The 6.31 update has rolled out for Final Fantasy XIV,  and here’s the full list of changes and fixes that will be added with this patch. The MMORPG game has been around for many years and is the original version of the fourteenth entry in the main Final Fantasy series and the second MMORPG in the series after Final Fantasy XI. Although it is an old game, it is still supported by its developer with periodic updates and remains alive. A while ago a new one showed up and brought several changes. So, make sure you get the latest version for a better gameplay experience. Let’s deep dive into the Final Fantasy XIV 6.31 update patch notes.

Final Fantasy XIV 6.31 Update Patch Notes

Initializing…#FFXIV Patch 6.31 lands tomorrow!Raiders, are you ready? pic.twitter.com/AB2o0Sfa9F

— FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) January 23, 2023

We are pleased to present the notes for Patch 6.31, which introduces a host of new items and the fifth ultimate duty, the Omega Protocol (Ultimate). The 6.31 patch contains content that can only be accessed by registering the expansion packs for Final Fantasy XIV to your service account. To distinguish between adjustments that are and are not affected by the registration of these expansions, the following notations will be used throughout the patch notes:

  • These additions and adjustments only require the purchase of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward. (2.x)
  • These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood. (4.x)
  • These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers. (5.x)
  • These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. (6.x)
  • These additions and adjustments contain elements that may require the purchase and registration of the expansion packs noted above. (2.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x)

Battle System

  • The high-end duty Omega Protocol (Ultimate) has been added. (6.x)

What if Omega’s relentless testing had continued, and provided the elusive answer it sought? The minstrel’s words invite you to imagine this scenario─to and entertain the possibility of that which may have been─and followed the experiment to its ultimate conclusion.

Requirements

After completing Abyssos: The Eighth Circle (Savage), speak with the Wandering Minstrel in Old Sharlayan (X:12.7 Y:14.2) as a level 90 Disciple of War or Magic.

Entering the Omega Protocol (Ultimate)

The Omega Protocol (Ultimate) can only be accessed via the Raid Finder after forming a party of eight players who have all completed Abyssos: The Eighth Circle (Savage).

Completion Reward

Upon completing the Omega Protocol (Ultimate), players can earn a separate reward once per week. Players who have yet to receive that week’s reward can still claim it even if other members of the party have completed the duty prior to the weekly reset.

The reward can be exchanged with Nesvaaz in Radz-at-Han (X:10.6 Y:10.0) for ultimate Omega weapons.

  • Reward eligibility is reset every Tuesday at 12:00 a.m. (PST).

Items – Final Fantasy XIV 6.31 Update Patch Notes

  • New items have been added. (6.x)
  • Items added in Patch 6.31 will be listed at a later date.

System

  • New achievements and titles have been added. (6.x)
  • New music has been added. (6.x)

Resolved Issues

  • The following issues have been addressed.
  • An issue during the extreme trial implemented in Patch 6.3 wherein player casting was interrupted by certain enemy actions.
  • An issue during the raid dungeon Alphascape V4.0 (Savage) wherein the areas of effect for boss actions Diffuse Wave Cannon and Oversampled Wave Cannon did not display in full.
  • An issue when using the warrior action Shake It Off wherein the amount of HP recovered when only healing self was incorrect under certain conditions.
  • An issue wherein actions with a forward-facing cone or straight-line area of effect would strike in the direction of the selected target, as well as the direction the executing character was facing under certain conditions.
  • An issue wherein the conditions to trigger Fisher’s Intuition at Seagazer Shoals were incorrect.
  • An issue wherein certain wild animals in the island sanctuary did not appear under certain conditions, despite fulfilling necessary requirements.
  • An issue wherein selecting the glamour buttons in the Trust window would not apply intended changes.
  • Other minor text issues have also been addressed.

Other various issues have also been addressed.

  • Items added in Patch 6.31 will be listed at a later date.

  • An issue during the extreme trial implemented in Patch 6.3 wherein player casting was interrupted by certain enemy actions.

  • An issue during the raid dungeon Alphascape V4.0 (Savage) wherein the areas of effect for boss actions Diffuse Wave Cannon and Oversampled Wave Cannon did not display in full.

  • An issue when using the warrior action Shake It Off wherein the amount of HP recovered when only healing self was incorrect under certain conditions.

  • An issue wherein actions with a forward-facing cone or straight-line area of effect would strike in the direction of the selected target, as well as the direction the executing character was facing under certain conditions.

  • An issue wherein the conditions to trigger Fisher’s Intuition at Seagazer Shoals were incorrect.

  • An issue wherein certain wild animals in the island sanctuary did not appear under certain conditions, despite fulfilling necessary requirements.

  • An issue wherein selecting the glamour buttons in the Trust window would not apply intended changes.

  • Other minor text issues have also been addressed.

Known Issues – Final Fantasy XIV 6.31 Update Patch Notes

  • An issue wherein the icons were switched for arcanist/summoner and scholar weapons obtainable in the Omega Protocol (Ultimate).

Final Fantasy XIV is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. For more detailed information on the latest and future patches, head to the game’s official site.