LOS ANGELES (Nov. 1, 2024) – During today’s Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast, FINAL FANTASY™ XIV Online Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida revealed a new trailer for Patch 7.1 “Crossroads,” the first major update following the release of the latest expansion Dawntrail™, alongside the release date of Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
The Patch 7.1 trailer can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/T_UMKggEkUI
During the broadcast, Yoshida showcased “Echoes of Vana'diel,” the highly anticipated crossover alliance raid series with FINAL FANTASY XI, the first MMORPG from SQUARE ENIX®. The first raid in the series, “Jeuno: The First Walk,” will be implemented in Patch 7.1, bringing the worlds of both iconic MMORPGs together in 24-player battle content as adventurers journey into the world of Vana'diel. Yoshida also looked at the upcoming “Ultimate” difficulty 8-player raid (coming in Patch 7.11), first “Chaotic” difficulty 24-player battle content (arriving one week after Patch 7.15), updates to PvP content, Hall of Novice tutorials, and more.
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The Patch 7.1 series will feature new content, updates and more, including:
For more information and the latest updates on content set to arrive with Patch 7.1 and subsequent sub-patches, please visit the promotional site: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/dawntrail/patch_7_1
Also announced during the broadcast, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail -- The Art of Succession -Relics of Heritage- is scheduled for release on April 29, 2025, and is now available for pre-order at the Square Enix Store with pre-orders at other major booksellers beginning from November 2. This full-color art book contains hundreds of pages of artwork created for the Dawntrail expansion, including illustrations of characters, environments, equipment, and more. The physical art book also includes an in-game item code for a wind-up Erenville minion. For more information, visit: https://sqex.to/db3ZB
Flibustier Paris is a family-owned jewelry brand, creating high-quality jewels “Handmade in France”. In collaboration with FFXIV, Flibustier Paris has created a dedicated collection of 3 bracelets in gemstones and 925 silver, representing each Grand Company from the game: The Maelstrom, The Order of the Twin Adder and The Immortal Flames. Pre-orders start today on Friday, November 1 on both International and Japanese Flibustier Paris websites. For more information and to pre-order, please visit: https://flibustierparis.com/
With more than 30 million total registered players, 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
Related Links
Dawntrail Promotional Site: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/dawntrail
SQUARE ENIX® Press Site: https://press.na.square-enix.com/
Official Player Site, The Lodestone®: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone
Official Facebook®: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
Official X (previously Twitter): @FF_XIV_EN
Official Instagram®: @ffxiv
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- New Main Scenario Quests – Crossroads
- New Dungeon – Yuweyawata Field Station
- New 24-Player Alliance Raid – Echoes of Vana’diel - Jeuno: The First Walk
- New Trial – The Minstrel’s Ballad: Sphene's Burden
- New Unreal Trial – The Jade Stoa (Unreal): Face off against Byakko, one of the Four Lords, at level 100
- Chaotic Alliance Raid – The Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic): A new 24-player, high-difficulty raid arriving one week after Patch 7.15
- New Ultimate Raid – Futures Rewritten (Ultimate)
- New Allied Society Quests – Players will be able to participate in new allied society quests for the Pelupelu that are designed for battle classes and jobs
- A New Custom Delivery Client – Nitowikwe
- Additional Role & Wachumeqimeqi Quests – Players who have completed all Dawntrail role quests or all Wachumeqimeqi quests will be able to enjoy a finale to wrap-up their respective stories
- New Hildibrand Quest Series – Everyone’s favorite inspector returns for more antics in Dawntrail
- New Game+ Support for Patch 7.0 – Replay main scenario quests, job quests, and role quests
- Duty Support Additions – Support for the non-main scenario quest dungeon Halatali will be implemented, with further additions in the future
- Player Housing Update - The ability to select interior designs from different residential areas regardless of the location of the plot and new interior designs will be added
- Player Versus Player Update – Rework of multiple Crystalline Conflict maps, PvP action changes, and more
- Miscellaneous Updates – Additional updates for the Hall of the Novice with training for a wide range of different battle mechanics, NPC voiceovers added to Doman Mahjong, and more
For more information and the latest updates on content set to arrive with Patch 7.1 and subsequent sub-patches, please visit the promotional site: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/dawntrail/patch_7_1
Also announced during the broadcast, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail -- The Art of Succession -Relics of Heritage- is scheduled for release on April 29, 2025, and is now available for pre-order at the Square Enix Store with pre-orders at other major booksellers beginning from November 2. This full-color art book contains hundreds of pages of artwork created for the Dawntrail expansion, including illustrations of characters, environments, equipment, and more. The physical art book also includes an in-game item code for a wind-up Erenville minion. For more information, visit: https://sqex.to/db3ZB
Flibustier Paris is a family-owned jewelry brand, creating high-quality jewels “Handmade in France”. In collaboration with FFXIV, Flibustier Paris has created a dedicated collection of 3 bracelets in gemstones and 925 silver, representing each Grand Company from the game: The Maelstrom, The Order of the Twin Adder and The Immortal Flames. Pre-orders start today on Friday, November 1 on both International and Japanese Flibustier Paris websites. For more information and to pre-order, please visit: https://flibustierparis.com/
With more than 30 million total registered players, 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
Related Links
Dawntrail Promotional Site: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/dawntrail
SQUARE ENIX® Press Site: https://press.na.square-enix.com/
Official Player Site, The Lodestone®: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone
Official Facebook®: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
Official X (previously Twitter): @FF_XIV_EN
Official Instagram®: @ffxiv
#FFXIV
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© SQUARE ENIXSquare Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 195 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 91 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
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LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © YOSHITAKA AMANO
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