Producer and director Naoki Yoshida has announced that Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.2, Seekers of Eternity, will introduce the most substantial content update to date.  Scheduled for late March, this patch promises a significant expansion to the game's world and activities.

The initial release in late March will bring a wave of new content, including crucial job adjustments, captivating main story quests featuring a new dungeon and trial, and the next installment in the Arcadion raid series.  The Arcadion's Cruiserweight division promises to test players' coordination and skill with even tighter damage checks than the previous Light-Heavyweight tier.  The Savage difficulty for the Cruiserweight raid will be released one week after the Normal mode, providing raid groups ample time to strategize and prepare.

Further details about Patch 7.2 were revealed in a Famitsu interview with Yoshida, translated by the r/FFXIV subreddit.  Two major features, Cosmic Exploration and the Occult Crescent field operation, will roll out approximately one month apart after the initial Patch 7.2 launch. This staggered release strategy allows players to fully immerse themselves in each new experience.

Cosmic Exploration will arrive roughly four weeks after the initial patch, followed by the Occult Crescent a month later.  Corresponding content, such as Cosmic Tools and Phantom Relic Weapon quests, will also become available alongside their respective features.

Gatherers can look forward to the Mamool Ja allied society quests, offering new opportunities and rewards.  The update will also include both PvE and PvP job adjustments, including changes to the Pictomancer job.  A new "jog" function will be added, allowing players to maintain a brisk pace after the Sprint effect expires in cities and hubs.

Additional features like the Raid Whiteboard and a new Deep Dungeon are slated for Patch 7.3, anticipated for release around August or September 2025.  With the sheer volume of content coming to Final Fantasy XIV, it remains to be seen how Dawntrail's post-game offerings will measure up against past expansions like Stormblood and Shadowbringers.