Everything New in FFXIV Patch 7.1 & Release Date

Final Fantasy XIV is gearing up for the first major post-launch patch for the Dawntrail expansion. FFXIV Patch 7.1 is almost here and we finally know about its formal release date, what content is going to be in the patch, and so much more.

FFXIV Patch 7.1 Release Date and Schedule

The new FFXIV Dawntrail Patch 7.1 release date has been revealed and it will come out on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. This “Crossroads” update will include the first new Main Scenario Quests for players to enjoy after the conclusion of the most recent expansion.

In addition, there is a ton of new content, including raids and dungeons, to complete. Here is the full release schedule around the 7.1 series of patches:

• Patch 7.1: November 12, 2024
• Futures Rewritten Ultimate: November 26, 2024
• Wachumeqimeqi Custom Deliveries, Hildibrand Quests: December 17, 2024
• The Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic): December 24, 2024
• More Role Quests: January 21, 2025

All New Features and Content in Patch 7.1 Crossroads, Explained

Of the Patch 7.1 content, besides the new MSQ and general schedule, players will be able to enjoy a new dungeon with Yuweyawata Field Station. This dungeon, set in Heritage Found, will likely be part of the main story. In addition, the Extreme Trial version of the final boss in Dawntrail will finally be available to complete the set of this expansion’s existing Extremes for Valigarmanda and Zoraal Ja.

Players will also be able to do the first Alliance Raid for this expansion titled Jeuno: The First Walk, which is a crossover with Final Fantasy XI. The next Unreal Trial is also coming soon, bringing back the classic Byakko fight. All of these raids and dungeons will include new armor, rewards, and even mounts (in some cases) to collect.

Beyond the main new content, there are also some key changes. PvP fans will be happy to know there are a lot of improvements coming. Many jobs will have actions removed (only in PvP) or adjusted, especially for the most recent job classes of Pictomancer and Viper. There are even changes to existing Crystalline Conflict PvP maps like Cloud Nine and Red Sands.

For more on everything that was revealed for Patch 7.1, be sure to check out the full Letter from the Producer 84 stream.

Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail is available right now for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Patch 7.1 will release on November 12, 2024.