Final Fantasy XIV raid gets Savage version and split-half structure
Square Enix also plans to revise the loot system so players are not repeatedly losing rolls, according to game.watch.impress.co.jp.
Square Enix announced at Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo that the 24-player alliance raid in Final Fantasy XIV can be progressed in two halves, a first and a second, according to game.watch.impress.co.jp. The same presentation confirmed that an 8-player high-difficulty Savage version of the alliance raid will be implemented alongside the 24-player version.
Under the new structure, players can queue for the half that offers the reward they want once the initial story quest is complete. The current loot-lotting system, in which players may repeatedly lose rolls, will also be revised.
The Savage version has two battle stages, and its mechanic difficulty is set at the level of Savage tier 3, the company said.
The content is being added as part of the Evangelion collaboration content FINAL FANTASY XIV — EVANGELION – Ghosts of Desire.
Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo
The event is held on October 31 and November 1 at Makuhari Messe, where Square Enix detailed the raid changes.
Quick answers
What is the Savage version of the Final Fantasy XIV alliance raid?
It is an 8-player high-difficulty version of the 24-player alliance raid, with two battle stages and mechanics at the difficulty of Savage tier 3. It will be implemented at the same time as the 24-player raid.
How does the split-half raid structure work?
After the initial story quest, players can queue for either the first or second half of the 24-player alliance raid to pursue the reward they want.
Which collaboration is the new raid part of?
It comes from the Evangelion collaboration content FINAL FANTASY XIV — EVANGELION – Ghosts of Desire.