Final Fantasy XIV's 6.1 update improves NPC support, allows solo play for A Realm Reborn content

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The first major update for Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker has arrived in the form of 6.1: Newfound Adventure. With so much being added to the game, it’s hard to know where to start, but new players/alts may have the best change in the form of Duty Support.

Duty Support allows players to tackle the dungeons in A Realm Reborn’s Main Story Quest without having to wait on a party. This is excellent not just for players who want to go solo but for DPS players who have excessively long queues.

Back in Shadowbringers and Endwalker, something similar showed up, where players could use NPCs to run through the dungeons of the current expansion’s content. While a welcome move, players also had to grind these to level up the NPCs to keep them relevant.

For newcomers to the game and people who simply prefer not to party, Final Fantasy XIV’s Duty Support system is just what they need. This only covers A Realm Reborn's main story scenario, but further updates will add Heavensward and Stormblood. The ultimate goal is to make sure that everyone can play Final Fantasy XIV, no matter how they want to play.

People who wanted to play solo or create content for their Twitch/YouTube channels without having to interact with other players used to have a hard time earlier. This was a pain since the MSQ for Final Fantasy XIV requires at least some grouping.

It will also help players who have long queue times, such as DPS. Wait times for dungeons as a DPS player can be cruel and frustrating, and this will help alleviate some of that.

Final Fantasy XIV's 6.1 update is huge, and there’s so much to be excited about. The story will continue, and the aftermath of the Endwalker story will be on display.

The patch notes were massive, and there’s a lot to love