FFXIV: Dawntrail Maintenance Time and 7.0 Patch Notes Update
Discover the maintenance schedule, early access details, and exciting 7.0 patch notes update for FFXIV: Dawntrail expansion.
The Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail expansion is nearly here, offering new content, jobs, and adventures in Tural. The game will have an extended maintenance period for a smooth launch. Here’s what you need to know about the Dawntrail maintenance schedule, early access, and changes in patch 7.0.
FFXIV: Dawntrail Maintenance Time
To prepare for the Dawntrail expansion, FFXIV servers will be down for a total of a 48-hour maintenance period starting on June 26th, 2024. This is the breakdown of the maintenance time for each region:
| Timezone | Date & Time |
| Australia | June 26th, 7PM – June 28th, 7PM |
| Europe | June 26th, 11AM – June 28th, 11AM |
| Japan | June 26th, 6PM – June 28th, 6PM |
| North America (ET) | June 26th, 5AM – June 28th, 5AM |
| North America (PT) | June 26th, 2AM – June 28th, 2AM |
Although the maintenance is scheduled for 48 hours, it may take longer if issues arise. You should always check official announcements for updates.
FFXIV: Dawntrail Early Access
For those who have pre-ordered Dawntrail, early access will begin immediately after the maintenance period ends on June 28th, 2024. This means you can start exploring the new region of Tural and experience all the expansion has to offer before its official release on July 2nd, 2024. To participate in early access, you must redeem your pre-order bonus code on the Mogstation.
FFXIV 7.0 Patch Notes Update Highlights
Dawntrail isn’t the only exciting update coming with patch 7.0. The preliminary patch notes reveal a huge amount of changes and improvements to the game. Some notable highlights include:
- Job revamps for Dragoon, Monk, Ninja, Astrologian, and more
- Ability to hide nearby characters when interacting with quest-related NPCs or objects
- Increased bicolor gemstone storage from 1000 to 1500
- Implementation of the Estate Holder Rights system, allowing players to manage access to their property
- Combination of Duty Roulette: Level 50/60/70/80 Dungeons and Level 90 Dungeons into a single High-level Dungeons roulette
- Introduction of Facewear, a new form of head accessories
- Support for using two dyes on a single piece of gear
These quality-of-life changes aim to streamline and improve various aspects of gameplay, making the FFXIV experience even more enjoyable for both new and veteran players alike. You can see the full patch notes here.
The excitement doesn’t end with Dawntrail’s launch. You can also ook forward to a series of updates in the coming months, including:
- Patch 7.01 on July 16th, introducing The Arcadion normal raid series (tiers 1-4)
- Patch 7.05 on July 30th, adding The Arcadion (Savage), a new treasure dungeon, new tomestones, crafted gear, and more.
With so much content on the horizon, FFXIV players have plenty to look forward to as they embark on new adventures in the land of Tural and beyond!
FAQs
- What happens if I don’t pre-order FFXIV Dawntrail?
- Players who don’t pre-order the expansion will have to wait until the official release on July 2nd, 2024, to access the new content.
- Will there be server congestion during the Dawntrail launch?
- While there’s always a possibility of server congestion during major updates, Square Enix has taken measures to mitigate this, such as the ability to open new servers quickly if needed.
- Can I play FFXIV during the maintenance period?
- No, the game will be completely offline during the 48-hour maintenance to ensure a smooth implementation of the Dawntrail expansion and patch 7.0.
