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Final Fantasy XIV update 7.5 expands the Dawntrail storyline with new main scenario quests and a wide range of endgame activities, including dungeons, trials, and a new alliance raid. The update also introduces additional side content and expands existing systems, giving players more options across both PvE and PvP.
Alongside new content, patch 7.5 delivers extensive system improvements, balance adjustments, and quality of life upgrades. From housing and customization enhancements to combat tuning and UI refinements, the update touches nearly every aspect of the game, making it one of the more comprehensive patches in recent memory.
Patch Notes
New Content and Features
- Added new main scenario quests continuing the Dawntrail storyline at level 100
- Introduced Chronicles of a New Era questline Echoes of Vana’diel
- Added new dungeon The Clyteum with Trust and Duty Support compatibility
- Added new trial The Unmaking including Extreme difficulty
- Introduced Unreal trial Shinryu Domain Unreal
- Added alliance raid Windurst The Third Walk for 24 players
- Expanded Duty Support to include additional dungeons such as The Dusk Vigil and Shisui of the Violet Tides
- Added new Extreme trials and high end duties
- Introduced new sidequests and New Game Plus chapters
- Adjusted treasure hunt systems
- Added new enemies in Central Shroud
PvP Updates
- Added new Crystalline Conflict arena Archeia Harmonias with unique mechanics
- Began PvP Series 11 and Season 20
- Added new PvP rewards and items
- Rebalanced PvP actions across all roles
- Adjusted Frontline scoring, campaigns, and rotation system
- Improved matchmaking and ranking systems
Battle System Adjustments
- Increased potency for multiple jobs including Warrior, Samurai, Reaper, Viper, Summoner, and Sage
- Adjusted PvP abilities such as Guard and Recuperate along with role specific skills
- Improved Echo effects in select duties
- Added item usage queue functionality
- Adjusted difficulty, rewards, and drop rates across various duties
Housing and Customization
- Increased furnishing limits for all housing types
- Added new furnishings, orchestrion rolls, aquarium fish, and seeds
- Introduced Dark Minimalist interior design option
- Added new hairstyles for Viera and Hrothgar
- Expanded headgear compatibility for Viera
- Added new mounts, minions, emotes, and facewear
- Added new portrait accents and adventurer plate customization options
System and Quality of Life Improvements
- Overhauled dye system with consolidated categories
- Expanded armoire storage to include class and dungeon gear
- Improved glamour system with additional options and Try On feature
- Added configuration sharing for HUD, hotbars, and settings
- Enhanced Party Finder with balanced party option and advanced filters
- Added item usage queue capability
- Updated Duty Roulette requirements and item level thresholds
- Added new shop filters and UI improvements
- Expanded sightseeing log functionality
- Added new group pose features including stickers and soft focus
- Implemented instanced zones to reduce server congestion
- Increased free trial level cap to 80 and added Shadowbringers access
Content and Reward Adjustments
- Adjusted rewards for treasure maps and dungeons
- Increased drop rates for select mounts and items
- Removed certain weekly loot restrictions in raid content
- Reduced requirements for upgrading gear
- Adjusted FATE scaling and rewards
- Improved rewards for field operations and deep dungeons
- Updated Faux Hollows trial rotation and rewards
Graphical Updates
- Improved texture and model quality for select NPCs
- Enhanced visual quality of various gear sets
- Updated UI assets for Xbox Series S
Bug Fixes
- Fixed quest progression issues and missing UI indicators
- Resolved incorrect NPC behavior in duties and Trust system
- Fixed status effects persisting incorrectly after KO
- Addressed boss mechanics not functioning properly
- Fixed graphical issues affecting mounts, gear, and environments
- Resolved UI and menu inconsistencies
- Fixed controller input and targeting issues
- Corrected item sorting, dye application, and crafting issues
- Fixed audio and voice playback inconsistencies
- Addressed text and localization errors
- Implemented additional stability and performance fixes
Known Issues
- Identified quest progression issue that may require restarting the client
- Additional minor issues currently under investigation
Final Fantasy XIV is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. It is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and macOS.
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