FFXIV brings The Rising back for its 13th anniversary

Final Fantasy XIV will bring back The Rising on August 27 for the game’s 13th anniversary. Square Enix announced the seasonal event on August 21, setting a two-week window for players to complete its new quest and collect the associated rewards.

FFXIV: confirmed details

The event begins at 12:00 AM PDT on August 27 and ends at 7:59 AM PDT on September 10. Characters at level 15 or above can start The Symphony of Life by speaking with the wandering minstrel in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks at coordinates X:11.0, Y:12.8.

What changes for players

A low level requirement keeps the anniversary accessible to recent arrivals without removing the need to reach Limsa Lominsa. The fixed window matters more than ordinary quest pacing because seasonal content leaves on September 10. Returning players should also check the Rising vendor for selected items from previous editions.

Release and platform context

FFXIV is the commonly used abbreviation for Final Fantasy XIV Online. The listed times come from Square Enix’s official announcement and should be converted for local schedules. The event post confirms the quest and dates but leaves the precise new reward descriptions to its accompanying event page and in-game interface.

This report reflects the developer’s official information published on August 21, 2026. Features, schedules and balance can change after publication, so the linked announcement and current game build remain the final references.

Source: official Steam announcement. The dates and named features come from that primary source; the analysis is our own.

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