while under the effect of the Transporting status.
- An issue when using Group Pose as a sage with a weapon drawn wherein certain emotes in the Special category did not function properly.
- An issue wherein the graphics for the NPC Kochacha were not displayed correctly.
- An issue wherein the NPC Cocobuki was not displayed under certain conditions.
- An issue wherein the sound effects played in certain areas of Old Sharlayan were incorrect.
- Other minor text issues have also been addressed.
Other various issues have also been addressed.
- An issue wherein audio crackling and stuttering occurred under certain conditions.
- For players who continue to experience audio playback issues after the release of Patch 6.08, we ask that you consider disabling DualSense / DUALSHOCK 4 functionality.
- An issue in the battle against Proto-Omega in the dungeon the Stigma Dreamscape wherein Guided Missile and Chemical Missile did not select targets correctly.
- An issue wherein the ninja PvE action Phantom Kamaitachi and the scholar PvE action Consolation could be dragged from the Actions list of the Actions & Traits menu.
- An issue wherein the effect of the white mage PvE action Thin Air was not applied to instant cast spells executed immediately after activating Thin Air.
- An issue wherein the description of the reaper trait Enhanced Arcane Crest was incorrect.
- This issue did not affect the functionality of this trait.
- An issue wherein the reaper PvP action Arcane Crest did not grant the Crest of Time Returned effect to party members further than 1 yalm away.
- An issue when spearfishing wherein fish were not counted as caught despite the capture animation being displayed.
- An issue wherein the item Dance Pole could be sold to NPC vendors.
- An issue wherein the graphics of male Viera were not displayed correctly when moving while under the effect of the Transporting status.
- An issue when using Group Pose as a sage with a weapon drawn wherein certain emotes in the Special category did not function properly.
- An issue wherein the graphics for the NPC Kochacha were not displayed correctly.
- An issue wherein the NPC Cocobuki was not displayed under certain conditions.
- An issue wherein the sound effects played in certain areas of Old Sharlayan were incorrect.
- Other minor text issues have also been addressed.
Final Fantasy XIV 6.08 – Known Issues
- An issue when enabling Immerse Spatial Audio wherein setting the equalizer to Voice Boost results in audio levels lower than other equalizer settings.
- An issue wherein the times displayed for the Jumbo Cactpot drawing are incorrect. (Oceanian data centers only)
- The winning number for the Jumbo Cactpot is drawn every Saturday at 1:00 a.m. (PST). Please note this issue only affects the time displayed and not the actual lottery drawing.
Final Fantasy XIV is out now for PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
