Square Enix announces that Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail will be released on July 2, 2024

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SQUARE ENIX® announced this weekend that Dawntrail™, the fifth expansion for the critically acclaimed MMO FINAL FANTASY™ XIV Online, will be released on July 2, 2024. The Collector’s Edition has also been revealed, and pre-orders for each version will begin on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

At the FINAL FANTASY XIV conference at PAX East 2024, producer and director Naoki Yoshida looked back on the evolution of the game over the past decade and outlined the content to come in the upcoming Dawntrail expansion, which includes an all-new story, two new jobs (the pictomancer and the viper prowler), many challenging new dungeons and battles, a maximum level increased to 100, and much more.

Yoshida also presented the Collector’s Edition of Dawntrail, which will be available for pre-order in very limited quantities, exclusively in the Square Enix Shop, from Tuesday March 26, 2024 at 10 a.m. Paris time (9 a.m. GMT). Further information on the official Dawntrail website: https: //eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/dawntrail/product

The Dawntrail Collector’s Edition is a package including a code for the digital Collector’s Edition of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail for Windows® or Mac, as well as the physical Collector’s Box. Players on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S will be able to order the Collector’s Box individually, and pre-order the Dawntrail Digital Collector’s Edition separately for their respective platforms.

The Dawntrail Collector’s Box includes only the physical items listed below and does not contain Dawntrail, in-game bonus items or pre-order bonuses.

  • Special artwork for the Dawntrail box– A unique artwork for the box with a golden base, reminiscent of a famous golden city. The Dawntrail illustration is by Yoshitaka Amano.
  • Magnificent viper prowler miniature – An impressive, high-quality miniature of the Warrior of Light as a viper prowler. Dimensions (including base) are as follows: H 24.5 cm x W 11.5 cm x D 15 cm approx.
  • Adventurer’s cloth map – The latest version of the FFXIV map, featuring the new locations available in Dawntrail. Printed on high-quality fabric. Dimensions: approx. 42 cm x 75 cm.
  • The Endless Journey – A lined notebook inspired by the famous adventurer’s journal. Dimensions: approx. 15 cm x 11 cm.
  • Trousse de l’aventurier (Adventurer’s kit ) – A fold-out kit to store your writing instruments and other small items essential to your adventures. When unfolded, it measures approx. 21 cm x 24 cm.

The Dawntrail Digital Collector’s Edition will be available for pre-order from participating retailers on March 26, 2024, and includes the following in-game bonus items:

  • In-game item: Arkh Mount – Make your way to the heavens with your very own Arkh, inspired by the dynamic eidolon from FINAL FANTASY IX. You can watch the trailer for this mount here: https: //youtu.be/2BC8s5jBNPM
  • In-game item: Garnet Mascot – Freer than a canary and sharper than a dagger, this adorable Garnet puppet from FINAL FANTASY IX is ready to soar fearlessly into the unknown.
  • In-game item: chocobo brush: pictomancer’s weapon – With an adorable chocobo-inspired style and inimitable glitter effects, this zany brush is perfect for any pictomancer.

Players who pre-order FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail from participating retailers will receive the following bonuses:

  • Early access – Early access is scheduled to be available from Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11 a.m. (Paris time), and will allow players to play Dawntrail before its official release.
  • In-game item: Djidane miniature mascot – This miniature version of Djidane from FINAL FANTASY IX will be the perfect companion for your adventures… As long as you keep an eye on your personal belongings.
  • In-game item: Azeyma Ear rings – Earrings inspired by the radiant sun, symbol of the goddess Azeyma. These practical earrings increase the user’s attributes according to their class or job and current level. What’s more, when worn, they allow the wearer to gain 30% more EXP when defeating enemies, ideal for quickly getting a job up to level 90.

Codes for pre-order bonuses will be sent after pre-ordering Dawntrail for Windows, Mac or Steam and can be used immediately. Digital pre-orders from the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store do not require separate codes. With in-game items distributed by pre-ordering Dawntrail, players will be able to use Azeyma’s earrings to quickly reach level 90 before the expansion’s release on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

FINAL FANTASY XIV patch 6.58 was also recently released, including numerous changes to playable content and the start of a new PvP season. More details on patch 6.58 can be found here: https: //sqex.to/L2Ai1

The crossover quest series with FINAL FANTASY XVI, entitled “The Path Infernal”, will be available from April 2 to May 8. Players who complete these quests will be able to receive numerous FINAL FANTASY XVI-inspired rewards. More information on this crossover can be found here: https: //eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/ffxvi/

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is now available on Xbox Series X|S, allowing even more players on Xbox consoles to join the Warriors of Light in Eorzea and beyond! Until April 19, players with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription can obtain the Starter Edition using Xbox Game Pass benefits. It includes A Realm Reborn™, Heavensward™and Stormblood™, the equivalent of three complete FINAL FANTASY games. Players who purchase the Xbox version or receive the Starter Edition using benefits before April 19 will also receive fun and useful items to help them on their adventure, such as Menphina’s earring (30% bonus experience up to level 80) and the Palom mascot (decorative pet).

With over 30 million registered players, the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has never seen a better time to welcome newcomers in search of an unforgettable adventure. The Enhanced Free Trial now covers all content from A RealmRebornTM through to the StormbloodTM expansion (update 4.58 included), includes an additional playable race (Ao Ra) and five additional jobs (Dark Knight, Astromancer, Machinist, Red Mage and Samurai). Free trial holders can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay experience and a story arc equivalent to two full titles in the FINAL FANTASY license, with no time limit on play. For full details, visit https://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial