Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.3 "The Promise of Tomorrow" Brings Raids, Deep Dungeons, and Major Story Content in August 2025
Square Enix has officially revealed the next major update for Final Fantasy XIV Online, Patch 7.3: "The Promise of Tomorrow," during the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast hosted by Naoki Yoshida. Slated for early August 2025, the patch promises a substantial influx of new content, including alliance raids, dungeons, trials, crafting updates, PvP additions, and more.
The reveal stream, which aired with Japanese audio, is shown below:
Major Highlights of Patch 7.3: "The Promise of Tomorrow"
Fans of the long-running MMORPG can look forward to the following key features coming in the 7.3 and 7.3x series updates:
New Content and Gameplay Additions:
- Main Scenario Quests - Advancing the central narrative post-Dawntrail.
- Alliance Raid: Echoes of Vana'diel, Part 2 - San d'Oria: The Second Walk - The next chapter in the Final Fantasy XI-inspired crossover raid series.
- Dungeon: The Meso Terminal - A new dungeon challenge.
- New Trial (Normal & Extreme Modes) - A new boss fight experience.
- Deep Dungeon: Pilgrim’s Traverse - A fresh roguelike-style dungeon for those craving randomized danger.
- Unreal Trial: The Wreath of Snakes (Unreal) - A level 100 rematch against Seiryu, one of the Four Lords.
- Cosmic Exploration Update - A new planet, Phaenna, added for crafters and gatherers.
- Treasure Dungeon: Vault Oneiron - A mysterious new treasure hunting zone.
- Duty Support - Support added for Cutter’s Cry dungeon.
PvP and Combat Updates:
PvP Series 9 - New season launch with revamped tiers and rewards.
Crystalline Conflict Arena: Bayside Battleground - A sun-soaked, strategic new PvP map.
Weapon Enhancement Quests - Phantom Weapons system introduced.
Hildibrand and Yok Huy Return:
Further Hildibrand Adventures - The fan-favorite comedic side story continues.
Allied Society Quests - Yok Huy - New allied faction questlines.
Lore and Lifestyle Additions
Chronicles of Light (Novel) - Volume II
A new lore-rich hardcover book is now available for pre-order. It collects 30 official short stories, expanding the worlds of Shadowbringers, Endwalker, and Dawntrail, with exclusive art by Toshiyuki Itahana. Physical release: December 2025; eBook: October 7, 2025.
The Ultimate Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook - Volume 2
Subtitled The Culinarian’s Journey from Shadow to Shore, this 192-page cookbook brings dishes from the last three expansions to life. Release date: October 21, 2025.
Featured dishes include:
Alpine Breakfast
Tacos de Carne Asada
Pudding of Perseverance & Prominence
New Players Welcome - Free Trial Expanded
Now with over 30 million registered accounts, Final Fantasy XIV Online is more accessible than ever. The Free Trial includes content from A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, and Stormblood with no time limit and gameplay comparable to three full JRPGs.
Whether you’re a veteran looking forward to the new raid tiers and Deep Dungeon or a newcomer curious about Eorzea, FFXIV’s Patch 7.3 marks one of the richest content drops yet in the game’s long and celebrated history. Will you be joining in it?
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