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Hail *NOR/ Greetings, Warriors of Light!

What an unbelievable month it has been. From spooky festivities in Gridania to massive system updates and groundbreaking news straight out of the Tokyo Fan Festival, Eorzea is buzzing. Grab a drink from the FC chest, take a seat in the lounge, and let’s dive into everything that happened over October and what we have to look forward to!

LOOKING BACK: OCTOBER RECAP
All Saints’ Wake: “We Scare Bears”
Our spooky season was a massive hit! Gridania was completely transformed for All Saints’ Wake 2026. We faced our fears, dodged some pumpkin-headed apparitions, and took home incredible seasonal rewards. Shoutout to everyone who showed up in their best glamours!

The Gold Saucer Got Competitive!
October saw a flurry of arcade action. First, the chaotic Fall Guys Collaboration made its triumphant return, giving us plenty of opportunities to get knocked off platforms in Blunderville. Then, on October 28, the highly anticipated Keybound Brawler launched, bringing a heavy dose of Final Fantasy VII Remake flair directly to the Gold Saucer.

🔨Patch 7.57 & Same-Region Matching
Patch 7.57 dropped on October 13. Alongside hotfixes and the start of Season One for the Crucible Rankings, it laid the technical groundwork for Same-Region Player Matching. While the massive system infrastructure overhaul caused a few login hiccups and Duty Finder delays, the servers are stabilizing, paving the way for regional queuing!

LOOKING AHEAD: WHAT’S COMING UP
The Path Infernal Returns! (Nov 18 – Dec 9)
Missed out on your fire pup? Good news! The FFXIV x FFXVI Collaboration Event is returning on Wednesday, November 18. Make sure to run it so you can secure:
• The massive Torgal Mount (and yes, you can pet him!)
• Clive Rosfield’s Metian Attire
• Torgal Pup Minion & exclusive Orchestrion Rolls

❄️Expansion Hype: Evercold Pre-Orders are Live!
The Tokyo Fan Festival completely shattered the floorboards with news about the next expansion, Evercold (releasing February 23, 2027). Pre-orders opened on November 4. Locking yours in gets you immediate access to the Cotier minion and a massive EXP-boosting earring to help you hit level 100!

🏹New Job Reveal: The Zephyr!
Yoshi-P officially showcased the second new job for Evercold: The Zephyr. This is a physical ranged DPS that wields a crossbow and fights alongside an arcane summoned companion called a Nefale. It will utilize the game’s brand-new “Evolved Mode” combat structure.

Hope to see you all in game!

Duchess Layla Lemon
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