Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.1 releases on November 12, new trailer showcases content and features

As a seasoned adventurer of the land of Eorzea, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.1 “Crossroads”! The thought of embarking on new main scenario quests and venturing through a new dungeon has me buzzing like a bee in a field of honey flowers.

The 7.1 “Crossroads” update for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail will be released on all platforms on November 12, as announced during today’s broadcast from Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida. This is the first significant update post the launch of Dawntrail. If you haven’t had a chance to play it yet, you can check out James’ review here.

This latest update introduces fresh main story missions, a novel dungeon, an exciting 24-player Alliance Raid, a new Hildibrand Quest series titled “Dawntrail”, and a host of additional features. Catch the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.1 release date trailer here:

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.1 new content and features

New Main Scenario Quests – Crossroads
New Dungeon – Yuweyawata Field Station
New 24-Player Alliance Raid – Echoes of Vana’diel – Jeuno: The First Walk
New Trial – The Minstrel’s Ballad: Sphene’s Burden
New Unreal Trial – The Jade Stoa (Unreal): Face off against Byakko, one of the Four Lords, at level 100
Chaotic Alliance Raid – The Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic): A new 24-player, high-difficulty raid arriving one week after Patch 7.15
New Ultimate Raid – Futures Rewritten (Ultimate)
New Allied Society Quests – Players will be able to participate in new allied society quests for the Pelupelu that are designed for battle classes and jobs
A New Custom Delivery Client – Nitowikwe
Additional Role & Wachumeqimeqi Quests – Players who have completed all Dawntrail role quests or all Wachumeqimeqi quests will be able to enjoy a finale to wrap-up their respective stories
New Hildibrand Quest Series – Everyone’s favorite inspector returns for more antics in Dawntrail
New Game+ Support for Patch 7.0 – Replay main scenario quests, job quests, and role quests

Duty Support Additions – Support for the non-main scenario quest dungeon Halatali will be implemented, with further additions in the future
Player Housing Update – The ability to select interior designs from different residential areas regardless of the location of the plot and new interior designs will be added
Player Versus Player Update – Rework of multiple Crystalline Conflict maps, PvP action changes, and more
Miscellaneous Updates – Additional updates for the Hall of the Novice with training for a wide range of different battle mechanics, NPC voiceovers added to Doman Mahjong, and more

Final Fantasy XIV is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4,, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.1 Screenshots