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FF14 patch notes confirm rumored Black Mage changes, and they're divisive

My first ever FF14 character was a Black Mage. Enticed by the allure of elemental magic having played everything from Ice Mage to Shadow Priest in World of Warcraft, it felt like the perfect fit. As I pulled up to Ul'dah and Sultana Dreaming began to play, I knew that Eorzea was something special. But as of late I've found myself drifting away from spellcasters, and Black Mage specifically, favoring Monk and Ninja over ranged DPS. But, as spotted by eagle-eyed fans during the last Live Letter and now confirmed in the latest round of FF14 patch notes, Black Mage has been reworked considerably, splitting the playerbase down the middle.

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The FF14 7.2 patch notes reveal a hugely requested upgrade to dungeons

Preliminary FF14 7.2 patch notes reveal some very nice quality-of-life improvements for the critically acclaimed MMORPG. The next update for Final Fantasy 14 arrives Tuesday March 25, and will bring the next chapter of the Dawntrail story with it. While we'll have to wait a little longer for the arrival of major features such as Cosmic Exploration and the Occult Crescent, which arrive over the coming months, there are some very welcome upgrades that will make your life easier across the entire game.

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Here's the FF14 7.2 release date and everything shown in Live Letter 86

The FF14 7.2 release date is confirmed, as game director Naoki Yoshida and community producer Toshio Murouchi come together once more to show us what the next Dawntrail patch looks like. The new update for Square Enix's critically acclaimed MMORPG is a big one, and looks to deliver the long-form content that players have been asking for. In today's FF14 Live Letter 86, the pair dive in to give us a closer look at everything coming in patch 7.2.

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FF14 director Yoshida squashes rumors about his executive status at Square Enix

As he shows off the new FF14 update, game director 'Yoshi-P' has put to bed swirling rumors about his status on the board at Square Enix. A post noting that Yoshida had not been mentioned in the company's yearly reports recently led to some speculation that he would no longer continue as an executive. During the pre-show for FF14 Live Letter 86, however, he confirms that these rumors are inaccurate.

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Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXXVI Set for March 14

The next Letter from the Producer LIVE will bring you the latest gameplay and information on Patch 7.2─Seekers of Eternity, scheduled to release in late March!

Date & Time

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 3:00 a.m. (PDT) / 10:00 (GMT) / 21:00 (AEDT)
* Starting time is subject to change.

Where to Watch

* Please note that the presentation slides will include both Japanese and English text, but the presentation audio will be in Japanese only.
Show Details

Patch 7.2 Part 2
Miscellaneous Updates

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