Final Fantasy XIV Online Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Square Enix has released a new Final Fantasy XIV Online update for Nintendo Switch 2, aimed chiefly at reducing loading times during transitions within duties. The patch also fixes a touchscreen issue that could wrongly remove touch-only players for inactivity, making the console version more reliable to play.
The update addresses numerous quest, duty and Occult Crescent bugs, including incorrect visual and sound effects, movement problems and buffs being removed incorrectly. It also fixes some equipment graphics issues, an incorrect configuration-sharing category, and an exploit that let incapacitated players re-enter certain duties after being expelled.
In short
- Switch 2 loading transitions in duties should now be faster.
- Touch-only players should no longer be removed as inactive.
- The patch fixes many quest, combat and visual bugs.
Explained simply
Final Fantasy XIV Online is a long-running online role-playing game made by Square Enix. Players create characters, explore its fantasy world and take part in quests and group activities called duties, which include battles and other challenges.
The Nintendo Switch 2 version lets players access the game on Nintendo’s console. Because the game relies on frequent transitions between areas and activities, loading times and controls such as the touchscreen can affect how smoothly it plays.
The reported fixes cover several parts of the game, from quests and equipment to duties and the Occult Crescent, an area for group activities. These changes matter because they can help prevent technical problems from interrupting play or affecting how players take part.
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