First Major Patch For FFXIV: Dawntrail Set For Mid-November Release

The first major patch for FFXIV: Dawntrail is set to be released in mid-November and is titled "Crossroads." This major patch sees the introduction of the Final Fantasy XI crossover Alliance Raid, "Echoes of Vana'diel," which was showcased in a broadcast at the Tokyo Game Show. In this broadcast, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida highlighted a number of features that will be released in the Patch 7.1, which also includes the continuation of the MSQ (Main Scenario Quest), as well as the first part of the long-awaited Final Fantasy XI crossover, which includes the Alliance Raid series, new Allied Society quests and more.

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Patch 7.1 of FFXIV: Dawntrail will include the 24-player Alliance Raid Echoes of Vana'Diel, which begins the Alliance Raid series that transports players to a new world named Vana'Diel. The Patch 7.1 also adds a lot of different difficult content, such as the first-ever high-difficulty Alliance Raid to be added to the game, where players will be able to take on The Cloud of Darkness on Chaotic difficulty.

In addition to the Chaotic Alliance Raid, new quests will also be added in the MSQ and the new Dungeon titled Yuweyawata Field Station. Players will also get to experience the new Trial named The Minstrel's Ballad: Sphene's Burden, as well as the new Unreal Trial, named The Jade Stoa, where players will be able to face off against Byakko, who is one of the Four Lords.

This is a huge patch for FFXIV: Dawntrail, as there is also the new Ultimate Raid named Futures Rewritten, as well as the addition of new Allied Society quests where players will be able to assist the Pelupelu, with the quests being focused on battle classes and jobs. In the same vein, there is a new Custom Delivery client named Nitowikwe, as well as an additional role quest story becoming available once all Dawntrail role quests are complete. Once that is done, players will gain access to the