Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.3: Dawntrail's Curtain Call and a Whole Heap of Goodies!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Square Enix is about to drop FFXIV Patch 7.3, wrapping up the Dawntrail storyline and bringing a bunch of new content, like a new alliance raid, a PvP map, and a treasure dungeon that involves a *hypnoslot machine*. What could possibly go wrong?
Right, listen up, adventurers! Square Enix just dropped the preliminary patch notes for Final Fantasy XIV's Update 7.3, dubbed 'The Promise of Tomorrow' – and fair dinkum, it's a packed one. According to Game Rant, the update is slated to go live on August 5th, and it seems we're getting a grand finale to the Dawntrail expansion's main story, along with a stack of shiny new things to play with.
So, what's on the menu? For starters, we're looking at 10 new quests to wrap up the Dawntrail narrative. What does this mean for the future? Well, your guess is as good as mine! But reckon this patch will lay the groundwork for where we're headed next. Think of it as the calm before the storm… or maybe the storm before the even bigger, shinier storm? We'll have to wait and see, won't we?
But wait, there's more! Patch 7.3 isn't just about wrapping up storylines; it's also about adding fresh content to keep us busy. We're getting the second alliance raid in the Echoes of Vana'diel series, titled 'San d'Oria: The Second Walk.' Plus, a brand new Crystalline Conflict PvP map is dropping, alongside the 'Vault Oneiron' treasure dungeon. Sounds like plenty of opportunities to show off your skills (or, in my case, spectacularly fail while looking stylish).
For those who like a bit of customisation, there's a bunch of new hairstyles and cosmetic glamour pieces on the way, obtainable through the Manderville Gold Saucer (good excuse to grind out some MGP, eh?) and the Vault Oneiron. And listen up, Viera and Hrothgar players – a whole heap of headgear items are *finally* becoming compatible! Bloody hell, it's about time!
Square Enix are also giving the game a bit of a spit and polish. Some weapons and armor pieces from Stormblood and Endwalker are getting updated textures, which should make things look a bit crisper. And, as part of the ongoing graphical upgrades in Dawntrail, player character models are getting some tweaks. To celebrate (or perhaps compensate for any unforeseen mishaps?), everyone's getting a free Fantasia potion. If you haven't claimed the freebie from Patch 7.2 yet, you've got until August 4th to grab it, and apparently, you can stack 'em. Character customisation galore!
Now, about those all-important Job balance adjustments… Patience, my friends! Those details will be revealed in the full patch notes on August 4th, during server maintenance. So, while we wait, we can only speculate and frantically refresh the Lodestone. Sound familiar? Ahhh, the joys of being an FFXIV player!
Vault Oneiron sounds particularly intriguing, it's a new type of treasure dungeon accessed via Gargantuaskin Treasure Maps. Inside, you'll find a hypnoslot machine (yes, really) that summons different creatures to fight, depending on the result. There's even a chance you'll be unceremoniously booted out of the vault! Sounds like a recipe for chaos, and I, for one, am here for it.
So, there you have it. Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.3 is shaping up to be a meaty update, full of story, dungeons, raids, and cosmetic goodies. Let's just hope it all goes smoothly when it launches. (Fingers crossed, eh?).
Tags: FFXIV, Final Fantasy XIV, Patch 7.3, Dawntrail, MMORPG
Original article: Game Rant