Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Patch 2.3 Out Now

Defenders of the realm will be happy to know that Final Fantasy XIV has received its latest content patch, Defenders of Eorzea is now live for players. Check out the trailer below and the press release below that for some more details. 



SYDNEY (9th July, 2014) – Square Enix, Ltd. today confirms Defenders of Eorzea, also known as Patch 2.3, for the popular FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn™ online game is available from today.

The newly launched content offers players a number of new dungeon environments to explore, new quests and side quests to follow, skills to acquire and the highly anticipated Chocobo Raising and Housing (Private Chambers). The Patch also features Frontline, a three-faction PVP where up to 72 players can go head-to-head in direct combat. The Frontline battles are set within the boarders of Carteneau, as Eorzea’s nations wage to take hold of the much-coveted Allagan Ruins.

More about Patch 2.3:
When the world is thrown into chaos, who will rise to defend those too weak to defend themselves? The Sahagin summoned Leviathan, Lord of the Whorl, that the unbridled fury of the sea would wash away those who would threaten their livelihood. Eorzea's people turned to the Warriors of Light, who drove this sinister serpent back into the briny deep. Now, new voices can be heard. From the deserts of Thanalan, to the verdant woods of the Black Shroud, to the snowy peaks of Coerthas, these voices cry out for a champion. Who will heed their call as the defender of Eorzea?

A list of the main new content can be found below:
Primal Battle Hard/Extreme Mode: Ramuh
New Dungeons: Hullbreaker Isle, Stone Vigil (Hard Mode), Tam-Tara Deepcroft (Hard Mode)
New Crafting Skill: Desynthesis
The Hunt
Frontline: Three-faction PvP
Continuation of the Crystal Tower
New Main Story and Side Quests
Chocobo Raising
Housing (Private Chambers)

For full details of all content in Defenders of Eorza, please visit: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/special/2_3_Defenders_of_Eorzea/

Defenders of Eorzea (Patch 2.3) for FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is available for Windows PC, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is available now on the PlayStation®3 system, PlayStation®4 system and Windows PC. A free 30-day trial is included for new accounts, with monthly subscriptions starting at $19.95.

For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn, visit: www.finalfantasyxiv.com.