Final Fantasy XIV recently brought the servers up from maintenance to implement hotfixes to the latest Patch 6.08 released last month. The downtime mainly was to implement Steam and Square Enix account integration for Steam players to open Final Fantasy XIV. There were also a few minor bugs involving the Jumbo Cactpot drawing board and sound effect issues under certain conditions. In addition to this, the popular Aether data center now allows new character creation again; it was put on hold due to Endwalker’s popularity late last year.

Here is every change brought to Patch 6.08 with the latest maintenance.

  • Account linking between Steam accounts and Square Enix accounts has been implimented for the Steam version.
  • Following this maintenance, users will be prompted to log in with the Square Enix account they wish to link when launching the game from the Steam software for the first time.
  • The linked Square Enix account will be automatically reflected for subsequent logins.
  • The following issues have been address.
  • An issue wherein the times displayed for the Jumbo Cactpot drawing were incorrect. (Oceanian data centers only)
  • An issue wherein certain ambient sound effects also played in indoor areas.
  • An issue wherein sounds were not properly played with certain system configurations. (Mac only)

Patch 6.08 addressed many issues with underperforming jobs. Here are the full patch notes for those who have not seen the changes from last month.

  • Following this maintenance, users will be prompted to log in with the Square Enix account they wish to link when launching the game from the Steam software for the first time.

  • The linked Square Enix account will be automatically reflected for subsequent logins.

  • An issue wherein the times displayed for the Jumbo Cactpot drawing were incorrect. (Oceanian data centers only)

  • An issue wherein certain ambient sound effects also played in indoor areas.

  • An issue wherein sounds were not properly played with certain system configurations. (Mac only)

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. (Windows®)

Gamepad Settings

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. (Windows®)

Turning off Immerse Spatial Audio will now automatically reactivate the last active setting of the Equalizer Mode.

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.

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.