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92ND LETTER FROM THE PRODUCER LIVE BROADCAST UNVEILS FINAL FANTASY XIV PATCH 7.5 TRAIL TO THE HEAVENS TRAILER AND MORE
New Main Scenario Quests, Beastmaster Limited Job, Echoes of Vana'diel Part 3 – Windurst: The Third Walk, and More to Arrive in Upcoming Game Updates
London (17th April, 2026) – During today’s Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast, SQUARE ENIX revealed more information on the latest major patch for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online. Patch 7.5, titled Trail to the Heavens, was again confirmed for a 28th April release date.
The trailer, introduced by Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida showcased a variety of additions and updates set to arrive with the patch, including main scenario quests, the final instalment of the Echoes of Vana'diel alliance raid series, the next update to Occult Crescent, a new dungeon, a new Ultimate difficulty raid, a look at the new limited job—Beastmaster, and much more.
You can view the trailer for Patch 7.5 here: https://youtu.be/nsMbfTpL63c
Further details on content coming in the Patch 7.5x series are available below:
- New Main Scenario Quests
- Allied Society Capstone Quests
- Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures
- New Custom Deliveries – Tiisol Ja
- Duty Support Additions – Support for The Dusk Vigil & Shisui of the Violet Tides will be added
- PvP Updates – PvP Series 11 begins, with adjustments to existing PvP actions and the addition of a new Crystalline Conflict arena: the Archeia Harmonia
- New Dungeon – The Clyteum
- New Alliance Raid – Echoes of Vana'diel, Part 3 – Windurst: The Third Walk
- New Trial – Enuo - Includes both Normal and Extreme difficulties
- New Unreal Trial – Shinryu’s Domain (Unreal): Take on the mighty Shinryu at level 100
- New Ultimate Raid
- New Occult Crescent Update – New zone with new monsters, Critical Encounters, increased knowledge level, and multiple new Phantom Jobs
- New Limited Job – Beastmaster – Capture beasts and call upon them to fight at your side!
- Phantom Weapon updates
- Ocean Fishing Update – New route (towards Thavnair)
- Cosmic Exploration: New Planet – Auxsia – A new planet for intrepid crafters and gatherers to explore, as well as additional updates and changes
- Housing Update – Increased limits for interior and exterior furnishings, new interior designs, and more
- Armoire Update – A dramatic increase to the number of items that can be stored
- Dye System Update
- Miscellaneous Updates – Companion Chocobo system update, Crafting updates, Gold Saucer updates and more.
An archive of the broadcast (Japanese audio only) can be viewed here: ttps://www.twitch.tv/videos/2750146881?t=0h39m35s
Finally, FINAL FANTASY XIV Sound Director Masayoshi Soken appeared on the broadcast to share more details surrounding the recent announcement of THE PRIMALS performing at Download Festival in the UK on Friday 12thJune 2026. Discussing the performance and the festival itself, Soken expressed his excitement at being able to perform alongside some of the world’s most iconic acts and shared additional details for the show, including exclusive merchandise that fans will be able to get their hands on in the near future. For the latest information on Download Festival and THE PRIMALS, please visit the Lodestone.
The Download Festival Exclusive T-shirt, available for purchase soon
With more than 30 million total registered accounts, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The Free Trial includes all content from A Realm Reborn, the Heavensward and Stormblood expansions (and updates through Patch 4.58). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to three full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information can be found at: https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial
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