General News

During FFXIV Live Letter 89 on October 31st, official release dates and major updates for Patch 7.38 and Patch 7.4 were announced. Patch 7.38 will be released on November 11th, while Patch 7.4 will be released on December 16th.

Patch 7.38 contains only minor updates, and the focus of this live stream was Patch 7.4, which will unlock a new main storyline and new areas.

Patch 7.38 Main Content

Patch 7.38 removes the weekly acquisition limit for AAC Cruiserweight Tier (Savage), allowing players to exchange Ordelle coins and Montion coins obtained from new Alliance raid for Evercharged Ester, used for weapon upgrades.

Additionally, Patch 7.38 will add a new piece of furniture, Ivalice Chronicles poster, which can be used for interior wall decoration in residential areas. This item originates from remastered game Ivalice Chronicles and is obtained through an in-game raid quest.

Patch 7.4 Main Content

Raid And Dungeon

New Trial: Hell On Rails

Hell on Rails includes Normal and Extreme difficulties. Resembling Doom Train, its combat may be similar to Phantom Train from previous Final Fantasy titles, or involve being chased by trains like in Sigmascape.

Arcadian Raid

In Patch 7.4: Into the Mist, Arcadian: Heavyweight (Normal) Raid will conclude Arcadian storyline. It will introduce new Allagan Tomestones of Mnemonics and new craftable gear.

Meanwhile, Arcadian: Heavyweight Tier (Savage) will be delayed until January 6, 2026. This delay is due to player feedback from the release of Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) during last year's Christmas season, to ensure players can enjoy the holidays with their families rather than focusing on raiding.

New Dungeon

The new dungeon in patch 7.4 is Mistwake, a dark, possibly underground cavern with a structure resembling a reactor or gate. It culminates in a parody of a futuristic city inside a dome, complete with watchtowers and a touch of Fallout style.

New PvP Content

PvP Season 10 will launch with patch 7.4, offering new rewards, and seasonal rankings will also be updated.

The update will also introduce a new Frontline Map, Worqor Chirteh, set in Ul'dah, where weather conditions will affect gameplay.

New Unreal Combat

The new Unreal combat is Tsukuyomi's Pain, a classic from Stormblood, scaled to level 100 as usual and offering new Faux Hollows rewards.

Gameplay Updates

Patch 7.4 increases item level of Phantom weapons to 775. Materials for upgrading can be obtained from various quests, including those within Occult Crescent itself. The developers also stated that system for this weapon series may be completely changed afterward, and this may be the last time the current upgrade system is implemented.

Gold Saucer

A new map called Cildalaes will be added to Air Force One minigame in Gold Saucer, where players will fight sea monsters above Hullbreaker Isle.

Occult Crescent Update

Three new Phantom jobs will be added to Occult Crescent: Mystic Knight, Dancer, and Gladiator. Additionally, new buff items have been added to Occult Crescent. Four new trinkets each will be added to Disciple of War and Disciple of Magic sets. These items only boost stats within Occult Crescent and can be obtained rarely from magic pots, chests, happy bunnies, and other means.

Patch 7.5 will bring a major update to Occult Crescent, including a new island and a tower with multiple difficulty levels, while Patch 7.4 will update the existing southern corner area.

Cosmic Exploration Update

A new planet named Oizys is one with two binary rings, and strange plants. Its backstory involves a civilization that perished due to manipulating gravity, and it also adds cosmic tools at level 765.

Players can excavate ancient records related to planet's history and appraise them for item rewards, including new mounts and spacesuit appearances.

Through participation in events, players can earn new Cosmo Credits, Cosmic Fortune prizes, and a new token for redeeming items. Players can use Cosmo Credits to redeem new mounts and transmog outfits.

Variant Dungeon Update

The new Variant Dungeon is Merchant's Tale, whose main story involves a relative of Y'shtola. Based on player feedback, developers have made significant adjustments to Variant Dungeon:

Variant Mode

Variant Mode remains unchanged, and this mode can be played solo or with up to 4 players, and includes exploration, branching paths, and multiple endings.

Advanced Mode (New)

Players can directly challenge three bosses in any order, and there is no exploration. Slightly more difficult than Variant Mode. Can be played by 2-4 players, with difficulty automatically adjusted and respawns available. Defeating a single boss grants a personal reward, while defeating all three at once grants an additional reward.

Criterion Mode (New)

Criterion Mode is more difficult and also lacks exploration. Boss battles are more challenging. Players have limited respawn options and must defeat bosses in order. It requires a standard team composition of 1 tank, 1 healer, and 2 DPS.

Rewards include, but are not limited to, a new desert-themed Glamour set, a magic carpet mount, and Final Fantasy XIV Gil.

UI & QoL Updates

Finally, there are some miscellaneous updates. A new UI theme is available, offering a choice of crisp green and crisp white. Retainer Interface has also received visual improvements.

In terms of quality of life, strategy board will be officially added to the game, allowing players to plan and share dungeon mechanics. It will be expanded to more flexible templates in the future.

Additionally, any content that can be placed on the hotkey bar, such as emotes, macros, and gear sets, can now be organized into up to four expandable panels, each with 25 slots.

Glamour System received a significant update, removing class and level restrictions for armor transmogrification. This means healers can now transmogrify tank outfits, although weapons still require the corresponding type due to animation limitations.

However, planned removal of housing interior restrictions and increase of land plots will be delayed until patch 7.5 due to technical issues such as CPU and performance limitations.

Overall, Patch 7.4 initially seemed like a routine update, but complete liberation of Glamour System and some quality-of-life updates made it can be the best update since 7.0.

The newly released FFXIV 7.35 offers players a wealth of exciting content, providing a vibrant and captivating world. Players can not only encounter new bosses from collaboration events but also engage in more thrilling challenges in Deep Dungeons, ensuring an enjoyable adventure.

One highlight of this update is the highly anticipated Pilgrim's Traverse, which perfectly blends challenging gameplay with an interesting backstory, making it an unmissable exploration destination for FF14 players.

This guide will explore Pilgrim's Traverse, from its design and unlocking methods to the exciting content you'll experience, helping you have a smoother experience in Final Fantasy XIV.

Pilgrim's Traverse

Pilgrim's Traverse is a level 91 Deep Dungeon appearing in Final Fantasy XIV 7.35.

Similar to other Deep Dungeons in the game, Pilgrim's Traverse essentially allows players to challenge dungeons solo or in a group. However, to make it easier for players to experience the game's interesting settings, FF14 patch 7.35 made several changes and introduced new systems.

In Pilgrim's Traverse, you will encounter more dangerous enemies, explore more hidden corners, and learn more about the story of Eorzea.

Whether you're a player seeking a high-difficulty combat challenge or someone who enjoys story exploration, you'll find great satisfaction in Pilgrim's Traverse.

How To Unlock Pilgrim's Traverse?

Unlocking Pilgrim's Traverse is a multi-step process that requires meeting specific conditions, demanding thorough preparation from players before venturing into this area to experience its unique content. To unlock Pilgrim's Traverse, you need to complete the prerequisite quest, Pilgrimage of Light.

There are some requirements for completing Pilgrimage of Light quest.

The first step is to complete Final Fantasy XIV main story quest, Endwalker. The main storyline provides players with the backstory and questline of Eorzea. Skipping this story will cause you to miss details in the game and potentially waste more time and effort on your adventure.

Secondly, players need to reach a specific level. Since Pilgrim's Traverse is a level 91 deep dungeon, players need to reach level 91 in either Discord of War or Magic to be eligible to enter.

This high level requirement makes Pilgrim's Traverse more of a deep dungeon designed for mid-to-late game players.

If players are eager to experience the new settings and systems, they can focus on leveling activities such as side quests, dungeons, and main quests. These quests provide a significant amount of experience points needed for leveling, helping you reach the required level efficiently.

It's worth noting that these quests contain some powerful enemies; investing in Final Fantasy XIV Gil to obtain more suitable weapons and equipment is a wonderful decision.

In addition to the requirements mentioned above, you also need to clear the 50th floor of Deep Dungeon Palace of the Dead. To make the game easier for players, FFXIV has modified Palace of the Dead, allowing even solo players to easily complete early levels.

After meeting these requirements, you can travel to Crystarium (X:10.3 Y:10.7) to find NPC Bright-eyed Child. Pay attention to your quest log and in-game markers; they will guide you to NPC's exact location.

Talking to him will trigger the final questline that unlocks Pilgrim's Traverse.

Highlights Of Pilgrim's Traverse

As mentioned earlier, Final Fantasy XIV has modified Pilgrim's Traverse and added new features. Here are some of the key changes:

Solo Or Team Challenge

Players need to enter Pilgrim's Traverse through Vanthau. You can choose to challenge it solo or in a team. If you choose to team up, you can choose a fixed team or random matchmaking.

It's worth noting that for fixed teams, each member needs to have the same save data. If any member deletes the save file, the entire team will be unable to continue the remaining challenges.

Random matchmaking has fewer restrictions; the system matches players with the same deep dungeon progress based on their save files.

All Floors Can Be Played

For FF14 players who enjoy team challenges, Pilgrim's Traverse will become their favorite deep dungeon. It allows players to team up for challenges on all floors, not just the initial ones.

Class Upgrades

Regardless of the class level a player uses in FFXIV main game, they will start at level 91 in Pilgrim's Traverse. By defeating enemies in the deep dungeon, the character's level can be increased to a maximum of 100. During this process, players will once again experience the joy of leveling up through monster battles.

It's important to note that class upgrades in Pilgrim's Traverse differ from those in the main game. While essentially gained through killing monsters, class upgrades in Pilgrim's Traverse are not carried over to in-game class levels.

While food experience bonuses can help you gain extra experience points when leveling up in the main story, they no longer apply to Pilgrim's Traverse. Furthermore, the effect of Rested experience will be ignored.

Rewards

Completing objectives in Pilgrim's Traverse will reward you with special items. You can use these items to trade with NPCs in the game for weapons or other items you desire.

Additionally, if your class has reached the maximum level, you will receive generous amounts of Allagan tomestones and Final Fantasy XIV Gil, depending on your progress in Pilgrim's Traverse. If your level is between 91 and 99, in addition to the above two rewards, you will also receive experience points for leveling up your character.

Overall, Pilgrim's Traverse is more suitable for mid-to-late game FFXIV players, but this isn't absolute. The unique design of this newly introduced deep dungeon means it doesn't require highly skilled players like other deep dungeons, allowing even casual players to experience the satisfaction of continuous victories.

This fun deep dungeon for all players is worth your time. Whether you're there for the combat, the story, or the rewards, Pilgrim's Traverse will immerse you. So, gather your items and team up with friends for a fun-filled adventure.

Final Fantasy XIV's latest patch, 7.35, released on October 7th, following 7.31. The most compelling feature of this patch is likely the crossover event with Monster Hunter Wilds and the various rewards that come with it.

As such, some of the new minion and mount rewards offered by all the events and challenges available in Patch 7.35 are related to the crossover event. Of course, other standard minions and mounts are also worth acquiring.

Below, we'll provide an overview of the new content in Patch 7.35, followed by a guide to obtaining all the minion and mount rewards in the patch.

Patch 7.35 New Content Overview

This patch's new content primarily includes a new dungeon, a Monster Hunter Wilds crossover, and chapter updates for some questlines. Completing these will earn you quest-specific rewards and more FFXIV Gil.

Pilgrim's Traverse Dungeon

As the fourth deep dungeon in Final Fantasy XIV, Pilgrim's Traverse still begins at level 91, allowing players to progress up to level 100.

Unlike previous dungeons, this dungeon features several innovations while retaining the hallmarks of FFXIV. For example, you can now match with a party through Duty Finder within the dungeon, rather than having to assemble a party in advance.

Additionally, checkpoints allow you to save your progress on floors 1, 21, 31, 51, and 71 (of the 100 floors). This reduces the need to invest a large amount of time in a single quest, making dungeon exploration less stressful for your party.

Note that in addition to the character level requirements, to access Pilgrim's Traverse, you must have completed Endwalker main scenario quest and cleared at least 50 floors in Palace of the Dead.

Quantum Mode

This mode allows you to unlock the special quest, The Final Verse, after completing the main dungeon, and experience the ultimate challenge by battling the 99th floor boss.

This mode allows up to four players to form a party at once. Before the battle begins, players can submit up to 40 offerings to enhance the boss's stats, and a new penalty mechanic has been introduced.

Windward Wilds Trial

This trial is a crossover event between Final Fantasy XIV and Monster Hunter Wilds. It has no time limit and will remain a permanent feature in Final Fantasy XIV.

To participate in this trial, you must be at character level 100, have an item level of 725 (Normal) or 740 (Extreme), and have completed Dawntrail questline. You'll need an eight-player party to fight Guardian Arkveld from Monster Hunter World.

New Quests

The first quest update is Yok Huy Allied Society quest, which requires you to investigate the cause of the snow elves' viciousness in ancient ruins with members of the society. You can also complete crafting jobs by repairing the ruins.

Another update is the latest chapter in Hildibrand series, The Case of the Fiendish Fugitives. Join the Inspector in investigating new cases.

All Patch 7.35 Mounts

This update offers seven mount rewards, each with different ways to obtain them, but some can be redeemed directly through the market board.

Chandelier Of First Light

This mount can only be obtained after unlocking Faerie Favours achievement. The steps to complete it are as follows:

• 1. Complete the final level of the new dungeon, Pilgrim's Traverse, to obtain two Illumed Invocations.
• 2. Visit Ose Wyd at Il Mheg (X:29.9 Y:5.9) and exchange Illumed Invocations for four accessories of First Light.
• 3. Bring the accessories to Aenc Daen and speak with him.

Felyne Support Team Cart

This mount can be obtained by completing Windward Wilds Trial on Extreme difficulty, earning 99 Guardian Arkveld Certificates, then redeeming them from Smithy in Tuliyollal.

Forgiven Mimicry

Complete Pilgrim's Traverse dungeon to obtain Pieces of the Blessed Hoard, then visit Tyr Marn at Il Mheg (X:29.9 Y:5.9) to examine them and obtain First Light relics, which can then be redeemed.

Ornamental Shrublet

Completing Pilgrim's Traverse dungeon will grant you a Sack of Silvered Light. Find Tyr Marn in Il Mheg, identify it, and redeem it.

Pilgrim's Protector

This mount requires 99 First Light Relics to Ose Wyd. For details, refer to Forgiven Mimicry acquisition instructions.

Seikret

Completing the side quest The White Wanderer unlocks this mount, which also leads to The Windward Wilds trial. Therefore, this is a guaranteed mount to receive in Patch 7.35.

Vurgar The Loyal

Completing tasks related toYok Huy Allied Society quest grants you a chance to redeem this mount by consuming 18 Yok Huy Wards.

Of the mounts listed above, those that can be redeemed directly from the market board include:

• Felyne Support Team Cart
• Forgiven Mimicry
• Ornamental Shrublet
• Pilgrim's Protector

All Patch 7.35 Minions

There are five minion rewards available in this patch, and like mounts, some can be obtained through the market board, including Sin Beaver and Wind-up Feo Ul. Here's how to obtain all the minions:

• Seikret Fledgling and Vigorwasp: After completing The Windward Wilds, remove the scales from Guardian Arkveld. Using 3 scales at Smithy in Tuliyollal can redeem this minion.
• Sin Beaver: Complete Pilgrim's Traverse objective to obtain Luminous Oil. Getting this minion need consume 5 Guardian Arkveld scales at Ose Wyd.
• Wind-up Feo Ul: Complete Pilgrim's Traverse to obtain a Sack of Gilded Light. This minion can be obtained after identification by Tyr Marn.
• Wind-up Yok Huy: Use 8 Yok Huy at Yok Huy Allied Society.

That's all for this introduction. We hope it helps you experience Patch 7.35! Thank you for reading.

As you can see, some mounts and minions require completing new dungeons or trials. Therefore, it's essential to get safe FF14 Gil trading at IGGM to buy better weapons to fight enemies in-game.

Collaborating between games for crossover events is now commonplace. Interestingly, these collaborations can sometimes be a powerful combination, a chance to strike while the iron is hot, while other times they can be a case of underdogs huddling together to warm up.

For example, Monster Hunter Wilds launched in February of this year, but after the initial excitement wore off, its popularity quickly plummeted due to frequent bugs. The classic MMORPG FFXIV also had a generally lackluster year.

Thus, at Gamescom Opening Night Live in August of this year, the two games announced plans to collaborate on future crossover events, featuring each other's characters at various times.

This is actually the second time FF14 has collaborated with Monster Hunter series; the previous one was with Monster Hunter World during Stormblood expansion. We'll explain this second collaboration below.

Crossover Event Overview

This collaboration includes Windward Wilds and Windward Wilds (Extreme) Trials. They will take the form of Guardian Arkveld encounter and will launch as part of Patch 7.35 on Tuesday, October 7.

To participate in this event, you must reach character level 100 and complete the main scenario quest, Dawntrail. You can then fight in trials of varying difficulty levels to defeat Guardian Arkveld and receive the following event rewards:

• Gender-specific armor
• Class-specific weapons
• Mounts and Minions
• Housing
• Other (including Hunter's Monstrous Framer's Kit and Hunter's Wild Framer's Kit)

How To Complete The Trials?

Although the event hasn't yet begun, according to new content revealed at the recently concluded Tokyo Game Show 2025, you'll need to join an eight-player team, enter the trials together, and defeat the bosses together.

This crossover event will feature combat features from Monster Hunter Wild, such as unannounced moves and massive knockback, while also emphasizing FFXIV's MMO mechanics.

This allows you to experience new combat within a familiar combat style without having to worry about introducing unfamiliar Monster Hunter RPG mechanics that disrupt the experience.

About Arkveld

As the final boss of the trials, Arkveld is actually Flying Wyvern first introduced in Monster Hunter Wilds. It's a large, quadrupedal monster with the ability to fly, covered in gray-white scales, white fur, and armor.

While Arkveld may appear slightly different in the crossover event than in Monster Hunter Wilds due to the different graphics and gameplay, the main combat methods should remain the same.

So if you're unsure how to deal with it and want to prepare for the new event, you can search some tips and strategies for defeating Arkveld in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Other Patch 7.35 Contents

In addition to the crossover Trials, this patch will also bring Pilgrim's Traverse deep dungeon, a new allied society quest chain for crafters, and the next chapter of Hildibrand saga.

Pilgrim's Traverse Deep Dungeon

This dungeon can be accessed by traveling to the fae land of Il Mheg. You and your teammates must fight to uncover the secrets behind King Titania's castle.

To unlock this dungeon, you must complete the following prerequisites:

• Clear Palace of the Dead, another existing deep dungeon, to floor 50.
• Complete the main story quest, Endwalker.
• Reach combat job level 91 or higher.

After clearing Pilgrim's Traverse dungeon, the dungeon's final boss will trigger an additional Quantum difficulty encounter, suitable for up to four players simultaneously. If you're confident in your abilities and want the loot, give it a try.

Final Allied Society Quest Chain

This society quest chain allows you, as a crafter, to complete a daily Yok Huy society quest to increase your reputation with the society and unlock more quests and rewards.

New Chapter In Hildibrand Quest Series

This quest series, fully known as Hildibrand Adventures, is a relaxing, casual questline in Final Fantasy XIV. It's a great way to decompress if you're tired of the main questline and combat.

What Does The Crossover Event Bring To Monster Hunter Wilds?

This collaboration launched in Monster Hunter Wilds on September 29th, introducing Omega Planetes via Title Update 3 as the centerpiece of the crossover event.

Omega Planetes is a classic boss in FFXIV, and this event allows you to defeat it in Monster Hunter Wilds to unlock new equipment, skills, charms, cosmetic items, and more.

Note that the challenges are divided into regular and savage difficulty levels, so please approach them according to your ability.

Features And Significance Of This Collaboration

Mechanically, this second collaboration between Final Fantasy XIV and Monster Hunter Wilds centers on a boss swap, allowing players of both franchises to experience a fresh, unprecedented experience by taking on crossover bosses in familiar environments.

While it's unclear whether this collaboration can reverse the decline of both games in recent months, it's likely to generate significant buzz in the short term.

Regardless of the outcome, the hype generated by the crossover is temporary. If FFXIV or Monster Hunter Wilds wants to regain player favor, focusing on improving the quality of the games themselves is paramount.

That's all for this introduction. If you want to learn more about Final Fantasy XIV Windward Wilds, you can watch the related video. Thank you for reading.

If you want to successfully complete this crossover, we recommend buying FFXIV Gil from IGGM in advance to redeem gear effective against Arkveld, to avoid missing out on loot due to poor weaponry.

Since its launch, FFXIV has launched several expansions, and in order to keep up with the development of the plot, various organizations and related characters from Eorzea are always updated.

As one of the more important organizations in the game plot, although Scions of the Seventh Dawn disbanded at the end of Endwalker story, each member still has different responsibilities in the subsequent DLCs.

If you are a player who has only joined Final Fantasy 14 in the past two years, in order to avoid encountering these members while playing the game without knowing their background stories, the following will introduce you to the top 10 members of the organization.

Basics Of Scions Of The Seventh Dawn

Originally, the organization was formed by the remaining members of Circle of Knowing and Path of the Twelve after The Calamity in accordance with the wishes of Louisoix.

As a secret organization dedicated to serving the country, Scions of the Seventh Dawn usually provides advice to the leaders of Eorzea through informal channels. After a desperate battle with XIVth Imperial Legion, the organization was made public.

The purpose of the formation of Scions of the Seventh Dawn is to protect Eorzea from various threats and the invasion of Garlean Empire. The organization was originally headquartered in The Waking Sands in Vesper Bay, and later moved to The Rising Stones in Mor Dhona.

In the previous expansions of FF14, you can join the faction as The Warrior of Light, explore Eorzea with members, and earn FFXIV Gil by completing quests in order to obtain more gear and resources to make yourself bigger.

1. G’raha Tia

This character is also known as Crystal Exarch. Since Shadowbringers, he has served as your main scenario ally. This reassuring sense of companionship is also the main reason why he deserves to be top 1.

In addition, G’raha Tia is also an excellent mage. Not only is he charming, but he is also very good at leading large-scale operations. He is a bold and calm character.

2. Y’shtola Rhul

Y’shtola is a reliable mage like G’raha, but prefers to study esoteric methods. She has white hair and light brown skin, and is a very attractive character in appearance.

In terms of personality, Y’shtola not only has leadership ability, but also likes academic debates and enjoys the feeling of being the focus of everyone.

3. Tataru Taru

As a lovely Lalafell, Tataru takes on the duties of receptionist at the headquarters of Scions of the Seventh Dawn. If you plan to join the organization, she will be responsible for guiding you first.

Although Tataru is not good at fighting or crafting, no member can match her in business and trading, so she is also the secretary and coin keeper of the organization. It can be said that without her, Scions of the Seventh Dawn cannot function properly.

4. Urianger Augurelt

Due to his childhood experience, Urianger is obsessed with prophecy books and various related materials. As a result, his words and deeds always have a sense of ridiculous pretentiousness.

But the reason he is an indispensable member of the organization is that he actually has reliable emotional intelligence, can coordinate the relationship between people well, and speaks out what you think for you who are not good at expressing yourself.

5. Alphinaud Leveilleur

This cute boy has a twin sister named Alisaie. Because they look alike, they are often confused by people who know them. Alphinaud has an extraordinary artistic talent and therefore has good popularity in Studium.

Perhaps because of his younger age, Alphinaud sometimes reveals a sense of pretending to be mature, but as the plot deepens, he is also growing up and eventually becomes a qualified guide.

6. Thancred Waters

Thancred was originally a talkative person who liked to chat up women, but after The Calamity and learning that Minfilia had become Word of the Mother, he became cold and tough.

However, due to his friendliness and reliability, Thancred is always the most trusted patriarch of the other Scions of the Seventh Dawn.

7. Alisaie Leveilleur

As Alphinaud’s sister, Alisaie seems to be calmer and more mature. She is strong-willed, and although she is sometimes emotional because of her cynicism, she is still a compassionate girl at heart.

In Dawntrail, you can choose her as a partner in the dungeons Worqor Zormor, The Skydeep Cenote, Vanguard and Origenics, or other trials to provide you with treatment.

8. Krile Maya Baldesion

Krile is a lovely Lalafell like Tataru, but the difference is that although she is kind and intelligent, and knowledgeable in many fields, she is also good at seeing through people’s hearts, and she always likes to make fun of others.

But honestly, who can blame a cute child for a prank that does not cause any actual mistakes? Besides, Krile actually cares deeply about her friends and will apologize immediately when others feel offended.

9. Estinien Varlineau

Because of hatred, Estinien was tough and rude at first. He not only expressed contempt for what he thought was weakness, but also hated those fake and pretentious social interactions.

But after entering the organization and becoming your companion, Estinien was gradually impressed by his companions and became a comrade-in-arms worth relying on with his reliable fighting ability.

10. Riol Forrest

Compared with other members, perhaps because there is less relevant information, Riol always seems to complete his work quietly in the organization, so that you sometimes ignore him.

However, as an intelligence officer who collects information, Riol is indeed an indispensable member of Scions of the Seventh Dawn. In addition, he is trustworthy because of his plainness.

In addition to the above ten members, there are actually other scions, but these ten may appear more frequently and deserve extra attention, so we introduce them to you. Thank you for reading.

Summer and the holidays that come with it should be a time when the participation of various games has increased. The rising temperature makes playing games at home your best entertainment, but the recent FF14 has annoyed players.

To be honest, player dissatisfaction is almost the norm in every gaming community, because there are few game content or activities that can satisfy everyone (except for the special existence of Stardew Valley).

The main reason for the public outrage of FFXIV this time is not the old-fashioned problems such as the lack of creativity or frequent bugs in the new patch, but it involves social history and whether you can play games on the PC as you wish.

Next, we will introduce you to the relevant situation based on actual performance.

PC Platform Updates Will Be Mainly Based On Win 11

According to the latest news, Final Fantasy 14 development team has decided to stop the mainstream update of the game on Windows 10 from October 14, 2025, and shift the focus of the comprehensive PC update system to Win 11.

I have to say that this is unfortunate news for most FFXIV players, because although the game is available on multiple platforms, PC players are the mainstream, and Win 10 users should be many of them.

Although technically you can still play FF14 on Windows 10 after October 14, if any problems occur and cause losses, such as lag when settling dungeon rewards and losing some FFXIV Gil, the official may not perform maintenance and compensation, as in the past.

In addition, although the development team also stated that it will continue to provide some technical support for Windows 10 users based on specific circumstances, it is informal and not guaranteed, so it is best not to count on it.

Why Make This Change?

First of all, in terms of the newness of the version, Windows 11 is the latest and occupies the largest market share of relevant users. Although Win 10 is close behind, the system will no longer receive mainstream feature updates starting around the fourth quarter of 2025.

From this perspective, Final Fantasy XIV’s platform focus shift is in sync with Windows officials, which is understandable. After all, no matter how the game develops, it cannot be separated from the support of devices.

Based on this, the minimum CPU requirement for FFXIV will also change from Intel Core i7-7700 or higher to Intel Core i5-8400 or higher. It is expected that you will eventually need at least a six-core CPU to continue playing on Windows 11.

How To Deal With This Change?

To be honest, if you still plan to play FF14, the sooner you update your Windows system, the better to minimize your in-game losses. And all extended security update programs are free, you only need to wait for the update time.

If you don’t want to upgrade your Windows system for the time being but want to play FF14, you can also transfer your gaming progress to macOS, PlayStation or Xbox consoles through cross-play and cross-progression functionality.

What’s Wrong With Patch 7.3 New Gear?

If the changes in Windows system only bring you a little trouble, then the problems caused by the new gear seem to be a bit offensive, especially for those players who pay attention to the history of American continent colonization.

The New Gear Conflicts With The Style Of Tural

Final Fantasy will release Patch 7.3 in August, and it is likely to be the last patch of the current DLC Dawntrail, so it has also attracted much attention.

Among all the known new content of Patch 7.3, you will find a well-made set of gear belonging to the new dungeon Meso Terminal, and the design seems to be inspired by Spanish conquistador era in the 16th century.

There is nothing wrong with this style itself, but the embarrassing thing is that Tural, the background continent of Dawntrail, has a clear Central and South American style. The combination of the two makes it difficult for you not to think of that bloody colonial history.

Even if you are an Asian player, after learning the story behind it, it is difficult not to feel disgusted with this set of gear and doubt the intentions of the design team.

Soon after the release of the information and preview of this set of gear, many FF14 players publicly expressed dissatisfaction and even anger, claiming that if this set of gear is put into the game without changes, they will cancel the game subscription.

“Dark History” Related To Outfits

If you are a new player, you may not know that this is not the first time that FFXIV has angered the public over issues with countries or regions. Next, we will introduce you to the relevant “dark history” according to the timeline.

Far Northern Attire

In 2023, Far Northern Attire launched by FFXIV was condemned by the relevant non-governmental organization Saami Council because of its obvious Sámi cultural style.

The council stated that this special style is part of Sámi cultural property, and the design of the game infringes on their intellectual property rights, and asked the game to remove the outfit. But in the end, nothing happened.

A Costume Of Stormblood

In 2019, Final Fantasy 14 also launched a costume in East Asia-style DLC Stormblood, which is close to the costumes that were required to be worn during Japanese occupation of Korea from 1910 to 1945.

Although this costume is no less offensive than the new gear introduced this time, it was only available in China at the time, so it was less criticized.

To be honest, we really don’t understand why FFXIV always “plays a marginal ball” on such serious issues and arouses public anger. But no matter what the purpose is, it will definitely make more players abandon it in the long run.

The above are the two main manifestations of Final Fantasy 14 that have caused dissatisfaction among players recently. And among them, mainly hoping that the development team can solve the problem of the new gear before the launch of Patch 7.3.

It has been three months since the last major FF14 patch 7.2 was launched. Although Cosmic Exploration and Occult Crescent were brought in through patches 7.21 and 7.25 during this period, the freshness they can provide is just a drop in the bucket.

Fortunately, after a not-so-long wait, the relevant information of patch 7.3 has finally been released recently! It is expected that this update will not only bring more gameplay, but also promote more mainline content. Let’s take a look!

When Will Patch 7.3 Be Launched?

According to the recent live letter, patch 7.3 is named The Promise Of Tomorrow and is expected to meet you in early August this year. According to the trailer, this patch may bring the final chapter to Dawntrail’s story.

New PVE Dungeons

For Final Fantasy 14, the core gameplay is to clear dungeons or complete quests, and only in this way can you earn more Final Fantasy XIV Gil, so this part of the content will be the focus of each update.

The Meso Terminal

According to the live letter and trailer, it can be seen that this dungeon has created a huge golden and purple room, which is very similar to Solution Nine in 7.0. In addition, you can also see a lot of parts that seem to be Alexandrain.

Treasure Dungeon Vault Oneiron

It is expected that this dungeon will feature a golden robot that can rap as the protagonist, allowing you to adventure with it to earn more loot. Interestingly, this dungeon may also provide you with mini-games to play, allowing you to experience a different kind of PVE fun.

Remake Of Archaic Dungeons

Recently, the game has been committed to remaking the archaic dungeons in A Realm Reborn. It is expected that Duty Support will be added to Cutter’s Cry in 7.3, making the dungeon more playable rather than just a boring monster fight.

A New Deep Dungeon

The dungeon is called Pilgrim’s Traverse, and can be entered from Il Mheg in Shadowbringers as a single player or a four-player team. And unlike other deep dungeons, the way to move in Pilgrim’s Traverse is to slide rather than move up and down.

In addition, a new boss has been added to the dungeon, which means that after you clear Pilgrim’s Traverse, you can continue to challenge the more difficult 99-story boss, and you can team up with other powerful players to complete it.

Updates To Various Combat Missions

In addition to dungeons, FF14 also has rich questlines for you to complete, and it will be updated regularly to give you the opportunity to advance the plot and earn more rewards.

More Allied Society Quests

Allied Society Quests are daily tasks in the game that require you to earn gil and other game items by completing commissions from various Allied Societies. It is expected that the new quests will revolve around Yok Huy and will bring new cute mounts and minions.

Hildibrand Adventures Update

This questline is a relatively important and humorous large side quest in FFXIV, with Inspector Hildibrand and his entourage as the main characters. Patch 7.3 will continue to update it based on the existing quest content.

New Trials

Trials are one of the dungeon quests in FF14, usually requiring you and your teammates to fight a single boss enemy in a four- or eight-person team. After defeating the boss, you can not only advance the plot, but also get other rare rewards.

Although the live letter did not reveal the specific information of the new trial, it can be speculated that it has a considerable connection with the storyline. It is expected that we will have to wait until patch 7.3 is officially launched to know more about the trial content.

Updates To PVP Mode

With the arrival of PVP Series 9, the entire PVP mode will also usher in more changes, including the addition of Crystalline Conflict Arena The Bayside Battleground, and the use of duo in casual PVP.

Two New Crystalline Conflict Ranks

As the main gameplay of PVP mode, you need to increase your level as much as possible in Crystalline Conflict, and then you will be given various rewards based on this. Patch 7.3 is expected to add two new Crystalline Conflict ranks Omega and Ultima. They are beyond the regular levels, indicating more rewards and higher honor.

QOL Related Updates

In addition to further enriching the playable content, in order to optimize the game, FFXIV will also further optimize the game through a series of quality of life updates.

A New Star Of Cosmic Exploration

Cosmic Exploration is a lifestyle content launched in patch 7.21, which requires you to cooperate with Loporrits to explore and develop more planets. And 7.3 will add Phaenna as a new star, bringing you enhancements to cosmic tools and new rewards.

Add Chat Bubbles

As a popular MMORPG, the social function of Final Fantasy XIV is very important, so other related functions are also valued by players, such as chat bubbles. Fortunately, this feature will finally be launched in patch 7.3!

According to the live letter, the development team has basically completed the development of this feature and is only waiting for its official release in the new patch. Of course, as an optional feature, you can also disable the bubble at any time as needed without affecting your chat.

New Headwear Options

Among all FF14 races, some have animal ears, and they are difficult to cover, so that you cannot experience headwear accessories or clothing. This inevitably destroys the balance of the game’s racial experience.

But starting with patch 7.3, the two races of Viera and Hrothgar will get more headwear options, and Viera can choose to cover their ears or let their ears stick out of the hat.

The game will also bring part 2 of 7.3 live letter soon, revealing more relevant specific information to you. Let us look forward to it together!

It has been more than two months since the release of patch 7.2. Just when you thought FF14 would have to wait until the summer to have new operations, patch 7.25 suddenly landed in the game on May 27!

Compared with large updates, 7.25 does not add a lot of new content, but it still provides you with a fresher gaming experience, and also adds a new chapter to the previously popular Hildibrand Adventures quest chain. In addition, various jobs in different modes have been adjusted.

Based on this, we will mainly introduce you to the job adjustments and how to complete the most important field operation Occult Crescent.

What Is Occult Crescent?

As the latest added field operation, you can think of Occult Crescent as an independent new copy. It has its own map, mechanism, and built-in tasks. It not only helps you find relic weapons, but also provides the new ways to obtain FFXIV Gil.

How To Unlock It?

First you must complete all the main quests of Dawntrail expansion and get at least one combat job that reaches level 100. Then go to Tuliyollal to find Expedition Messenger, start and gradually advance the quest One Last Hurrah, and you can enter Occult Crescent.

How To Play?

The special thing about this operation is that when you fight in it, your strength depends on the new knowledge level, not the original character job level. In addition, Occult Crescent allows you to get Occult Crescent-limited jobs (some of which can be unlocked directly) through local shops or combat drops to utilize additional skills.

Based on this, you need to first complete ordinary tasks with the help of special jobs such as Phantom Bard or Phantom Knight, or find survey points, to get your knowledge level to 20, and then form a team to enter the ultimate 48-player dungeon The Forked Tower.

The above is the main gameplay idea, but in fact there are many more specific details that you need to understand during the entire adventure, such as:

• When you die in battle and choose to revive at the base, you will lose knowledge XP or level. But if other players resurrect you, you can avoid this loss.
• Occult Crescent map does not allow you to fly, but you can ride a mount.
• Sometimes critical encounters will appear on the map, which will bring powerful enemies and difficult battles.

In general, you need to complete FATEs and critical encounters before entering The Forked Tower to increase your knowledge level as much as possible and earn more limited currency to redeem other special rewards.

Reliable Game Tips

After understanding how Occult Crescent works, in order to fully utilize it, you also need to know more tips that can improve the efficiency of completing this field operation:

• Occult Crescent is different from previous field operations. It allows you to unlock Ethernet teleport points freely without being restricted by your task progress or level. In this way, you can enter critical encounters faster through teleport points.
• The opening of critical encounters requires you to go to the area marked with a blue FATE challenge icon in time and wait in the huge circle or square on the ground, otherwise the battle cannot start normally.
• The efficiency of teamwork is higher than fighting alone. If you don’t have a suitable teammate, send “lfg” in the chat room to receive an invitation.
• If you encounter a high-level enemy at a low level, try to hide yourself out of their field of vision to avoid being discovered and causing a fight.
• Learn to utilize your Phantom job and other useful exclusive tools.
• Most battles have similar patterns, so try to memorize them as you level up.

What Changes Have Been Made To Each Job?

Patch 7.25 makes different changes to each job based on PVE and PVP modes. In PVE, the damage output of some jobs has been increased, and the negative effects that some enemies can apply to have been reduced or eliminated, mainly based on the difficulty of AAC Cruiserweight M2 (Savage) phase.

In PVP mode, the following adjustments are mainly made to enhance the playability of team battles and try to make unpopular jobs have a chance to play.

• Warrior: Make PVP performance of this job more stable by adjusting Fell Cleave and Thrill of Battle.
• Dark Knight: Enhanced Eventide.
• Gunbreaker: Reduced Fated Brand’s power to maintain balance.
• Monk: A series of incremental adjustments.
• Samurai: Increased barrier strength for Ogi Namikiri and Kaeshi: Namikiri.
• Reaper: Improved Communio and Perfectio.
• Viper: Made it easier for Uncoiled Fury to kill enemies.
• Bard: Improved Warden’s Paean and Harmonic Arrow, and reduced the cooldown of Repelling Shot.
• Machinist: Increased the duration of Bioblaster and the power of Aether Mortar.
• Dancer: Improved Starfall Dance, Saber Dance, and Dance of the Dawn.
• Black Mage: Increased the number of stackable Soul Resonances, and improved Flare Star and Frost Star.
• Summoner: Improved the barrier effect of Radiant Aegis.
• Pictomancer: Reduced the recast time of each action and enhanced Mog of the Ages and Retribution of the Madeen.
• White Mage: Reduced the amount of damage absorbed by Seraph Strike Protect to maintain the balance between healing jobs.
• Sage: Increased DOT effect of Lype.

The above is part of the patch 7.25 content introduced to you this time. It would be great if it can help your FFXIV experience!

There is no doubt that for any game to gain a foothold in the market at the beginning, rich and interesting gameplay and game content are absolutely the top priority. After all, this is the core of the game. But as time goes by, whether it can retain players sometimes depends on factors other than gameplay.

Compared with those more hardcore MMORPGs, Final Fantasy 14 has always seemed to give you a more relaxed and fashionable impression, and in fact it is true - the combination of Western fantasy style and Japanese romance makes it very popular among casual MMORPG players.

Based on this feature, although there is a voice in the game community that FF14 lacks novelty in game combat, it is still worth playing in general, and it has been attracting new players since its launch in 2013. Next, we will introduce you to the 9 reasons why FFXIV can do this.

1. Classic Final Fantasy Elements

As you know, Final Fantasy is a huge game series, and 16 game products have been released since 1987. Although each game has a different setting, plot, and main characters, there are always several common mechanisms or characters that appear repeatedly.

Therefore, if you are a fan of the entire series or you have played other famous Final Fantasy games (such as FFVII), you will feel a special sense of nostalgia through these common elements when playing Final Fantasy XIV, which is not available in all MMORPGs.

2. Friendly Player Community

When you are new to FF14, in addition to looking for guides on IGGM or other websites, you can also solve confusion by asking questions in the player community. In fact, for various reasons, a few game communities may not have anyone to answer your questions regularly.

But fortunately, the community atmosphere of FF14 is very friendly. Whether it is a common sense question like how to farm FFXIV Gil, or how to participate in the latest events, there will be someone patiently answering you.

In addition, one of the main features of FFXIV is that you and your friends’ characters pose in various beautiful game scenes and then take screenshots, so you will see a lot of interesting screenshots shared and commented in the community.

3. Good At Reusing Old Areas

Because of the characteristics of MMORPG, you will find that such games will regularly launch new areas on the map. Although this does give you a sense of freshness, too many new areas will cause old areas to be neglected from another perspective - this does not increase the number of areas to experience.

In this regard, Final Fantasy 14 will often supplement the plot by reusing old areas, so that you will return to familiar areas in new events because of the need to advance the plot, so as not to let them be forgotten by you.

4. Excellent Dungeon Mechanism

Honestly, repeatedly farming dungeons is a boring job in any MMORPG, and sometimes you need to wait a long time to match the right teammates in order to complete the team, and it is annoying that you have to do this in order to collect loot.

But in FF14, the game solves the problem of team matching by allowing high-level players to get more rewards in low-level dungeons. And during and after completing the dungeon, you can also chat with teammates on the channel for extra social fun!

5. Charming Music

Although music is not a key game element, its excellence will make the entire game more attractive, which is why some game evaluations will set up music-related awards to encourage companies to make better soundtracks for games.

FFXIV will not only match different background music according to the changes in the game scenes, but also mix elements of previous FF works in the music (which echoes the first point we mentioned). In addition, the game will also regularly release new theme songs, such as “Give It All” last summer.

6. High Degree Of Freedom Class Experience

When you choose your start class in a MMORPG, you must be very careful, because the class determines your subsequent experience and it is difficult to change unless you create a new character. But FF14 allows you to switch the main combat class at any time, and you can feel the combat characteristics of different classes at any time.

7. Realistic Race Design

In addition to class, you can also choose the race for your character in Final Fantasy XIV, and all the main characters or plot NPCs in the game also have their own race. Different races have their own unique personalities and appearances, and you will find that NPCs you meet also meet these characteristics - this is enough to show that the character design of the game is excellent enough.

8. Unique Japanese Humor

Although the background settings of FFXIV sometimes do not completely match the nationality of the relevant companies, the development team’s inadvertent Japanese humor will be revealed in various details. If you are a foreign player, you may not understand it sometimes, however, it is indeed one characteristic of the game.

9. Always Committed To Launching New Content

Introducing new content through regular updates is the main way to keep the game alive, otherwise it may gradually fade after the initial craze. Based on this, Final Fantasy 14 has been online for more than ten years, and it still guarantees to launch high-quality content and new DLC from time to time to give back to your support.

I believe that the above 9 advantages are enough for you to feel the characteristics and charm of FF14, and in the rest of 2025, I believe that the game should also be able to develop better with these advantages!

With the release of Final Fantasy 14’s Patch 7.21, a new event has been added to the game - Cosmic Exploration, which not only brings players a lot of very interesting space exploration activities, but also allows players to obtain rich Cosmic rewards through exploration objectives.

Most importantly, the developers have announced that as Cosmic Exploration project is further expanded in subsequent patches, the generous rewards contained in it will continue to increase. In order for you to receive all the rewards offered in this event more quickly, this guide will provide you with a detailed introduction to the ways to unlock rewards in Cosmic Exploration.

Ways To Unlock Rewards In Cosmic Exploration Event

In order to encourage all players in FFXIV to be keen on pursuing all the content and new features provided by this event, there are multiple ways to obtain rewards in Cosmic Exploration, the most important of which is to exchange them for Cosmic Exploration-exclusive currency you earn from completing tasks.

Completing various missions in Cosmic Exploration will earn you different amounts of Cosmocredits and Lunar Credits, which you can redeem at Mesouaidonque in Credit Exchange (X:21.8, Y:21.8) for FF14 Items you want, such as mounts, glamour, and some cosmetics.

Other ways to get rewards are more dependent on your luck and patience. For example, Cosmic Fortunes can provide you with some exclusive rewards, including the extremely valuable Vacuum Suit mount and the very common material and cordials, but it requires you to gamble by spending Lunar Credits.

In addition, you can also fight for the opportunity to drive a mech in Mech Ops mission, because when you are selected and successfully complete the mission, you also have a certain chance to get the corresponding mount reward. There are also some rewards based on your achievements in the mission, such as some titles and Vacuum Suit mounts, which require you to spend a lot of time and effort.

Cosmic Exploration Rewards List

This Cosmic Exploration provides many players with very generous rewards during the lunar exploration process. The following is a specific list. It is worth reminding you that if you don’t need some of the rewards, you can place them in the market or auction house to earn some FFXIV Gil for yourself, which may be the best source of your wealth.

• Vacuum Suit (Mount) - From Cosmic Fortunes Or Mech Ops Mission
• High-Mobility Vacuum Suit (Mount) - From Out of This World Achievement
• Micro Rover (Mount) - From Cosmic Fortunes
• Rage (Emote) - Spend 9,600 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Visage Capture (Emote) - From Cosmic Fortunes In Credit Exchange
• Star Crew Jacket (Glamour) - Spend 8,400 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Star Crew Gloves (Glamour) - Spend 4,800 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Star Crew Trousers (Glamour) - Spend 7,200 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Star Crew Boots (Glamour) - Spend 4,800 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Cosmosuit Coffer (Glamour) - From Cosmic Fortunes
• Loparasol (Fashion Accessory) - From Cosmic Fortunes
• Tinted Sunglasses (Facewear) - From Cosmic Fortunes
• Reading Glasses (Facewear) - Spend 6,000 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Stellar Lamppost (Outdoor Furnishing) - Spend 3,000 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Cosmochair (Furnishing) - Spend 3,000 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Cosmic Exploration Framer’s Kit (Adventurer Plate) - Spend 6,000 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Hey, Cid! Orchestrion Roll (Orchestrion Roll) - Spend 6,000 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• The Airship Orchestrion Roll (Orchestrion Roll) - Spend 6,000 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Stargazers Orchestrion Roll (Orchestrion Roll) - From Cosmic Fortunes
• Close in the Distance (Orchestrion Roll) - From Cosmic Fortunes
• Echoes in the Distance (Orchestrion Roll) - From Cosmic Fortunes
• Ruby Red Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 600 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Metallic Ruby Red Dye (Dye Color Pot) - From Cosmic Fortunes
• Cherry Pink Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 600 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Carmine Red Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 600 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Neon Pink Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 600 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Bright Orange Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 600 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Canary Yellow Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 600 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Vanilla Yellow Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 600 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Neon Yellow Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 600 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Neon Green Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 600 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Dragoon Blue Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 600 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Turquoise Blue Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 600 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Azure Blue Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 600 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Violet Purple Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 600 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Gunmetal Black Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 1,500 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Pearl White Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 1,500 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange
• Metallic Brass Dye (Dye Color Pot) - Spend 1,500 Cosmocredits In Credit Exchange

The above are all the rewards offered by Cosmic Exploration event in FFXIV. I hope you can collect a lot of event-exclusive currency through many tasks and then use it to redeem all the rewards, and use them to show your personality in the game. I wish you a happy game!