Patch 5.5

Patch 5.5, is the fifth major version update for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers and includes the third installment of YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse, a new event to celebrate the Firmament's completion, and the open beta test for the PlayStation®5.

Quests

 * [5.x] New main scenario quests have been added.
 * Unto the Breach
 * Here Be Dragons
 * Righteous Indignation
 * [5.x] Chronicles of a New Era quests have been added.
 * YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse
 * Konogg, Alone
 * Brave New World
 * The following are weekly story quests that may be completed to continue the story of YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse:
 * The Sorrow of Werlyt
 * Duty in the Sky with Diamond
 * Duty in the Sky with Diamond


 * [5.x] New side story quests have been added.
 * The Dragon Made
 * Custom Deliveries
 * You Can Count on It
 * Those Who Serve


 * [5.x] Adjustments have been made to the summoner job quest "To Be Second Best."
 * Players who accepted this quest prior to the release of Patch 5.5 must abandon the quest and restart it by speaking to Y'mhitra in Old Gridania (X:10.9 Y:6.3).


 * [5.x] New chapters have been added to New Game+.
 * The final quest of each chapter must be completed before it can be unlocked.
 * Chronicles of a New Era Quests
 * Eden
 * The Sorrow of Werlyt
 * Side Story Quests
 * Tales from the Shadows

Treasure Hunt

 * [5.x] Rewards for Gliderskin Treasure Maps and Zonureskin Treasure Maps have been adjusted.
 * [5.x] Rewards in the Dungeons of Lyhe Ghiah have been adjusted.

Grand and Free Companies

 * [2.x][5.x] New craftable items have been added to the company workshop.
 * [2.x] The following additions and adjustments have been made to subaquatic voyages:
 * New areas have been added.
 * A wider selection of items can be obtained from voyages.
 * Maximum submersible rank has been increased from 80 to 90.

Housing

 * [2.x][5.x] Furnishings from the FFXIV Furnishing Design Contest have been added.
 * Learn more about the FFXIV Furnishing Design Contest 2017.
 * Learn more about the FFXIV Furnishing Design Contest 2019.
 * Additional contest entries have been selected to serve as new furnishings.


 * [2.x][5.x] New furnishings have been added.
 * [2.x][5.x] New orchestrion rolls have been added.
 * [2.x] The layout of the Online Store & Bonuses category of the Orchestrion List has been adjusted to prevent song titles from being cut off.
 * [2.x][5.x] New aquarium fish have been added.
 * [2.x] A new seed for flowerpots has been added.
 * Moth Orchid Seeds
 * Moth Orchid Seeds can now be purchased from the following vendors:
 * Mist (X:11.0 Y:11.4) – Material Supplier
 * The Lavender Beds (X:11.9 Y:8.3) – Material Supplier
 * The Goblet (X:10.9 Y:8.9) – Material Supplier
 * Shirogane (X:10.5 Y:12.1) - Material Supplier
 * Apartments - Apartment Merchant
 * New Gridania (X:11.0 Y:11.2) - Tanie

The Manderville Gold Saucer

 * [2.x][4.x][5.x] The following additions have been made to Triple Triad:
 * New cards have been added.
 * The chance of receiving Triple Triad cards upon defeating NPCs has been increased.
 * The rules for building Triple Triad card decks have been adjusted.
 * Following these adjustments, it is now possible to include both four and five star cards in a single deck.
 * {| class="wikitable"

! Before !! After Four stars or higher: one only || Three stars or less: no restriction Four stars or higher: up to two cards Five stars: one only
 * Three stars or less: no restriction
 * Three stars or less: no restriction
 * }
 * [2.x] The following additions and adjustments have been made to Doman Mahjong:
 * The display of opponent names can now be set to initials.
 * Name display settings can be changed in the Settings menu under the Mahjong tab of the Gold Saucer window.
 * An explanation for discarded tiles has been added.


 * [2.x] New prizes are available for purchase using MGP.
 * Players can now purchase certain prizes that were available during the Make it Rain Campaign in previous years.

Miscellaneous

 * [2.x][4.x][5.x] Prizes available in exchange for Khloe's Gold Certificate of Commendation, Khloe's Silver Certificate of Commendation, and Khloe's Bronze Certificate of Commendation have been adjusted.
 * [5.x] The following additions and adjustments have been made to Faux Hollows:
 * The available trial for Faux Hollows has been changed.
 * {| class="wikitable"

! Before !! After
 * The Navel (Unreal) || The Whorleater (Unreal)
 * }
 * Different unreal trials will be available in each major patch.
 * New items are available in exchange for faux leaves.
 * New items are available in exchange for faux leaves.


 * [2.x][5.x] New hairstyles have been added.

Resolved issues
The following issues have been addressed.
 * An issue wherein accepting pixie beast tribe quests as a blue mage prevented quest progression under certain conditions.
 * An issue in the Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks wherein players could use the Cast action at certain locations that are not bodies of water.
 * An issue when using certain lost debuff actions wherein their debuff icons persisted even after their effects expired.
 * This was a visual bug only. The effects did not persist longer than intended.
 * An issue wherein using the blue mage spell Sharpened Knife initiated auto-attack.
 * An issue wherein the description of the blue mage spell Level 5 Death contained erroneous text.
 * An issue wherein players under the effect of the blue mage spell Aetherial Mimicry could not change the position of the Aetherial Mimicry action on their active set hotbars.
 * An issue in the dungeon Halatali wherein players could attack enemies from a specific location without taking damage.
 * An issue in the dungeon the Swallow's Compass wherein enemies became invulnerable under certain conditions, preventing dungeon progression.
 * An issue wherein completing the dungeon the Heroes' Gauntlet via Duty Roulette yielded a larger gil reward than other dungeons in the same roulette.
 * An issue wherein the Greed Only loot option is erroneously set when entering instanced dungeons under certain conditions.
 * An issue in the trial the Minstrel's Ballad: Tsukuyomi's Pain wherein the item Celestial Kimono Remnant was not subject to loot rules.
 * An issue in the trial the Great Hunt (Extreme) wherein it was possible to survive mechanics designed to KO players who fail to complete them.
 * An issue in the alliance raid the Ridorana Lighthouse wherein certain enemies lacked immunity to certain status effects.
 * An issue in the alliance raid the Puppets' Bunker wherein the Down for the Count status effect did not expire under certain circumstances, preventing player movement.
 * An issue in the raid the Final Coil of Bahamut - Turn 2 wherein partway through the raid, player pets ceased dealing damage to enemies.
 * An issue in the raid Deltascape V1.0 wherein certain player status effects were forcibly removed after Alte Roite's Thin Ice mechanic ends.
 * An issue in the raids Eden's Promise: Anamorphosis and Eden's Promise: Anamorphosis (Savage) wherein the icon for the debuff Prey persisted even after the effect expired.
 * This was a visual bug only. The effect did not persist longer than intended.
 * An issue in the raid Eden's Promise: Eternity wherein it was possible to summon pets outside of the starting circle before the duty commences.
 * An issue in the instanced duty the Bozjan southern front wherein the graphics of certain enemies did not display properly.
 * An issue when undertaking the guildleve "Walk Like a Mandragora" wherein treasure chests spawned in the ground, preventing them from being opened.
 * An issue when challenging the Masked Carnivale stage Beauty and a Beast wherein players did not receive experience points from certain enemies.
 * An issue in the treasure dungeon the Shifting Oubliettes of Lyhe Ghiah wherein certain roulette animations did not display properly.
 * An issue when wearing Brand New Alphinaud's Attire wherein tails of certain races did not display.
 * An issue wherein graphics for the furnishing Bamboo Copse did not display properly.
 * An issue wherein the item Cashmere Attire Coffer could not be sold on the market board.
 * An issue wherein the minion Amaro Hatchling was not listed in the correct order in the Minion Guide.
 * An issue when viewing the Triple Triad card list wherein the coordinates listed under Acquisition for certain cards was incorrect.
 * An issue wherein the graphics for certain gear did not display correctly.
 * An issue wherein the graphics for certain gear did not display correctly when using the Sit or Sit on Ground emotes.
 * An issue when viewing the Skysteel Tools Collectables Exchange window wherein search results when using the Search for Item subcommand did not display properly.
 * An issue wherein the graphical effects of crafter primary tools did not display when repairing items.
 * Although the Patch 5.45 notes listed an issue wherein effects erroneously displayed when repairing items, we have adjusted all crafter primary tools to display effects when repairing.
 * An issue when viewing the Gathering Log wherein the locations listed for gathering Amh Araeng Seasonings and Rarefied Night Pepper were inaccurate.
 * An issue when gathering wherein error messages displayed the names of other characters under certain conditions.
 * An issue when fishing wherein, under certain conditions, the actions Identical Cast and Surface Slap could be used when it should not have been possible.
 * An issue wherein the graphics of the Raimdellopterus and Samurai Fish angler's prints did not display correctly.
 * An issue wherein, under certain conditions, the amount of experience earned by retainers via quick exploration ventures was incorrect.
 * An issue when using group pose wherein the Disable Target Motion command did not stop the motion of the Angelic Wings fashion accessory when used by a friend or party member.
 * An issue when using group pose wherein mount actions did not replay when group pose was used in midair or when floating in water.
 * An issue when using Explorer Mode wherein the Duty Failed graphic displayed when time in a dungeon expired.
 * An issue when viewing the Journal wherein quest and levequest completion status was not properly updated under certain conditions.
 * An issue when viewing the Companion window wherein the ★ symbols indicating the number of times a companion increased their rank level cap did not display.
 * An issue when viewing the Friend List window wherein selecting a friend with the New Adventurer status and attempting to use the Teleport to Nearest Aetheryte subcommand results in an error under certain conditions.
 * The "Teleport to Nearest Aetheryte" command is available after using the Aetheryte Pendulum item.
 * An issue when using the Search for Item subcommand wherein the results for retainers whose contracts have expired did not display properly.
 * An issue in the Log Filter wherein log messages pertaining to the use of orchestrions were erroneously categorized as system messages.
 * Other minor text issues have also been addressed.
 * An issue when viewing the Saved Data Management menu on the PlayStation®4 wherein data created via the Duty Recorder was erroneously labeled in Japanese.

Other various issues have also been addressed.

Known issues

 * An issue when viewing the shop or exchange window of certain NPCs wherein attempting to close the game by clicking the X at the top right of the client causes an unexpected error (Windows® and Mac only).
 * An issue wherein certain graphics for the housing exterior fixture Medium Forge's Walls do not display correctly.
 * An issue in the alliance raid the Tower at Paradigm's Breach wherein the help text for certain duty actions is incorrect.
 * An issue in the instanced battle of the quest "Sleep Now in Sapphire" wherein the target ring that appears when targeting Sapphire Weapon does not reflect changes made in Patch 5.5.
 * An issue wherein high resolution UI assets are not available for certain icons and text.
 * An issue in the Firmament when a Fête is underway wherein changing areas from the Firmament to another location causes the wrong BGM to play during the loading screen.
 * An issue wherein the "Take Screenshot" option in the Create menu does not function (PlayStation®5).
 * It is still possible to take screenshots by pressing and holding the Create button on the controller.
 * This issue will be addressed in a future system software update for PlayStation®5.
 * An issue wherein screenshots are not saved if taken when earning multiple trophies at the same time (PlayStation®5).
 * This issue will be addressed in a future system software update for PlayStation®5.
 * An issue wherein subtitles appear small than intended during certain cutscenes (PlayStation®5).
 * An issue wherein the music does not transition correctly when entering or leaving combat (Playstation®5).

27 April 2021
The following adjustments have been made.
 * The Deluxe Heavenscracker item can no longer be sold.
 * Sound driver stability has been improved for the PlayStation®5 version.

The following issues have been addressed.
 * An issue wherein certain graphics did not appear correctly during cutscenes in the main scenario quest "Righteous Indignation." (PlayStation®5)
 * An issue when playing the quests "Precious Reclamation," "A Thousand and One Farewells," and "It Takes an Enclave," wherein a quest NPC did not display under certain conditions, preventing quest progression.
 * An issue when playing the quest "Ancient Goblin Secrets" wherein cutscenes did not play correctly when speaking with the NPC Notched Bone, preventing quest progression.
 * An issue in the quest "Momentary Miracle" wherein cutscenes did not play correctly upon accepting the quest, preventing the quest from being accepted.
 * An issue when playing the quests "Eternity, Loyalty, Honesty" and "The Burdens We Bear" wherein graphics did not display properly in Azys Lla under certain conditions.
 * An issue in in the final boss battle in the alliance raid the Tower at Paradigm's Breach wherein mechanics dealt damage to players who had completed mechanics correctly.
 * An issue in the battle with Red Girl in the alliance raid the Tower at Paradigm's Breach wherein mechanics dealt damage to players who had completed mechanics correctly.
 * An issue in the battle with Hansel and Gretel in the alliance raid the Tower at Paradigm's Breach wherein enemies could not be targeted under certain conditions and therefore could not be defeated.
 * An issue in the alliance raid the Tower at Paradigm's Breach wherein the game servers would crash under certain conditions.
 * An issue in the duty Delubrum Reginae (Savage) wherein Trinity Seeker ceased activity aside from auto-attacking under certain conditions.
 * An issue in the raid the Unending Coil of Bahamut (Ultimate) wherein the graphics of certain mechanics did not display correctly.
 * An issue in the trial the Cloud Deck (Extreme) wherein the name of the instance displayed upon entering the duty was inaccurate.
 * An issue wherein unobtained Resplendent tools were purchasable from the Calamity Salvager NPC and the Journeyman Salvager housing NPC.
 * "Purchase Quest Rewards" → "Purchase Achievement Rewards III" had been disabled for the corresponding NPCs as a temporary measure, and will be reenabled with the implementation of this Hotfix.
 * An issue wherein company crests could not be added to the following items:
 * Shadowstalker's Helm / Shadowstalker's Armor / Shadowcleaver's Helm / Shadowcleaver's Armor / Brand New Alphinaud's Attire
 * An issue wherein the graphics for the following items did not display correctly: (PlayStation®5)
 * Aesthete's Saw / Aesthete's Round Knife / Aesthete's Frypan
 * An issue wherein the graphics for the Stuffed Bear furnishing did not display correctly. (PlayStation®5)
 * An issue wherein attempting to gather as a miner or botanist while mounted caused the game client to crash under certain conditions.
 * An issue when using the fisher action Release List wherein gamepad and keyboard controls were unable to select what to release.
 * A rare issue under certain conditions wherein players may be unable to log back in after utilizing the World Visit System to visit a World that was previously set as their Home World.
 * A rare issue under certain conditions wherein players may be unable to log back in after utilizing the Home World Transfer System to change their Home World to one that was previously designated as their Home World.
 * An issue wherein under certain conditions, the order of items in retainers' inventories were altered upon returning to your Home World after visiting another World using the World Visit System.
 * An issue when viewing the shop or exchange window of certain NPCs wherein attempting to close the game by clicking the X at the top right of the client caused an unexpected error. (Windows® and Mac only)
 * An issue wherein using a gamepad to operate an orchestrion caused the game client to crash under certain conditions.
 * An issue wherein Free Trial accounts were unable to obtain achievement rewards from the Achievements menu.
 * An issue in the Lavender Beds wherein certain NPCs did not display correctly.
 * An issue wherein Cutscene 4 from the quest “Blood of Emerald” did not play correctly when viewed in The Unending Journey.
 * An issue wherein subtitles appear smaller than intended during certain cutscenes. (PlayStation®5)
 * An issue wherein the controller would vibrate under certain conditions even when vibration was not enabled in the System Configuration menu. (PlayStation®5)
 * An issue wherein HDR output was used even when "On When Supported" is enabled in the PlayStation®5 console settings. (PlayStation®5)
 * An issue wherein water sound effects did not play correctly. (PlayStation®5)
 * An issue wherein the music does not transition correctly when entering or leaving combat. (Playstation®5)

The following issues were addressed in a PlayStation®5 system software update.
 * The "Take Screenshot" option in the Create menu did not function. (PlayStation®5).
 * Screenshots were not saved when earning multiple trophies at the same time. (PlayStation®5)