Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXXIX (11/14/2025)

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We are pleased to present the full digest of the Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXXIX! If you missed the live stream, or if you just want to watch it again (and again), check it out below!



* Don't forget to select the 1080p option to watch the video in HD!

Patch 7.4 Preview Part 1

Patch 7.38



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Before diving into what Patch 7.4 has in store, we revealed the release date for Patch 7.38.

In Patch 7.38, a furnishing featuring artwork by Akihiko Yoshida will be implemented to commemorate the release of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles. The furnishing will be obtainable from treasure coffers in the Return to Ivalice alliance raids.

Whether you're a newer adventurer who's yet to try the alliance raids, or a veteran revisiting them after playing FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, we hope this will be a fun opportunity to play through Return to Ivalice!

Patch 7.4 Release Date



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We typically announce release dates in the second part of our patch previews; but given the timing of this patch and the feedback we received when the Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) was released last December, we decided to announce the raid and gear schedule sooner than usual.

Patch 7.4—Into the Mist will be released on Tuesday, December 16. Savage will be released later than usual and will be playable starting Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

The holiday season can be a tough time for raid groups to play together, especially with North America and Europe going on holiday break. Releasing Savage during the holidays wasn't completely ruled out, but with our various service providers taking off during this time of year, we chose this release schedule to provide our full support should any issues arise.

This irregular schedule means our Week 1 raiders will be more geared than usual when Savage is released. But knowing that some of our raiders won't be starting Savage until later in the patch, we've only made minimal adjustments to the difficulty to compensate for the higher item level.

The Patch 7.4 artwork features the Arcadion's finest fighters in a wrestling-style poster. We hope everyone is excited for the final round of opponents, and with plenty of time to gear up, we hope you’ll be well-prepared for the challenges ahead!

What’s to Come in Patch 7.4

New Main Scenario Quests




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The first screenshot features some sort of vehicle, which might be our means of transportation to another location. In another screenshot, Krile appears to be deep in thought; perhaps she'll have a major decision to make.

As we take our first steps towards the upcoming story arc, there will be unfamiliar areas and new faces. These story developments will be a glimpse at what's to come in future patches, so be sure to pay close attention!


Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures




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The story will be quite... unique, as usual. The screenshots have surely raised a lot of questions, and we hope you’ll look forward to experiencing the wackiness yourself as Hildibrand’s adventures in Dawntrail start to wrap up.

New Dungeon – Mistwake




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The name of this dungeon has the word “Mist” in it, similar to the title of the patch. How curious…

The first screenshot shows the entrance area; Yoshida requested last-minute changes to the dingy lighting, so the final version may look different. The story leading up to Mistwake is for our Warriors of Light to discover for themselves, but we can promise that there will be plenty of shifts in scenery!

New Trial - Hell on Rails (Normal/Extreme)



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Both the Normal and Extreme versions of this trial will be added in Patch 7.4.

Where and why are we battling this frightening foe? We can’t reveal that yet, but the encounter is shaping up to be a hectic one.

This boss has a nightmarish expression, but don’t look away—keeping an eye on them will be crucial in this encounter! Our design adjustments have been going well, so we hope you’ll look forward to facing them down!

New Raid - The Arcadion: Heavyweight Tier




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Here’s a sneak peek at the upcoming arenas and opponents in the Arcadion. The colosseum-style arena certainly looks perfect for a "final showdown”—with no guardrails to keep you from falling off.

We're glad that the Arcadion fighters have been quite popular, and you’ll want to keep an eye out for these new opponents as well. In our next Letter LIVE, we’ll be going in-game to look at what our battles against them will be like.

Tsukuyomi’s Pain (Unreal)



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Our veterans will remember that the floor color plays an important part in this encounter. This trial was quite popular for its stunning scenery, and we hope you’ll enjoy it again in Unreal!