Square Enix has officially revealed that Patch 7.3: The Promise of Tomorrow will launch for Final Fantasy XIV Online on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The announcement was made during the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast by beloved Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida, who also shared a brand-new trailer showcasing the expansive content updates players can expect.
Patch 7.3 marks a significant update for the critically acclaimed MMORPG, introducing fresh main scenario quests, a new alliance raid in the Echoes of Vana’diel series, a brand-new deep dungeon, and major additions to Cosmic Exploration content.
What’s Coming in Patch 7.3: The Promise of Tomorrow
Here’s a full breakdown of what adventurers can dive into when Patch 7.3 goes live:
🗺️ New Main Scenario Quests
Continue your journey through Dawntrail with fresh story-driven content that sets the stage for what’s ahead.
🏰 Echoes of Vana’diel, Part 2: San d’Oria – The Second Walk
The next chapter in the epic Final Fantasy XI-themed alliance raid arrives, this time taking players to San d’Oria in a stunning 24-player battle against nostalgia-infused threats.
🌀 New Dungeon: The Meso Terminal
Explore a brand-new instanced dungeon filled with new enemies, environments, and boss mechanics.
🐍 New Trial & Unreal Trial
- New Trial (Normal and Extreme): Details remain under wraps, but expect a thrilling boss fight to test your party’s skill.
- The Wreath of Snakes (Unreal): Seiryu returns in a brutal level 100 encounter as part of the Unreal Trial series.
💎 New Treasure Dungeon: Vault Oneiron
A mysterious new treasure dungeon awaits players with rare loot, puzzles, and surprises deep within the Vault.
🤝 Duty Support Expansion
Support for Cutter’s Cry has been added, allowing solo players to queue with NPCs to explore classic dungeons.
⚔️ PvP Updates – Series 9 Begins
- Launch of PvP Series 9
- Action balance changes
- New Crystalline Conflict map: Bayside Battleground
- New ranked tiers and seasonal rewards
🛠️ Miscellaneous Quality-of-Life Updates
Chat bubbles, Phoenix Down adjustments, Group Pose additions, and other small touches designed to streamline and enhance the player experience.
Coming Soon in Patches 7.31 & 7.35
Yoshida also teased content updates arriving shortly after the 7.3 launch:
🔭 Patch 7.31:
- Cosmic Exploration – Planet Phaenna: A new destination for crafters and gatherers, plus additional updates to this chill, crafting-focused mode.
- Weapon Enhancement Quests – Phantom Weapons: Begin your journey toward the next set of powerful weapons.
🧭 Patch 7.35:
- New Deep Dungeon – Pilgrim’s Traverse: Dive deep into mysterious new territory in FFXIV’s roguelite dungeon experience.
- New Allied Society Quests – Yok Huy
- Hildibrand Adventures Continue: Expect more absurdity and hilarity from Eorzea’s favorite inspector.
Still Haven’t Tried FFXIV? Now’s the Perfect Time
With over 30 million registered accounts, Final Fantasy XIV Online continues to be one of the most-played and celebrated MMORPGs worldwide. New players can jump in with the expanded Free Trial, which includes all content up to Stormblood (Patch 4.58) with no playtime restrictions.
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