FFXIV Dawnbreak Update Goes Live! Patch 7.0 Revamps Gameplay

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail's Patch 7.0 Preview Unveils Extensive Updates

With Dawntrail's early access launch imminent, Square Enix has released preliminary patch notes for version 7.0, highlighting significant updates to Final Fantasy XIV. These notes detail the locations for new job quests (Viper and Pictomancer), along with numerous system changes and additions within the MMORPG.

Dawntrail, the fifth expansion, marks the beginning of a new saga following Endwalker and introduces the game's first major graphical overhaul since A Realm Reborn. Players will journey to the western continent of Tural, embroiled in a succession rite, joining forces with Hrothgar Wuk Lamat, a candidate for Dawnservant. Square Enix has urged players to be mindful of spoilers on social media.

While story details remain scarce, the preliminary notes tease future additions: the Arcadion raid series and the Cenote Ja Ja Gural treasure dungeon. A level 1 quest for a free Fantasia potion will be available in Ul'dah – Steps of Thal (X:13.4, Y:9.2). The notes also pinpoint the starting locations for job quests: a Worried Weaver in Ul'dah – Steps of Nald (X:9.3, Y:9.2) for Viper, and a Cheerless Hearer in Old Gridania (X:8.0, Y:10.3) for Pictomancer. Various Dawntrail role quests are also mentioned, requiring main story progression to unlock.

Key Highlights from Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.0:

• Arcadion raid and Cenote Ja Ja Gural treasure dungeon (future updates)
• Free Fantasia potion quest in Ul'dah
• Viper and Pictomancer job quest locations revealed, along with Dawntrail role quests
• New craftable items, including housing exterior and furnishings
• Graphical enhancements: AMD FSR and Nvidia DLSS support, in-game framerate cap

The notes address server congestion concerns, outlining data center travel restrictions for 2-4 weeks. The graphical update includes support for AMD FSR and Nvidia DLSS, offering enhanced visual fidelity and performance. The addition of an in-game framerate cap provides further control over performance.

With Dawntrail's impending release, players anticipate countless hours of new content. The speed at which players complete the main story remains to be seen.