Final Fantasy XIV Heavensturn Event: Start Date, Rewards, How To Play

Square Enix are keen to kick off the new year with a bang, and in Final Fantasy XIV players will be able to take part in their first celebration of the year — Heavensturn. Players will be taking part in a series of quests involving Ryu Metsuke, Ryonosuke and more. 

As part of this event, players will be able to earn themselves some exciting rewards, as well as enjoy the omikuji to receive a fortune for the upcoming year. Below, we'll go over everything you need to know about this event, including its start date and time, rewards, and how to take part.

FFXIV Heavensturn Event: Start Date & Time

Players will have roughly two weeks to get stuck into the Heavensturn event in Final Fantasy XIV, with it beginning late December. The event runs across the following times:

• Starts: Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 7:00 AM (PST)
• Ends: Monday, January 15, 2024 at 6:59 AM (PST)

How To Start FFXIV Heavensturn Event: Quest Starter Location

The quest location for the Final Fantasy XIV Heavensturn event is fairly easy to find. Players will need to start their search in Limsa Lominsa, Upper Decks where they'll be looking for Ryu Metsuke. 

The exact coordinates for this NPC are: X:11.5 Y:13.9

FFXIV Heavensturn Event: All Rewards

Part of the joy in taking part in these seasonal events is the exclusive rewards that are on offer, and this Heavensturn is no different. By completing the available quests during the event period, players can earn themselves the following:

• Ryunosuke Minion

This little buddy, who is definitely a dragon (don't look too closely) is an adorable addition to your Minion collection in Final Fantasy XIV. Be sure to grab him while you have the chance.