FINAL FANTASY XIV PATCH 7.5: TRAIL TO THE HEAVENS REVEALED FOR 28th APRIL RELEASE
Letter from the Producer LIVE Broadcast Also Showcased
Beastmaster Limited Job, Echoes of Vana'diel Part 3 – Windurst: The Third Walk, and Occult Crescent: North Horn
London, March 16, 2026 | During the 91st Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast, SQUARE ENIX revealed Patch 7.5, titled Trail to the Heavens, as the latest major patch for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, alongside a 28th April release date.
During the broadcast, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida outlined the release schedule for the upcoming Patch 7.5x series, and showcased an array of new additions series, including main scenario quests, the final instalment of the Echoes of Vana'diel alliance raid series, the next update to Occult Crescent, a new dungeon, a new Ultimate difficulty raid, a first look at the new limited job – Beastmaster, and much more.
An archive of the broadcast (Japanese audio only) can be viewed here:
Patch 7.5 brings a wealth of new updates and additions, alongside further updates to come in the 7.5x series including:
- New Main Scenario Quests
- New Alliance Raid – Echoes of Vana'diel, Part 3 – Windurst: The Third Walk
- New Dungeon – The Clyteum
- New Trial – Enuo – Includes both Normal and Extreme modes
- Allied Society Capstone Quests
- New Unreal Trial – Shinryu’s Domain (Unreal): Take on the mighty Shinryu at level 100
- New Ultimate Raid
- Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures
- New Occult Crescent Update – New zone with new monsters, Critical Encounters, increased knowledge level, and multiple new Phantom Jobs
- New Limited Job – Beastmaster
- Duty Support Additions – Support for The Dusk Vigil & Shisui of the Violet Tides will be added
- Ocean Fishing Update – New route (towards Thavnair)
- Cosmic Exploration: New Planet – Auxsia – A new planet for intrepid crafters and gatherers to explore, as well as additional updates and changes
- Housing Update – Increased limits for interior and exterior furnishings, new interior designs, and more
- Armoire Update – A dramatic increase to the number of items that can be stored
- Dye System Update
- PvP Updates – PvP Series 11 begins, with adjustments to existing PvP actions and the addition of a new Crystalline Conflict arena: the Archeia Harmonia
- Miscellaneous Updates - New Custom Deliveries, Phantom Weapon updates, Gold Saucer updates and more.
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