Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XIV Online will receive its next major update, Patch 7.3: “The Promise of Tomorrow,” in early August 2025. The announcement was made during the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast, where producer and director Naoki Yoshida revealed key details for the upcoming patch and related content.
Patch 7.3 Content Overview
Patch 7.3 will introduce a range of new content and features, with additional updates set to arrive in subsequent 7.3x patch cycles. Key features include:
- New Main Scenario Quests
- New Alliance Raid – Echoes of Vana’diel, Part 2: San d’Oria: The Second Walk
- New Dungeon – The Meso Terminal
- New Trial – Includes both Normal and Extreme modes
- New Deep Dungeon – Pilgrim’s Traverse
- New Unreal Trial – The Wreath of Snakes (Unreal): Take on Seiryu, one of the Four Lords, at level 100
- Cosmic Exploration: New Planet – Phaenna – A new planet for intrepid crafters and gatherers to explore, as well as additional updates and changes
- Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures
- New Allied Society Quests – Yok Huy
- New Treasure Dungeon – Vault Oneiron
- Duty Support Additions – Support for the Cutter’s Cry will be added
- PvP Updates – The start of PvP Series 9, existing action adjustments, new ranked tiers and the addition of a new Crystalline Conflict arena: the Bayside Battleground
- Weapon Enhancements Quests – Phantom Weapons
New Publications
Two new companion publications are also on the way:
- Final Fantasy XIV: Chronicles of Light, Volume II
A hardcover collection of 30 short stories previously released online, expanding on the lore of Shadowbringers, Endwalker, and Dawntrail, and including illustrations by Final Fantasy artist Toshiyuki Itahana. The print edition launches December 2025, with eBook versions releasing in October 7, 2025. Pre-orders are available now via the Square Enix Store.
- The Ultimate Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook, Volume 2: The Culinarian’s Journey from Shadow to Shore
Releasing October 21, 2025, this 192-page cookbook features recipes inspired by the game’s expansions. Dishes include Alpine Breakfast, Tacos de Carne Asada, and the Pudding of Perseverance & Prominence. Pre-orders are now open on the Square Enix Store.
For more information, check out the official website.
