London (20th June, 2025) – Today, SQUARE ENIX revealed the next major patch for FINAL FANTASY™ XIV Online as part of the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast. Patch 7.3: “The Promise of Tomorrow” was revealed alongside an Early August 2025 release.
During the broadcast, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida revealed the first details of planned updates for the Patch 7.3 series, including new main scenario quests, the next chapter of the Echoes of Vana'diel alliance raid series, a brand-new Deep Dungeon, the first update to the gathering and crafting focused Cosmic Exploration, and much more.
An archive of the stream (Japanese audio only) can be viewed here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2491010843?t=0h33m19s
Patch 7.3 brings a wealth of new updates and additions, alongside further updates to come in the 7.3x series including:
- New Main Scenario Quests
- New Alliance Raid – Echoes of Vana'diel, Part 2: San d'Oria: The Second Walk
- New Dungeon – The Meso Terminal
- New Trial – Includes both Normal and Extreme modes
- New Deep Dungeon – Pilgrim’s Traverse
- New Unreal Trial – The Wreath of Snakes (Unreal): Take on Seiryu, one of the Four Lords, at level 100
- Cosmic Exploration: New Planet – Phaenna – A new planet for intrepid crafters and gatherers to explore, as well as additional updates and changes
- Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures
- New Allied Society Quests – Yok Huy
- New Treasure Dungeon – Vault Oneiron
- Duty Support Additions – Support for the Cutter’s Cry will be added
- PvP Updates – The start of PvP Series 9, existing action adjustments, new ranked tiers and the addition of a new Crystalline Conflict arena: the Bayside Battleground
- Weapon Enhancements Quests – Phantom Weapons
For more information, please visit the promotional site: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/dawntrail/
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Chronicles of Light (Novel), Volume II, the second collection of short stories expanding upon the rich lore of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is now available for pre-order. This hardcover, foil-stamped volume presents thirty stories originally published on the official FINAL FANTASY XIV website. Adding to the expanded lore of Shadowbringers, Endwalker, and Dawntrail, these stories were included in the Tales from the Shadows, Tales from the Twilight, Tales from the Dawn, and Tales under the New Moon side stories. Each chapter is accompanied by an illustration created specifically for this book by acclaimed FINAL FANTASY artist Toshiyuki Itahana.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Chronicles of Light (Novel), Volume II, is scheduled for physical print release in December 2025 and is now available for pre-order at the Square Enix Store with pre-orders at other major booksellers beginning from 21st June. The digital eBook edition will release on 7th October 2025. More information can be found here: https://sqex.link/48vo
Volume 2 of The Ultimate FINAL FANTASY XIV Cookbook, the highly anticipated second official cookbook featuring another journey into the culinary delights centered around critically acclaimed expansions Shadowbringers, Endwalker, and Dawntrail is now available for pre-order on the Square Enix Store. Releasing 21st October, the 192-page cookbook includes stunning photography and easy to follow cooking instructions, allowing readers to be delighted as they create cuisine from the world of FINAL FANTASY XIV. Dishes in this volume include Alpine Breakfast, Tacos de Carne Asada, the Pudding of Perseverance & Prominence and many more. The Ultimate FINAL FANTASY XIV Cookbook Volume 2: The Culinarian’s Journey from Shadow to Shore is available to pre-order now at the Square Enix Store and select retailers.
With more than 30 million total registered accounts, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The Free Trial includes all content from A Realm Reborn, the Heavensward and Stormblood expansions (and updates through Patch 4.58). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to three full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information can be found at: https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial
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