Final Fantasy XIV: Crossroads Patch 7.1 Features

Prepare for some major updates in the Final Fantasy XIV world with the upcoming Crossroads Patch 7.1! After the release of Dawntrail, Square Enix continues expanding the universe in true MMORPG fashion, bringing us new ultra-difficult raids, progression of the main storyline, new quests and questlines to slowly introduce prequels of upcoming expansions, and so much more! Let's discuss everything we know about FFXIV: Crossroads Patch 7.1.

Final Fantasy XIV: Crossroads Patch 7.1

Final Fantasy XIV: Crossroads Patch 7.1

Final Fantasy XIV is getting another major update with the upcoming Crossroads Patch, which will introduce features that set up major future releases, improve quality of life, and add new highly challenging and rewarding dungeons and raids. While Square Enix hasn't announced an exact release date for this patch yet, we know that it's set to come out in mid-November 2024. The long wait is almost over! Here's what you can expect from the upcoming update.

FFXIV Patch 7.1: New Quests & Questlines

Now you can dive even deeper into the culture and history of the Dawntrail's Tural natives, PeluPelu, with new Allied society quests. These will be a great way to level up combat classes while learning about the continents of Dawntrail. Moreover, the update will add more Role quests for each combat class archetype, as well as Wachumeqimeqi crafting and gathering quests and main storyline progressions that will prepare FFXIV for future content.

FFXIV Patch 7.1: New Raids

Great news for players who love grinding while crying—new super challenging raids are awaiting you in the future patch, and quite rewarding too. You can expect to see a savage 24-player Chaotic raid against the Cloud of Darkness, and a new dungeon called Yuweyawata Field Station with a boss waiting to reveal you some dark lore about the main story. Moreover, Jeuno: The First Walk, the first raid of a planned series inspired by Final Fantasy XI, bringing us an exciting crossover of the prequel's setting and motifs.

FFXIV Patch 7.1: New Trials

Peace was never an option—for the players that don't flinch in the face of destruction, Square Enix is about to put you through some real tests. The new extreme trial Sphene’s Burden, which is a higher difficulty version of the final fight in Dawntrail's MQS, gives you a chance to test how good your teamwork skills really are. If that wasn't enough to shake down your bravery, Byakko makes a comeback from Stormblood in the unreal trial, the Jade Stoa.

FFXIV Patch 7.1: Other Features

The main point of this expansion is to pave the way for future content and ensure the smooth flow of the progression of the universe. That includes immersion, of course. With that said, FFXIV will be getting some quality of life improvements, such as updates to Hall of the Novice, training PvP adjustments, and additional player housing customization, allowing for a wider choice of interior designs.

And that concludes everything we know so far about the upcoming Crossroads Patch 7.1 of Final Fantasy XIV! We hope you're getting hyped up for this one, and you can read the official patch blog post for more information! We'll update you once the update launches. Stay tuned for mid-November, and don't forget to have fun! Feel free to check some of our other articles to stay in touch with the current most relevant gaming news: