The team will also be able to place a greater density of objects. This is shown off in the example below. 
Note how the ground texture has additional texture with an added layer. This wasn't possible before.
Final Fantasy XIV invents Grass 2
Yoshida was frustrated when there was a scene in the Endwalker scenario that didn't look good due to the grass quality, and wanted it removed for that specific part.
Additional lighting points will improve visual quality, depth, and immersion and higher-resolution shadows will have increased movement and decreased flickering effects.
In Mare Lamentorum, they wanted the lighting to exude that it was being emanated from a distant source, but there were areas where the shadows would flicker. They hope this update will make them look crisper.
The team is still testing ambient occlusion and fog effects, but samples aren't ready to present.
These features affect the overall performance of the game, so they want to proceed carefully.
The third future concept: "continuing to provide regular updates on an appropriate schedule."
6.1 is planned for April. Hildibrand (he shall not be forgotten) returns in "Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures" in patch 6.1 through 6.5. A new series of sidequests called "Tataru's Grand Endeavor" will be in patch 6.1 through 6.5.
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