Final Fantasy XIV Online Buried Memory Brings Island Sanctuary

SQUARE ENIX has released the new patch 6.2 ‘Buried Memory’ for Final Fantasy XIV Online which brings Island Sanctuary, Expanded Duty Support, and more to the game. Buried Memory is a major update for Final Fantasy XIV Online, and it brings all-new content to the game further expanding the game with new features, quests, and more for players to complete. Apart from patch 6.2, SQUARE ENIX has also released the details of patch 6.25 which is slated to arrive in the game soon as well.

The latest update Patch 6.2 Buried Memory allows players to get away from all the hassle to their own Island Sanctuary where they can build and explore their own personal farm on an island paradise abundant with wildlife by gathering materials, building facilities, caring for creatures, and more. This is possible without the need for prior crafting or gathering experience. Apart from the Island Sanctuary, the patch also continues to expand the Duty Support System.

After the new update, players will be able to complete 4-player main scenario dungeons and trials alongside a party of NPCs. The latest update includes support for main scenario dungeons from the 2.x series to 3.0(Snowcloak, The Keeper of the Lake, Sohm AI, The Aery, and The Vault.) Key features of the new content added to Final Fantasy XIV Online Patch 6.2 are:

New Main Scenario Quests – The epic story of the Warrior of Light continues as they set forth for a world engulfed in Darkness with this latest chapter.
New Side Story Quests – Experience the continuation of Tataru’s Grand Endeavor.
New Dungeon – New challenges await in the Fell Court of Troia.
New Trial – Band together with seven other players in a new trial with both Normal and Extreme difficulties.
New 8-Player Raid – Pandæmonium: Abyssos will be available in both Normal and Savage difficulties to challenge the most seasoned players. The Savage difficulty raid is planned for release one week following the launch of Patch 6.2.
New Unreal Trial – Battle against Sephirot in Containment Bay S1T7 (Unreal).
PvP Updates – PvP Series 2 and Crystalline Conflict Season 3 are now available with the release of Patch 6.2. Rival Wings Hidden Gorge content will also resume, along with adjustments to PvP actions and updates to the Crystalline Conflict ranked matching system.
Continued Improvements to the Main Scenario:
- The Duty Support feature will be expanded to include main scenario dungeons from the 2.x series to 3.0 (Snowcloak, The Keeper of the Lake, Sohm Al, The Aery, and The Vault).
- The Steps of Faith trial has been reworked into a solo quest battle.
- The Thornmarch trial has been revamped.
Miscellaneous Updates – Additional content including updates to adventurer plates and portraits, glamour dresser capacity expansion from 400 to 800 slots, and more.

SQUARE ENIX has also announced the details which will be featured in the upcoming Patch 6.25 which will arrive at a later date. Details can be found later:

New Side Story Quests – Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures continue in Patch 6.25.
New Weapon Enhancement Quests – Players can obtain and enhance Manderville Weapons throughout the Patch 6.x series, which will begin in the Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures questline.
New Tribal Quests: Omicron – New daily quests for Disciples of the Land.
New “Variant Dungeons” Battle Content – Players can enjoy new variable-difficulty dungeons—beginning with the Sil’dihn Subterrane—designed for 1-4 players, with the difficulty of enemies scaling depending on party size. Players will explore dungeons with Nanamo, featuring branching routes, which change depending on player actions within the dungeon. Folios can also be obtained from each route, which can be pieced together to deduce secrets and complete the entire story.
Criterion Dungeons – High difficulty four-player content featuring a visually similar area to the Variant Dungeons, but with a set route. Criterion dungeons will feature two options of difficulties, each with its own unique set of rules and characteristics.

At this point, The Rising in-game event is live in the game until September 12, which features a new quest from the Wandering Minstrel. If you want to take part in the event, you can seek out the Wandering Minstrel at Ul’dah’s Steps of Nald and receive a Clockwork Solus minion by completing the season event quest. SQUARE ENIX has also published the new Final Fantasy XIV Online Starter Guide Series which is a seven-part online video series, and it provides novice players tips and tricks on their journey. It is now available on YouTube, and we have linked the first episode below for you:

Are you looking forward to jumping back into Final Fantasy XIV Online to try out the new Buried Memory patch? Let us know in the comments section below.