Final Fantasy XIV fans can anticipate a wealth of new content with Patch 7.1 "Crossroads," releasing November 12, 2024. As the first major update post-Dawntrail, this patch introduces new main scenario quests, a dungeon, raids, and several gameplay enhancements, as detailed by Naoki Yoshida in the recent Letter from the Producer.
At the core of Patch 7.1 is "Crossroads," the next chapter in the main scenario questline, supported by the new Yuweyawata Field Station dungeon, linked to the Heritage Found area. High-level content expands with the 24-player "Echoes of Vana’diel – Jeuno: The First Walk," a crossover with Final Fantasy XI, and the challenging "Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic)" alliance raid, launching December 24. Players can also tackle the Ultimate Raid "Futures Rewritten," set to go live on November 26, as well as the new Unreal Trial against Byakko from the Four Lords.
Patch 7.1 brings updates to side content, including Pelupelu Allied Society quests and the reintroduction of the fan-favorite Hildibrand series. Custom delivery missions will feature a new client, Nitowikwe, while additional role and Wachumeqimeqi quests offer story continuations for players who have completed their respective questlines.
For PvP enthusiasts, Crystalline Conflict maps such as Cloud Nine and Red Sands receive substantial updates, and changes to PvP job actions target newer classes like Pictomancer and Viper. Additionally, ranked PvP matches will now be region-specific, occurring within single data centers to optimize gameplay.
New training elements in the Hall of the Novice aim to support players by covering a broader range of mechanics, from tank markers to AoE indicators. Updates also extend to player housing, offering customizable interior designs from different residential zones, and UI adjustments include Group Posing camera improvements and new voiceovers for Doman Mahjong NPCs.
Watch the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.1 release date trailer below:
New to Patch 7.1
Main Scenario Quests - Crossroads
New Alliance Raid - Echoes of Vana'diel - Jeuno: The First Walk
New Dungeon - Yuweyawata Field Station
New Trial - The Minstrel's Ballad: Sphene's Burden
New Ultimate Raid - Futures Rewritten (Ultimate) (Patch 7.11)
Chaotic Alliance Raid - Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) (One Week after Patch 7.15)
New Unreal Trial - The Jade Stoa (Unreal)
Allied Society Quests - Pelupelu
Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures (Patch 7.15)
Custom Deliveries - Nitowikwe (Patch 7.15)
Role Quests (Patch 7.16)
Wachumeqimeqi Quests (Patch 7.15)
Hall of the Novice Update
Housing Update
Doman Mahjong Update
New PvP Gear
New Mounts, Minions, and Emotes
...and more!
You can watch the full FINAL FANTASY XIV Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXXIV here:
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