Final Fantasy XIV: Free Trial Expanded, Major Update Patch 7.5 "The Path Beyond" Released!
Square Enix's 'Final Fantasy XIV' has expanded its free trial to include the 'Shadowbringers' expansion, allowing free play up to level 80. A major update, Patch 7.5 'The Path Beyond,' has also been released, introducing new main quests and crossover content.
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Square Enix Co., Ltd.'s online RPG "Final Fantasy XIV" (hereinafter, FFXIV) has expanded the scope of its free trial to include the expansion pack "Shadowbringers". This allows players to play up to level 80 without time restrictions, offering the equivalent of four RPGs' worth of story content for free.
In addition, a major update, Patch 7.5 "The Path Beyond," was released today. This update introduces a variety of new content, including the main quest "The Path Beyond," which begins a new story, and "Windurst: The Third Walk," the third and final chapter of "Echoes of Vana'diel," a crossover content with "Final Fantasy XI." System updates to support a more comfortable gameplay experience have also been released.
Free trial now playable up to "Shadowbringers"!
The free trial's playable range has been expanded, allowing free play up to level 80 without time restrictions.
Players can now experience the equivalent of four RPGs' worth of story content for free, including the base package "A Realm Reborn," and the expansion packs "Heavensward," "Stormblood," and now "Shadowbringers."
Since play data can be carried over to the full version, please take this opportunity to experience the adventure of "FFXIV"!
"Final Fantasy XIV Free Trial"
https://sqex.to/0excD
Major Update Patch 7.5 "The Path Beyond" Released Today!
A variety of new content has been released, including the main quest "The Path Beyond," which starts a new story, "Windurst: The Third Walk," the third installment of the "Echoes of Vana'diel" crossover content with "Final Fantasy XI," and the new Crystal Conflict stage "The War Library of Harmonia," which utilizes new mechanics. System updates to support a more comfortable gameplay experience have also been released.
■ Patch 7.5 Update Items
Main Scenario Quest: The Path Beyond
Alliance Raid Dungeon: Echoes of Vana'diel Part 3: Windurst - The Third Walk
New Limited Job: Beastmaster [Patch 7.56]
Instance Dungeon: Curtana Magic Factory
Trial: The Endwalker Trial
Unreal Trial: Unreal Dragon God Trial
Crystal Conflict: New Stage
Ultimate Raid: Ultima Thule (Ultimate) [Patch 7.51]
Mirage Island: Crescent Isle - Northern Expedition [Patch 7.55]
Weapon Enhancement Content: Phantom Weapon [Patch 7.55]
Custom Deliveries: Cee-chan the Taco Vendor: Chee Soja [Patch 7.51]
Side Story Quests: Hildibrand's Adventures: Golden Edition [Patch 7.55]
Tribal Alliance Quests: Extra Story: Golden Edition [Patch 7.55]
Ocean Fishing Update
Cosmo Explorer: New Star "Auxesia, Planet of Plant Civilization" / Tool Enhancement Content: Cosmo Tool [Patch 7.51]
Manderville Gold Saucer Update [Patch 7.5x]
Nintendo Switch™ 2 Version Official Service [Patch 7.5x]
Free Trial / Starter Pack Scope Expansion
Region-wide Free Matching [Patch 7.5x]
New mounts, minions, emotes
Content Supporter support
Housing Update
...and more!
*Content and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Patch 7.5 "The Path Beyond" Special Site
https://sqex.to/KiZCm
Thank you for your continued support of "FFXIV."
In addition, a major update, Patch 7.5 "The Path Beyond," was released today. This update introduces a variety of new content, including the main quest "The Path Beyond," which begins a new story, and "Windurst: The Third Walk," the third and final chapter of "Echoes of Vana'diel," a crossover content with "Final Fantasy XI." System updates to support a more comfortable gameplay experience have also been released.
Free trial now playable up to "Shadowbringers"!
The free trial's playable range has been expanded, allowing free play up to level 80 without time restrictions.
Players can now experience the equivalent of four RPGs' worth of story content for free, including the base package "A Realm Reborn," and the expansion packs "Heavensward," "Stormblood," and now "Shadowbringers."
Since play data can be carried over to the full version, please take this opportunity to experience the adventure of "FFXIV"!
"Final Fantasy XIV Free Trial"
https://sqex.to/0excD
Major Update Patch 7.5 "The Path Beyond" Released Today!
A variety of new content has been released, including the main quest "The Path Beyond," which starts a new story, "Windurst: The Third Walk," the third installment of the "Echoes of Vana'diel" crossover content with "Final Fantasy XI," and the new Crystal Conflict stage "The War Library of Harmonia," which utilizes new mechanics. System updates to support a more comfortable gameplay experience have also been released.
■ Patch 7.5 Update Items
Main Scenario Quest: The Path Beyond
Alliance Raid Dungeon: Echoes of Vana'diel Part 3: Windurst - The Third Walk
New Limited Job: Beastmaster [Patch 7.56]
Instance Dungeon: Curtana Magic Factory
Trial: The Endwalker Trial
Unreal Trial: Unreal Dragon God Trial
Crystal Conflict: New Stage
Ultimate Raid: Ultima Thule (Ultimate) [Patch 7.51]
Mirage Island: Crescent Isle - Northern Expedition [Patch 7.55]
Weapon Enhancement Content: Phantom Weapon [Patch 7.55]
Custom Deliveries: Cee-chan the Taco Vendor: Chee Soja [Patch 7.51]
Side Story Quests: Hildibrand's Adventures: Golden Edition [Patch 7.55]
Tribal Alliance Quests: Extra Story: Golden Edition [Patch 7.55]
Ocean Fishing Update
Cosmo Explorer: New Star "Auxesia, Planet of Plant Civilization" / Tool Enhancement Content: Cosmo Tool [Patch 7.51]
Manderville Gold Saucer Update [Patch 7.5x]
Nintendo Switch™ 2 Version Official Service [Patch 7.5x]
Free Trial / Starter Pack Scope Expansion
Region-wide Free Matching [Patch 7.5x]
New mounts, minions, emotes
Content Supporter support
Housing Update
...and more!
*Content and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Patch 7.5 "The Path Beyond" Special Site
https://sqex.to/KiZCm
Thank you for your continued support of "FFXIV."