Patch 7.5, titled “Trail to the Heavens,” is bringing a bevy of updates that include new elements to experience and quality of life elements as well, including the most requested feature: Region-based matching to Final Fantasy XIV. Now that we’re all waiting for Patch 8.0 and Evercold, Final Fantasy XIV’s sixth expansion, it’s time to catch up.
For a full list of everything you can expect from Patch 7.5 from the Square Enix dev blog here. But, if you’re just looking for the highlights, we’ve got you covered with the write-up below.
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What is new in Patch 7.5?
Patch 7.5 brings a wealth of new updates and additions, alongside further updates to come in the 7.5x series.
Trail of the Heavens New Content
New Alliance Raid: Echoes of Vana’diel – Windurst: The Third Walk: The new Alliance Raid’s official synopsis is: The time has come for Sareel Ja to realize his dream of a new king─one he believes worthy to rule Tural, and perhaps even the whole of the star. What harrowing trials must the Warrior of Light overcome to put his ambitions to rest, and what will become of Alxaal and Prishe should they prove victorious?
New Dungeon – The Clyteum: The new dungeon’s official synopsis is: This cavernous manufactory once helped sustain Garlemald’s relentless territorial expansion. Long since abandoned, its halls are now the frontline of a terrifying incursion…
New Trial – Enuo: This new trial includes both Normal and Extreme difficulties. The official Enuo synopsis: Wielding the boundless power of the void, they rise from depths unfathomable─the dread sovereign Enuo!
New Unreal Trial – Shinryu’s Domain (Unreal): This new Unreal trial lets players take on the mighty Shinryu at level 100. The official synopsis is: The faux commander craves a tale of fierce battle raging above the clouds. Your clash with the mighty Shinryu leads to only two possible fates: your opponent’s demise, or your bloody remains strewn across the heavens.
New Crystaline Conflict Stage — Archeia Harmonias: The updates to PvP shouldn’t come as a surprise with the announcement of Evolved Mode, which is reminiscent of PvP’s condensed hotbar layout. The official synopsis is: The aetherometer and aetherial bridges present new obstacles to overcome, while healing glyphs unlock new strategies to master. Adapt quickly to grasp victory!
New Main Scenario Quests — Trail to the Heavens – Part 1: As Yoshida noted in the Fan Fest keynote, Patch 7.5 marks the start of the journey to Evercold. The official synopsis for the new MSQ is: Returned from the levin-wracked lands of the Ninth, the Warrior of Light and their companions resume investigations into the key. Yet as they begin to unravel its mysteries, an ally’s unsettling message threatens to draw their attention elsewhere…
Housing Updates
- The placement limits for indoor and outdoor furnishings have been increased; however, only 400 furnishings can be displayed on the screen at once.
- Apartments: Increased to 150
- Cottages (Small Plot): Increased indoor furnishings to 300 and outdoor furnishings to 40
- Houses (Medium Plot): Increased indoor furnishings to 450, and outdoor furnishings increased to 60
- Mansions (Large Pot): Increased indoor furnishings to 600, and outdoor furnishings increased to 80
- Players can now adjust the number of characters displayed in housing areas via the Display Limits options, reducing graphics strain on their systems.
- Dark Minimalist Style has been added as an Interior Design option.
- Furnishings from the FFXIV Furnishing Design Contest have been added.
- New Furnishings, Aquariums, and Orchestration rolls have been added.
- Cornflower Seeds have been added and can be bought from vendors in housing wards, and from Tanie in New Gridania
Other Patch 7.5 Gameplay Updates
- Duty Support Additions – Support for The Dusk Vigil & Shisui of the Violet Tides will be added
- PvP Updates – PvP Series 11 begins, with adjustments to existing PvP actions
- Ocean Fishing Update – New route (towards Thavnair)
- Armoire Update – A dramatic increase to the number of items that can be stored
- Miscellaneous Updates – Companion Chocobo system update, more convenient crafting updates, and more.
- Treasure Hunt — Rewards for Loboskin Treasure Maps, Br’aaxskin Treasure Maps, and Gargantuaskin Treasure Maps have been adjusted.
- Duty Support added to The Dusk Vigil (Heavensward), Shisui of the Violet Tides (Stormblood), The Clyteum (Dawntrail)
- New hairstyles have been added to the Hrothgar and Viera
Free Trial Expansion
Players testing out FFXIV will now have the chance to play the most beloved expansion of the MMO: Shadowbringers. Or, in other words, have you heard of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV? With an expanded free trial, you can play through the entirety of A Realm Reborn and the award-winning Shadowbringers expansion up to level 80 for free with no restrictions on playtime!
What is coming in the Patch 7.5x series?
Shared during the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival Anaheim Keynote Address from Naoki Yoshida, we got a quick look at what to expect in the rest of the 7.5 series of patches. The patch schedule leading to the release of 8.0 was also detailed, providing players with additional content:
Patch 7.51 (releasing June 2)
- Cosmic Exploration: New Planet – Auxsia – A new planet for intrepid crafters and gatherers to explore, as well as additional updates and changes
- New Custom Deliveries – Tiisol Ja
- New Ultimate Raid – Dancing Mad, made in collaboration with Tetsuya Nomura
Patch 7.55 (releasing July 28)
- Allied Society Capstone Quests
- New Occult Crescent Update – New zone with new monsters, Critical Encounters, increased knowledge level, and multiple new Phantom Jobs
- Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures
- Phantom Weapon updates
Patch 7.56 (releasing Sept. 8)
- New Limited Job – Beastmaster – Capture beasts and call upon them to fight at your side.
Patch 7.5 is live now on PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, with Nintendo Switch 2 support in August 2026. The game’s next expansion, Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, releases in January 2027.
