Final Fantasy 14 patch 7.3 release date – when you can try its new PvP changes and trials
Final Fantasy 14 is set to receive new PvP changes, trials and dungeons in its latest patch, promising to give players even more reasons to invest countless hours into the game.
You might be mistaken for thinking that Final Fantasy 14 had reached its peak, but it's still very much evolving. While the game's Seekers of Eternity patch provided players with plenty to delve into, we're now being served even more in patch 7.3, better known to fans as the Promise of Tomorrow update.
A new Alliance Raid is on the horizon to keep players united against a new shared enemy, along with fresh main scenario quests and trials to give fans who need some solitude the opportunity to improve themselves with as many players as they wish.
The update introduces the next PvP Series 9 issuing new adjustments that pave the way for new ranked tiers and a new Crystalline Conflict Arena. There's no doubt that players have been given plenty to immerse themselves in, and with so much still to come from future updates offering a new Deep Dungeon and a host of Weapon Enchantment quests, you're not about to run out of things to do.
Final Fantasy 14 Online fans are incredibly dedicated to its MMO stylings, so these new features are bound to be well received – and even if they aren't, it certainly isn't as though players are immediately going to abandon ship.
So, when exactly can we expect the new update?
Here's what you need to know about the Final Fantasy 14 patch 7.3 release date.
Final Fantasy 14 patch 7.3 release date
The Final Fantasy 14 patch 7.3 release date is slated for Tuesday, August 5 at 3am PDT / 6am EDT / 11am BST. This date has been revealed directly by Square Enix, and the release time here is an estimation based on the official launch times of the game's last two updates for patch 7.2 and patch 7.1.
The game is stacked up enough, but this extra content is going to do wonders with players who have been looking for an excuse to get stuck in all over again. It's a good chance as any, to be fair.
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