Final Fantasy XIV is currently in the update phase of the expansion Dawntrail. Patch 7.2 is expected to be released in March 2025, and it could be so good that it even brings back one of the most popular YouTubers to the game from his hiatus.
Which YouTuber is so excited? Final Fantasy XIV’s upcoming Patch has excited YouTuber Larryzaur. He started his channel about eight years ago and became well-known for comedy and satire.
His first video was about job stereotypes in Final Fantasy XIV, followed later by the successful Basically
series, where he explains the classes of the MMORPG in a simplified but understandable way. Currently, his channel has 217,000 subscribers.
However, two years ago he announced his withdrawal from YouTube to work on his own video game instead. Since then, he has been releasing new videos only sporadically. The outlook for the next Patch 7.2 is so promising that he talks about his newfound enthusiasm for Final Fantasy XIV in his latest video (via YouTube), because finally, the content is coming that he believes is absolutely needed.
Because he has been on a YouTube break for about two years, unfortunately, there are no Basically guide videos for the two new jobs from Dawntrail yet:
After almost three years, the new MMO content finally arrives
What content is coming in Patch 7.2? Currently, Final Fantasy XIV is in Patch 7.1, which was released in November 2024. If the game sticks to its four-month update rhythm, the player community can expect the new update in March 2025.
Initial content will be announced on February 7 during the next Producer’s Letter, the developer update stream of the MMORPG. However, the following content is currently expected:
- Field Exploration
Occult Crescent
- Crafter and gatherer endgame
Cosmo Exploration
- Part two of the 8-man raid
The Arkdion
normal and epic - A new challenging boss fight
- A new dungeon
- New main story quests
It feels like the whole community is coming together
Why is the patch making Larryzaur so happy? Larryzaur starts his video rather seriously: he has not logged into Final Fantasy XIV for a long time because there has simply been nothing to do. Patch 7.2 is just what the game needs right now – especially due to the anticipated new field exploration.
What are field explorations in Final Fantasy XIV?
Field explorations are classic MMO content. They consist of large, standalone zones where players can explore together and work towards goals. During the Stormblood expansion, Eureka was released, while during Shadowbringers there was the Bozja Southern Front. Both zones were designed for leveling the current relic weapons.
The fun lies in exploring a new, very active zone with over 70 other players. New boss enemies spawn regularly, leading to battles that must be completed in large groups. By successfully completing certain events, further events are unlocked, including 48-player raids that can only be played there.
In his video, Larry predicts a player boom upon the release of the expedition: Eureka and Bozja were content that all players in Final Fantasy XIV could participate in. You didn’t need to be particularly skilled, and there wasn’t much to unlock beforehand (editor’s note: Before entering the Bozja Southern Front, the Stormblood alliance raid questline had to be completed).
Especially when the new zone is brand new, it is particularly fun:
[…] and because [field explorations are something] the whole player base does, it feels like the entire community of this game comes together and figures out the best ways to progress and shares secrets about how to best complete their relic weapon. Those are always very special and fun moments.
Furthermore, Larry is particularly excited about the new main story quest. This has recently faced significant criticism for not reaching the heights that players have come to expect from Final Fantasy XIV. Even the prominent Final Fantasy XIV streamer Zepla voiced severe criticism:
Larry specifically points out that the ending of the story from Patch 7.1 left him really wanting more. Therefore, he strongly hopes that the story will pick up pace now and return to its old strengths: Call me crazy, but I think the 7.2 MSQ will be a blast!
Indeed, the endgame combat content is currently well received by players: The 8-man raid from Dawntrail is one of the best Square Enix has released so far. Positive feedback has also come from Larryzaur about the new alliance raid. However, both contents are now somewhat older. A new field exploration could therefore be exactly what brings players back to Final Fantasy XIV – precisely because theoretically all players can participate.
We still have to wait until February 7 to know more about what to expect in Patch 7.2. Recently, however, there were a few stirring topics in the MMORPG. On the one hand, the adjustment of a small detail changed the new chaotic alliance raid. On the other hand, a tool that allowed stalking in the game was banned: Mods for Final Fantasy XIV allow players to stalk their victims better – Now the director speaks out.
