FINAL FANTASY XIV was updated on September 8, 2026, at 11:55 p.m. PDT, or 6:55 a.m. UTC on September 9, 2026. The official note, published on September 9, specifies that no client update is required. Further coverage appears in theJEU.VIDEOnews section.
FFXIV Beastmaster update: the fixed scenario
The issue involved a specific sequence: the character lost connection and left the area just as the Beastmaster's pet was using a weapon skill that restores its master's HP. In this situation, the server could crash. Theofficial note published on the Lodestonestates that this issue has been addressed.
What the FFXIV update changes for players
Players affected by this combination of disconnection, pet skill and HP restoration do not need to download a client update for this version. The correction covers the crash scenario described in the note.
Its scope beyond this case, as well as any potential effect on Beastmaster damage, HP or balance, is not specified. The note only describes the resolution of the reported server crash.
What to remember
- The fix targets a server crash triggered in a specific Beastmaster scenario.
- The update is dated September 8, 2026, at 11:55 p.m. PDT.
- No client update is required.
- The note only describes the reported crash scenario.
For Beastmaster players, the key point is that no client update is required and the reported case has been addressed. The exact scope of the fix beyond this sequence remains unknown.
