Square Enix has released an extensive look at Final Fantasy XIV Online Patch 7.4 Into the Mist during the latest Letter from the Producer Live broadcast. The update brings new story chapters, battle content, large-scale PvP features, and long-awaited system enhancements that broaden both gameplay depth and player tools.
The trailer offers a clear preview of the challenges ahead, including the final Arcadion raid tier and a new trial. The broadcast also confirmed several additions shaped by community feedback, such as the Command Panel and the Strategy Board, which aim to support more organized play during difficult encounters.
Patch Notes
New Content
- New main scenario quests expanding the ongoing narrative
- New dungeon: Mistwake
- New trial: Hell on Rails, with Normal and Extreme modes
- New raid tier: The Arcadion Heavyweight, available in Normal and Savage
- Savage difficulty releases January 6, 2026
- New Unreal trial: Tsukuyomis Pain Unreal, accessible at level 100
Duty Support
- Added support for Dzemael Darkhold
- Added support for Aurum Vale
Occult Crescent
- Three new Phantom Jobs: Mystic Knight, Dancer, and Gladiator
- Introduction of accessories with set bonuses
Tool and Progression Updates
- Further enhancements to Cosmic Tools
Glamour System
- Removal of level, class, and job restrictions on gear appearances for glamour purposes
- Weapons and tools remain limited to their respective class or job due to animation requirements
PvP
- PvP Series 10 begins
- Adjustments to existing PvP actions
- New Frontline campaign: Worqor Chirteh Triumph, featuring objective-based play influenced by dynamic weather
Miscellaneous Updates
- Gold Saucer additions
- New UI color themes: Clear White and Clear Green
- Strategy Board feature
- Command Panel interface
Future Patch Additions
Patch 7.41
- Phantom Weapon updates
- Cosmic Exploration: new planet Oizys for gathering, crafting, rewards, and system improvements
Patch 7.45
- New Variant Dungeon: Merchants’ Tale, offering multiple play routes and difficulty options
- New chapter of Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures
Final Fantasy XIV Online is a story-driven MMORPG set in Eorzea. It launched as A Realm Reborn on August 27, 2013, for PC and later released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. The current expansion, Dawntrail, launched on July 2, 2024.
