Final Fantasy 14 director reveals what's coming in patch 7.1

Crossroads, the first content patch for Downrailintends to introduce the main feature of housing and a new type of content Final Fantasy 14. Although it had a notoriously bumpy launch, Final Fantasy 14 has grown steadily over the years and established itself as one of the best MMOs on the market. Shadowbearers brought many new players into the game and Endwalker doubled the number of subscribers during the release. For now Downrail had mixed reception in terms of narrative, Final Fantasy 14 continues to be popular, and players have praised the new content introduced in the expansion.

It is noteworthy that Arkadion's raid in v Final Fantasy 14 became a favorite in the community, especially her second boss Honey B. Lovely. While Arcadion won't release its second wing until patch 7.2, players can expect to see the first Alliance Raid for Downrail at the Crossroads. A new Alliance Raid series known as Echoes of Vana'diel has been teased to Downrail's launch, and will be a tribute Final Fantasy 11. Patch 7.1 will bring players to Jeuno for the first Alliance raid, but that's not all Crossroads has to offer.

Scheduled to launch in November 2024 (either November 12th or 19th), Patch 7.1 for Final Fantasy 14 a new type of combat content will also be introduced – chaotic alliance raids. Described as a difficulty between Extreme Trials and Savage Raids Final Fantasy 14Chaotic is designed with 24 players in mind and will reimagine boss battles from old Alliance raids as true endgame content. The first Chaotic Alliance raid will feature Cloud of Darkness as its only encounter, and will require a new level of cooperation Final Fantasy 14 players.

Final Fantasy 14 adds new Alliance Raid content and hull changes in Patch 7.1

In addition to the Chaotic Alliance raid, Final Fantasy 14 players looking for a challenge can look forward to the new Ultimate, Futures Rewritten, which will focus on Eden Raids and feature Ryne. The new Unreal Trial will start with four lords Storm bloodwith Biakko as the main boss of patch 7.1. However, perhaps the most exciting part of Crossroads are the new quality of life changes added to the Final Fantasy 14 and its housing system.

Starting with patch 7.1, players will be able to change the interior design of their home Final Fantasy 14and even remove the infamous columns that are in the default design. To support this new system, Square Enix will be adding new interior designs over time and future updates Final Fantasy 14 will also allow players to increase the size of the interior of their dwelling for a significant amount of gil.

Patch 7.1 will also introduce the new Allied Society Part One quests DownrailHildibrand Adventures, new custom supplies in Shaaloan, extreme trials for Sphene, and extensive updates to all PvP quests outside of Pictomancer and Viper. It is noteworthy that the developers stated that the work in PvP Final Fantasy 14 will feel much different than their PvE counterparts.