At the weekend, SQUARE ENIX® revealed the next major patch for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online following the release of its fifth expansion, Dawntrail™. Details of Patch 7.2, titled “Seekers of Eternity,” were shared alongside a late March 2025 release as part of the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast.
During the broadcast, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida revealed a number of additions that will release with Patch 7.2, including the continuation of the main scenario, the next tier of the Arcadion raid series, a new Unreal trial, and more.
An archive of the stream (Japanese audio only) can be viewed here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2374740443
Yoshida also outlined upcoming content set to arrive during the Patch 7.2 series, including Cosmic Exploration, a new activity designed for crafters and gatherers, and new field operations, the Occult Crescent.
The Patch 7.2 series update includes:
- New Main Scenario Quests
- New Dungeon – The Underkeep
- New Raid – The Arcadion: Cruiserweight Tier
- New Trial – Recollection (Normal/Extreme)
- New Unreal Trial – Hells’ Kier (Unreal): Take on Suzaku, one of the Four Lords, at level 100
- Cosmic Exploration – Collaborate with players from your World as you explore uncharted stars in this new activity designed for crafters and gatherers!
- New Large-scale Battle-oriented Duty – Occult Crescent: In the treacherous waters of Shades’ Triangle lies the Occult Crescent, an isle shrouded in mystery. Should you wish to unveil its secrets, you must explore the unmapped terrain, and battle against the isle’s inhabitants.
- New Allied Society Quests – Players will be able to participate in new allied society quests for the Mamool Ja that are designed for gathering classes
- New Hildibrand Quests
- Duty Support Additions – Support for the Sunken Temple of Qarn will be added
- PvP Updates – The start of PvP Series 8, the addition of several new actions for large-scale PvP encounters, existing action adjustments, and Frontline (Secure) returns with map improvements
Additionally, for a limited time, active FINAL FANTASY XIV subscribers who subscribe to FINAL FANTASY XI for the first time, or reactivate an existing account subscription, will receive a discount on their FINAL FANTASY XI basic service fee for 30 days. Alongside enjoying the latest version updates and campaigns in FINAL FANTASY XI, this is an amazing chance to score a great deal while exploring the wealth of content that serves as the inspiration for the recent FINAL FANTASY XIV Echoes of Vana’diel alliance raid. The campaign period will run from Wednesday, 12 February, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (AEDT) to Tuesday, 11 March, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (AEDT).
More information on the campaign can be found at: http://www.playonline.com/ff11eu/campaign/eov_discount/
FINAL FANTASY XIV has teamed up with renowned fashion brand BlackMilk to create a unique collection of printed and designer pieces drawing on locales, jobs and creatures celebrating the world of FINAL FANTASY XIV.
Available now, the collection features 12 pieces, including a unique flocked maxi dress featuring job icons, a head-turning trench coat, and a Cactuar knit set. The wide variety of designs are sure to excite die-hard FINAL FANTASY XIV fans, but BlackMilk’s signature unique twist on licensed clothing means that many pieces in the collection can also be enjoyed by those who are less familiar with the game.
For more information and to view the collection, please visit the BlackMilk website: https://sqex.to/PQfvg
FINAL FANTASY XIV collaboration with instax
Also announced was the upcoming FINAL FANTASY XIV collaboration with instax™, the instant camera from FUJIFILM, to bring you an all-new in-game emote! For all who demand photographic perfection without delay, this instant camera-toting emote will be implemented in Patch 7.18, due for release on Tuesday, 25th February 2025. More information on the collaboration will be released at a later date.
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
