The Cosmic Exploration Begins in FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

The latest update for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is now out. Patch 7.21 takes players to the stars with Cosmic Exploration. It features large-scale gameplay for Disciples of the Hand and Land.

As exploration progresses, the appearance of the base camp changes with new areas unlocked and a variety of rewards can be obtained. The first goal is to establish a base upon the Source's moon in a location called Sinus Ardorum. Players can travel to Sinus Ardorum at any time by speaking with Drivingway in Mare Lamentorum.

Those who complete stellar missions can see their progress increase. Once the progress gauge has been filled and the respective project completed, cosmic exploration then proceeds to the next stage. As cosmic exploration proceeds, new types of stellar missions are added alongside different facilities.

New Side Quests

Patch 7.21 introduces new side story quests to the game. Here are those side quests and details:

A Cosmic Homecoming

• Class/Level: Disciple of the Hand or Land level 10

• Location: Old Sharlayan (X:12.6 Y:13.6)

• Quest-starter: Namingway

• Prerequisite: Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Endwalker."

Passion, Thy Name Is Ardorum

• Class/Level: Disciple of the Hand or Land level 10

• Location: Sinus Ardorum (X:20.4 Y:20.0)

• Quest-starter: Searchingway

• Prerequisite: Players must first complete the sidequest "A Cosmic Homecoming," and achieve a certain rank in cosmic exploration.

A Manager's Patience

• Class/Level: Disciple of the Hand or Land level 10

• Location: Sinus Ardorum (X:21.6 Y:21.1)

• Quest-starter: Mumukko

• Prerequisite: Players must first complete the quest "Passion, Thy Name Is Ardorum," and contribute a certain amount to cosmic exploration.

A Manager's Persistence

• Class/Level: Disciple of the Hand or Land level 10

• Location: Sinus Ardorum (X:21.6 Y:21.1)

• Quest-starter: Mumukko

• Prerequisite: Players must first complete the quest "A Manager's Patience."

Cosmic Tools

Players who participate in cosmic exploration can obtain class-specific tools for Disciples of the Hand and Land which can be enhanced. To unlock these tools, they'll need to talk with Researchingway in Sinus Ardorum.

By using the cosmic prototype coffer obtained by completing the quest "A Cosmic Homecoming," players have the chance to get their hands the first cosmic tool prototype of their current class. They can obtain subsequent prototypes by speaking with Researchingway in Sinus Ardorum.

See what else Patch 7.21 adds to the game here.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga includes content from A Realm Reborn along with expansions Heavensward and Stormblood. A free trial is available which lets players enjoy hundreds of hours of gameplay and story experiences without limit on playtime. Get FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on Steam now.