Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is almost here, but the launch is a bit confusing. With the maintenance period, early access, and official release, knowing the exact release time for FFXIV Dawntrail and patch 7.0 can be something of a puzzle to figure out. Fortunately, we have your back with everything you need to know about when to start playing.
When does maintenance begin and end for FFXIV Dawntrail and 7.0?
First and foremost, there is the maintenance period. Before you can start diving into the new Tural region, it has to be added to the game. During this time, no players will be able to log in and play at all. It is a massive maintenance period, too, so be sure to prepare well in advance.
The maintenance will start and end at the following times. Be sure to check below for the correct time for your region:
- North America PT Maintenance Start and End Time: Starts on June 26, 2024 at 2am PT and ends on June 28, 2024 at 2am PT
- North America ET: Starts on June 26, 2024 at 5am ET and ends on June 28, 2024 at 5am ET
- Europe: Starts June 26, 2024 at 11am CET and ends June 28, 2024 at 11am CET
- Japan: Starts June 26, 2024 at 6pm JST and ends June 28, 2024 at 6pm JST
- Australia: Starts June 26, 2024 at 7pm AEST and ends June 28, 2024 at 7pm AEST
Note that while the maintenance start time is hard and fast, the end time could change a bit. Sometimes issues can come up during any game maintenance period, extending or even shortening that time period.
What is the FFXIV Dawntrail 7.0 early access release time?
Those of you who pre-order FFXIV Dawntrail will be able to enjoy the entirety of 7.0 upon its early access release time. Here is when early access will begin around the world:
- North America PT: June 28, 2024 at 2am PT
- North America ET: June 28, 2024 at 5am ET
- Europe: June 28, 2024 at 11am CET
- Japan: June 28, 2024 at 6pm JST
- Australia: June 28, 2024 at 7pm AEST
Dawntrail and 7.0 standard release time for everyone else
Finally, if you miss out on pre-ordering or just want to know when to redeem the full version of Dawntrail, here is the release time for the official launch of FFXIV 7.0 worldwide:
- North America PT: July 2, 2024 at 2am PT
- North America ET: July 2, 2024 at 5am ET
- Europe: July 2, 2024 at 11am CET
- Japan: July 2, 2024 at 6pm JST
- Australia: July 2, 2024 at 7pm AEST
Final Fantasy XIV is available right now for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Dawntrail will release on July 2, 2024, following its early access period beginning on June 28, 2024.
