New main scenario quests, new Echoes of Vana'diel Alliance Raid, and more in Patch 7.1.
Patch 7.1 Overview
Patch 7.1: Crossroads, is scheduled for release on November 12, 2024. See the Patch 7.1: Crossroads Special Site for more information.
New Main Scenario Quests
The Dawntrail story continues with new main scenario quests. The first new quest is likely to begin in Tuliyollal at the For'ard Cabins. These quests include a new dungeon: Yuweyawata Field Station.
New Alliance Raid Series: Echoes of Vana'diel
The new alliance raid series, based on Final Fantasy XI, begins with Jeuno: The First Walk.
New Allied Society: Pelupelu
A new allied society, the Pelupelu, will be added. If you unlock them and complete their daily quests, you will earn experience for combat jobs.
New Extreme Trial: Sphene's Burden
A new extreme trial, based on the final trial of Dawntrail, will be added. If you have completed the Dawntrail main scenario, you can talk to the Wandering Minstrel in Tuliyollal to unlock this trial.
New Unreal Trial: Jade Stoa (Unreal)
A new Unreal trial featuring Byakko will become available. Talk to the Faux Commander in Idyllshire to participate. If you have not yet unlocked Unreal Trials, you need to complete the Shadowbringers Main Scenario and talk to the Unctuous Adventurer to unlock Wondrous Tails in Idyllshire, then talk to the Painfully Ishgardian Man in Idyllshire to unlock Unreal Trials.
Other Updates
Patch 7.1 also includes the following updates:
- Duty Support will be added to non-MSQ dungeons, starting with Halatali.
- Hall of the Novice training will now include lessons for various game mechanics. Talk to the NPCs who have the Hall of the Novice icon to unlock this feature and learn more. The trainings are available via Duty > Hall of the Novice.
- Dawntrail will be replayable in New Game+. If you have completed the A Realm Reborn Main Scenario, you can talk to the Wistful Whitebeard in Vesper Bay in Western Thanalan to unlock New Game+.
- PvP will receive various updates, such as action and hit detection timing, improvements to Crystalline Conflict areas, and job adjustments.
- In Doman Mahjong, it will be possible to purchase voiced reaction packs with MGP.
- Housing interiors can be selected from other residential regions regardless of house location.