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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Review
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Review

While it hasn't completely lost its luster, Dawntrail proves that it's about time for Final Fantasy XIV to change.

review by James Galizio on 09 August, 2024

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail has succeeded in delivering the game's best Savage Raid Series
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail has succeeded in delivering the game's best Savage Raid Series

With the entirety of the expansion's Savage Raid Series behind it, Dawntrail has been possibly the best expansion for raiders.

feature by James Galizio on 21 January, 2026

"The time just felt right" - Ryozo Tsujimoto and Naoki Yoshida talk the Omega Planetes and Arkveld collabs
"The time just felt right" - Ryozo Tsujimoto and Naoki Yoshida talk the Omega Planetes and Arkveld collabs

During Tokyo Game Show 2025, we had the chance to talk with both dev teams about what went into deciding the characters for each half of the collaboration.

interview by James Galizio on 18 October, 2025

At Anime Expo, Naoki Yoshida reflects on his past as he looks forward to the future
At Anime Expo, Naoki Yoshida reflects on his past as he looks forward to the future

We sat down with Yoshi-P during Anime Expo to discuss the team's efforts to better connect with the Final Fantasy XIV community

interview by James Galizio on 08 July, 2025

With Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.25, Occult Crescent has brought out Dawntrail's full potential
With Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.25, Occult Crescent has brought out Dawntrail's full potential

After nearly a year, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is beginning to feel like the expansion it always could've been.

feature by James Galizio on 01 June, 2025

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.2 is on track as one of the best the game has ever received
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.2 is on track as one of the best the game has ever received

Once the later 7.2x updates drop, Final Fantasy XIV may be looking at potentially its best patch yet - but for now, only raiders are having our fun.

feature by James Galizio on 11 April, 2025

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail's Futures Rewritten Ultimate Raid was what the raid scene needed, for now
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail's Futures Rewritten Ultimate Raid was what the raid scene needed, for now

After Endwalker brought the game's two toughest Ultimate Raids, Futures Rewritten is what the raid scene needed - even if it may feel like an overcorrection.

feature by James Galizio on 10 March, 2025

Final Fantasy XIV's new Chaotic Alliance Raid is yet another feast for well-fed raiders
Final Fantasy XIV's new Chaotic Alliance Raid is yet another feast for well-fed raiders

While 7.1x still lacks content for non-raiders to tackle, (Chaotic) Cloud of Darkness is an excellent new addition to the patch cycle for raiders.

feature by James Galizio on 03 January, 2025

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.1 is a good patch, but maybe not quite what the game needs right now
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.1 is a good patch, but maybe not quite what the game needs right now

Creative Studio 3's latest update to Final Fantasy XIV has kept me playing; but is it enough for most players?

feature by James Galizio on 02 December, 2024

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is a strong yet imperfect first step for the next decade of the game's story
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is a strong yet imperfect first step for the next decade of the game's story

Dawntrail successfully sets the stage for where the Warrior of Light will end up next, but I've got some lingering questions and concerns.

feature by James Galizio on 10 July, 2024

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Latest Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail news and info

Final Fantasy XIV for Switch 2 "should run stably at 30fps" in towns with better performance elsewhere
Final Fantasy XIV for Switch 2 "should run stably at 30fps" in towns with better performance elsewhere

Naoki Yoshida discusses FFXIV's Switch 2 performance right now in an interview with Famitsu.

news by Mikhail Madnani and Kite Stenbuck on 26 April, 2026

Final Fantasy XIV is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this August
Final Fantasy XIV is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this August

Square Enix finally announces a Switch 2 port of FF14.

news by Mikhail Madnani on 24 April, 2026

Final Fantasy XIV's next expansion is Evercold, launching January 2027
Final Fantasy XIV's next expansion is Evercold, launching January 2027

Square Enix showcased Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, launching January 2027, as the next FF14 expansion.

news by Mikhail Madnani on 24 April, 2026

The Primals - Back in the Ring album launches on July 15 featuring The Arcadion: Heavyweight tier songs & more
The Primals - Back in the Ring album launches on July 15 featuring The Arcadion: Heavyweight tier songs & more

The album features three newly arranged versions from The Arcadion: Heavyweight tier, Smile, and a new arrangement of Primal Judgment.

news by Mikhail Madnani on 24 April, 2026

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 - Trail to the Heavens trailer showcased ahead of Part 1 launching April 28
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 - Trail to the Heavens trailer showcased ahead of Part 1 launching April 28

Square Enix shares the first full trailer for Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 - Trail to the Heavens.

news by Mikhail Madnani on 17 April, 2026

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 will increase CERO age rating in Japan from C (15+) to D (17+)
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 will increase CERO age rating in Japan from C (15+) to D (17+)

Square Enix would have to add restrictions to the Group Pose feature if they were to retain the lower age rating.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 26 March, 2026

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 Part 1 launches on April 28, Part 2 is scheduled for early September
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 Part 1 launches on April 28, Part 2 is scheduled for early September

The next major Final Fantasy XIV patch goes live on April 28 with Patch 7.5 Part 1. Part 2 follows in early September.

news by Mikhail Madnani on 13 March, 2026

The Primals Dark Decades Tour Budokan Blu-ray launches March in Japan and April in the West
The Primals Dark Decades Tour Budokan Blu-ray launches March in Japan and April in the West

Pre-orders for The Primals Dark Decades Tour Budokan Blu-ray are now live featuring September 2025's performance and bonus content.

news by Mikhail Madnani on 31 January, 2026

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail EP7 is now available to buy digitally featuring music from Patch 7.4
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail EP7 is now available to buy digitally featuring music from Patch 7.4

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail EP7 featuring five tracks from Patch 7.4 is now available to buy digitally worldwide.

news by Mikhail Madnani on 14 January, 2026

Final Fantasy XIV collaboration song Everything Burns (Tom Morello feat. Beartooth) is now available to stream
Final Fantasy XIV collaboration song Everything Burns (Tom Morello feat. Beartooth) is now available to stream

The Tom Morello x FFXIV collaboration song is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and more with Everything Burns.

news by Mikhail Madnani on 17 December, 2025

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