Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.3: “The Promise of Tomorrow” – New Quests, Dungeons & More

Square Enix has shared details on the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.3: ‘The Promise of Tomorrow.’ This will include a new main scenario, the next addition to the ‘Echoes of Vana’diel’ alliance raid series, a new Deep Dungeon, as well as the first update to the gathering and crafting-focused Cosmic Exploration.

The team have also announced that FINAL FANTASY XIV: Chronicles of Light (Novel), Volume II, the second collection of short stories in the world of Final Fantasy XIV Online, is now available for pre-order. This book will contain thirty stories that were originally published on the official FFXIV Online website. It will now include a new illustration created for this book by Final Fantasy artist Toshiyuki Itahana, and will be housed in a hardcover, foil-stamped book.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Chronicles of Light (Novel), Volume II is scheduled to release in December 2025, and you can pre-order now through the Square Enix Store, and it’s also available at other book stores. A digital e-book will also be available.

More in the books news: Volume 2 of The Ultimate FINAL FANTASY XIV Cookbook is also now available for pre-order ahead of its release on October 21. Dishes in this volume include Alpine Breakfast, Tacos de Carne Asada, the Pudding of Perseverance & Prominence and many more. 

Here’s the breakdown on what’s coming in Patch 7.3, ‘The Promise of Tomorrow’:

• New Main Scenario Quests
• New Alliance Raid – Echoes of Vana’diel, Part 2: San d’Oria: The Second Walk 
• New Dungeon – The Meso Terminal
• New Trial – Includes both Normal and Extreme modes 
• New Deep Dungeon – Pilgrim’s Traverse 
• New Unreal Trial – The Wreath of Snakes (Unreal): Take on Seiryu, one of the Four Lords, at level 100
• Cosmic Exploration: New Planet – Phaenna – A new planet for intrepid crafters and gatherers to explore, as well as additional updates and changes
• Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures
• New Allied Society Quests – Yok Huy
• New Treasure Dungeon – Vault Oneiron
• Duty Support Additions – Support for the Cutter’s Cry will be added
• PvP Updates – The start of PvP Series 9, existing action adjustments, new ranked tiers and the addition of a new Crystalline Conflict arena: the Bayside Battleground
• Weapon Enhancements Quests – Phantom Weapons