Square Enix has revealed the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival for 2026, which will span across three events in North America, Europe, and Japan. A video message from Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida was released on the 12th anniversary of A Realm Reborn as well.
Here are the dates and venues for Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026:
- North America – Anaheim, California – Anaheim Convention Center
- April 24 – 25, 2026
- Europe – Berlin, Germany – Messe Berlin, hub27
- July 25 – 26, 2026
- Japan – Tokyo – Makuhari Messe
- October 31 – November 1, 2026
Previously, Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.3: The Promise of Tomorrow launched with August 5 with new content, including more main scenario quests, a new dungeon, and much more. Here’s a full rundown of Final Fantasy XIV 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 Unreal Trial – The Wreath of Snakes (Unreal): Take on Seiryu, one of the Four Lords, at level 100
- 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
- Miscellaneous Updates – Chat bubbles, Pheonix Down changes, Group Pose updates and more
Patches 7.31 and 7.35 include the following additions:
- Cosmic Exploration: New Planet – Phaenna (Patch 7.31) – A new planet for intrepid crafters and gatherers to explore, as well as additional updates and changes
- Weapon Enhancements Quests (7.31) – Phantom Weapons
- New Deep Dungeon (Patch 7.35) – Pilgrim’s Traverse
- New Allied Society Quests (Patch 7.35) – Yok Huy
- Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures (Patch 7.35)
Lastly, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
