Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Articles

Once the later 7.2x updates drop, Final Fantasy XIV may be looking at potentially its best patch yet - but for now, only raiders are having our fun.

feature by James Galizio on 11 April, 2025

After Endwalker brought the game's two toughest Ultimate Raids, Futures Rewritten is what the raid scene needed - even if it may feel like an overcorrection.

feature by James Galizio on 10 March, 2025

While 7.1x still lacks content for non-raiders to tackle, (Chaotic) Cloud of Darkness is an excellent new addition to the patch cycle for raiders.

feature by James Galizio on 03 January, 2025

Creative Studio 3's latest update to Final Fantasy XIV has kept me playing; but is it enough for most players?

feature by James Galizio on 02 December, 2024

While it hasn't completely lost its luster, Dawntrail proves that it's about time for Final Fantasy XIV to change.

review by James Galizio on 09 August, 2024

Dawntrail successfully sets the stage for where the Warrior of Light will end up next, but I've got some lingering questions and concerns.

feature by James Galizio on 10 July, 2024

During a preview event for the upcoming expansion, we had the chance to check out the first step in Final Fantasy XIV's new journey.

preview by James Galizio on 06 June, 2024

During the recent Dawntrail Preview Event, Naoki Yoshida made it clear that him and the team want to make it happen.

interview by James Galizio on 06 June, 2024

With Dawntrail on the horizon, it's striking how much Final Fantasy XIV's own characters mirror the playerbase's own trepidation for the future

feature by James Galizio on 31 January, 2024

In a game with so many different ways to express your Warrior of Light, music is the great unifier.

feature by James Galizio on 01 August, 2023