Exploration event

An exploration event is a type of event in Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. They are characterized by having an area map the player must explore in order to obtain rewards. Generally they do not feature collection points like those explorations found in the main scenario.
== Gameplay ==
Unlike the other event types, exploration events are rather varied as to which their goals are, according to the sub-type they belong (though they aren't categorized in the game).
The first sub-type consists in exploring a map with several stages of difficulty, unlocking new areas of the map in each stage and having stronger enemies. After clearing a stage, the players are rewarded with a crafting recipe and their materials must obtained by repeatedly exploring the dungeon. To this sub-type belong the events Lands of Plenty, Demons Unleashed, Macalania Woods.
The second sub-type also involves unlocking new areas of a map by doing the different stages, but these are strictly based on events from previous Final Fantasy games, which Rain's party experience themselves in realistic visions. Such events are The Giant of Babel, The Crystal Tower, The Big Bridge and The Dreadnought.
The third sub-type consists of explorations wherein Rain's party unveiled memories relating to characters in the main scenario, expanding upon their stories. The player would guide Rain up to certain points in the map which triggered a cutscene, and with each difficulty, a new part of the area map (with new cutscenes) would be unlocked. There were three of these (Memories from the Aquapolis, Shadow of the Empire and The Empire of Light and Dark), but they were discontinued as their 'duty' of exploring side stories was taken over by story events.
The four sub-type is a single area map which must be cleared every day during the event period, as the dungeon missions change each day and give new rewards. This non-standard events are mostly Global-exclusive. To this category belong Lunar New Year, Festival of Love and Sun, Sand, and Sea (the latter two also have recipes like the first sub-type).
Finally, the most common and fifth sub-type are those explorations related to King Mog's series events, which appear during te second week of such events and come in two difficulties: Easy and Hard. These are area maps recreating certain locations from other Final Fantasy games (the sole exception being Latius Woods - Past). One mission always gives 10,000 units of the event currency if the player can fulfill it. These explorations open and end with a small cutscene involving Lasswell's party, reflecting on the events they witness. The dungeon boss is often a challenging one, for beginners at least.
== List of exploration events ==
Event 	Origin 	Notes 	Region Duration 	Region Duration
Event 	Origin 	Notes 	Japan 	Global
Lands of Plenty 	FFBE 	Revisit the Dalnakya Cavern once more to craft a powerful legendary blade. 	January 15–19, 2016 	September 18–22, 2016
Expedition - Into the Abyss 	FFBE 	Revisit the Earth Shrine to fight powerful monsters and craft powerful abilities. 	January 21 - February 4, 2016	August 19 - September 2, 2016
The Giant of Babel 	FFIV 	In a giant mechanical being, defeat the four Archfiends and their master. 	March 18 - April 1, 2016 	October 14–28, 2016
The Crystal Tower 	FFIII 	Explore the Crystal Tower and face the dark wizard, Xande. 	April 7–21, 2016 	November 4–17, 2016
The Big Bridge 	FFV 	Cross an iconic giant bridge and be challenged by a strange swordsman. 	May 1–15, 2016 	November 25 - December 9, 2016
Memories from the Aquapolis 	FFBE 	See the memories from the Olderion chapter, guided by a mysterious woman. 	May 20 - June 3, 2016 	January 6 - February 2, 2017
Lunar New Year 	FFBE 	In the town of Lunar an annual celebration is held, but this year's has been interrupted by beasts.	- 	January 27 - February 2, 2017
Trials of Love 	FFBE 	Explore a cavern and defeat the monsters that live within to reclaim lovely rewards. 	- 	February 10–16, 2017
The Dreadnought 	FFII 	Assist the Wild Rose Rebellion in destroying the ultimate warship of an evil empire. 	June 10–24, 2016 	February 17 - March 2, 2017
Shadow of the Empire 	FFBE 	 	July 15–29, 2016 	May 5–18, 2017
The Empire of Light and Dark 	FFBE 	The empire's darkest hour: witness the last stand of the "Shield of the Empire". 	August 1–14, 2016 	May 26 - June 8, 2017
Macalania Woods 	FFX 	Catch butterflies in Macalania Woods for crafting while fighting terrible fiends. 	August 10–23, 2016 	June 30 - July 14, 2017
The Web-Weaving Princess 	FFXV 	 	? 	December 1–7, 2017
Destroy the Reactor 	FFVII 	 	? 	December 22–29, 2017
Nam-Yensa Sandsea - Exploration 	FFII 	 	? 	January 26 - February 1, 2018
Festival of Love 	FFBE 	 	- 	February 9–22, 2018
Escape from Alexandria Castle 	FFIX 	 	? 	March 9–15, 2018
Mt. Gagazet - Exploration 	FFX 	 	? 	April 13–19, 2018
Mt. Nibel - Exploration 	FFVII 	 	? 	May 18–24, 2018
Latus Woods - Past 	FFBE 	 	? 	July 13–19, 2018
Dollet - Exploration 	FFVIII 	 	? 	August 10–16, 2018
Shrine of Ru'Avitau - Exploration	FFXI 	 	? 	September 7–13, 2018
Sun, Sand, and Sea 	FFBE 	 	- 	September 21 - October 4, 2018
Fodina Caestino - Exploration 	FFXV 	 	? 	October 12–18, 2018
Big Bridge - Exploration 	FF Type-0	 	? 	November 9–15, 2018
Gaea's Cliff - Exploration 	FFVII 	 	? 	January 18–24, 2019
Dome - Exploration 	FFX 	 	? 	February 8–14, 2019
Doga's Grotto - Exploration 	FFIII 	 	? 	March 15–21, 2019
===Japan-only explorations===
==Trivia==
*The events Orbonne Monastery Vaults and The Misty Bamboo Forest also feature explorations, but both are non-standard King Mog events.
Category:Final Fantasy Brave Exvius events