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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: Online Multiplayer
Release Date: Summer 2024

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'Final Fantasy XIV Online' v7.5: Trail to the Heavens Gets April Date, Reveals First Content Details - Trailer

by Rainier on March 13, 2026 @ 5:52 p.m. PDT

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail brings an abundance of fresh content, including an increased level cap, multiple new jobs, sprawling new areas, new allied tribes, new dungeons, and new core battle content such as FATEs, Hunts, Treasure Hunts, and sidequests, and much more.

Eorzea, an awe-inspiring land of endless possibilities. Whether you choose to battle fierce creatures in the wilderness, fashion the ultimate blade in the forge, or swap tall tales in the local tavern, the history of Final Fantasy XIV will be shaped by your actions. Choose from an exotic variety of races, looks and classes to fashion your hero. Change classes simply by equipping a different weapon or tool and tackle an ever-changing assortment of level quests alone or with friends.

In addition to bringing the long-running story arc that began with A Realm Reborn to its conclusion, Endwalker will mark a new beginning for the MMO, setting the stage for new adventures that longtime fans and new players can enjoy together. The new expansion will bring an abundance of new features, including multiple new jobs, an increased level cap, vast new areas, updates to the battle system, a variety of new challenges to overcome, as well as crafter and gatherer content.

The Final Fantasy XIVDawntrail expansion brings with it a wealth of new content. Expect new story, multiple new jobs, sprawling new areas to explore, new allied tribes, new dungeons, new side quests, new Hunts, new Fates, new Treasure Hunts and much more.

The age of adventure has begun.

Square Enix revealed Patch 7.5, titled Trail to the Heavens, as the latest major patch for Final Fantasy XIV Onlinealongside a April 28 release date.

During the broadcast, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida outlined the release schedule for the upcoming Patch 7.5x series, and showcased an array of new additions series, including main scenario quests, the final instalment of the Echoes of Vana'diel alliance raid series, the next update to Occult Crescent, a new dungeon, a new Ultimate difficulty raid, a first look at the new limited job—Beastmaster, and much more.

Patch 7.5 brings a wealth of new updates and additions, alongside further updates to come in the 7.5x series including:

  • New Main Scenario Quests
  • New Alliance Raid  Echoes of Vana'diel, Part 3 – Windurst: The Third Walk
  • New Dungeon – The Clyteum
  • New Trial – Enuo Includes both Normal and Extreme modes
  • Allied Society Capstone Quests
  • New Unreal Trial – Shinryu’s Domain (Unreal): Take on the mighty Shinryu at level 100
  • New Ultimate Raid
  • Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures
  • New Occult Crescent Update – New zone with new monsters, Critical Encounters, increased knowledge level, and multiple new Phantom Jobs
  • New Limited Job – Beastmaster
  • Duty Support Additions – Support for The Dusk Vigil & Shisui of the Violet Tides will be added
  • Ocean Fishing Update - New route (towards Thavnair)
  • Cosmic Exploration: New Planet – Auxsia – A new planet for intrepid crafters and gatherers to explore, as well as additional updates and changes
  • Housing Update – Increased limits for interior and exterior furnishings, new interior designs, and more
  • Armoire Update – A dramatic increase to the number of items that can be stored
  • Dye System Update
  • PvP Updates – PvP Series 11 begins, with adjustments to existing PvP actions and the addition of a new Crystalline Conflict arena: the Archeia Harmonia
  • Miscellaneous Updates – New Custom Deliveries, Phantom Weapon updates, Gold Saucer updates and more

On Friday June 12, 2026, official Final Fantasy XIV band THE PRIMALS will be performing at Download Festival at Donington Park in the UK. Announced recently in a special video message from Final Fantasy XIV Sound Director Masayoshi Soken, THE PRIMALS will bring their trademark energy, musical variety and a show quite unlike anything before seen at the festival. To view the message and for more information regarding the festival and tickets, please visit the Lodestone.

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. 

Final Fantasy XIV Online is available for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Mac.


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