Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail's Patch 7.0 Preview Unveils Extensive Updates
With Dawntrail's early access launch imminent, Square Enix has released preliminary patch notes for version 7.0, highlighting significant additions and changes to the acclaimed MMORPG. These notes detail the locations for new job quests (Viper and Pictomancer), system updates, and much more.
Dawntrail, the fifth expansion, marks the beginning of a new saga following Endwalker, and boasts the game's first major graphical overhaul since A Realm Reborn. Players will journey to the western continent of Tural, embroiled in a succession rite, joining forces with Hrothgar Wuk Lamat, a contender for the Dawnservant title. Square Enix has urged players to be mindful of story spoilers on social media.
While the main storyline remains under wraps, the preliminary notes tease upcoming content, including the Arcadion raid series and the Cenote Ja Ja Gural treasure dungeon (in later updates). A level 1 quest for a free Fantasia potion will be available in Ul'dah - Steps of Thal (X:13.4, Y:9.2). The notes also pinpoint the starting locations for the new job quests: a Worried Weaver in Ul'dah - Steps of Nald (X:9.3, Y:9.2) for Viper and a Cheerless Hearer in Old Gridania (X:8.0, Y:10.3) for Pictomancer. Various Dawntrail role quests are also mentioned, requiring progression through the main storyline.
Key Highlights from Patch 7.0 Preliminary Notes:
- Future updates will introduce the Arcadion raid and Cenote Ja Ja Gural treasure dungeon.
- A free Fantasia potion quest is added in Ul'dah.
- Locations for Viper and Pictomancer job quests, and several Dawntrail role quests, are revealed.
- New craftable items, including housing exterior and furnishings, are confirmed.
- The graphical update includes support for AMD FSR and Nvidia DLSS, along with in-game frame rate capping.
To mitigate server congestion during early access, temporary data center travel restrictions (2-4 weeks) will be implemented. The abundance of new content in Dawntrail promises countless hours of gameplay for Final Fantasy XIV players.
