Square Enix has rolled out a massive new update for Final Fantasy 14, with Patch 7.35 delivering an impressive lineup of new content just in time for October 2025. This update introduces a high-profile crossover event with Monster Hunter Wilds, a brand-new Deep Dungeon, new allied society quests, PvP adjustments, and a fresh entry in the beloved Hildibrand storyline — ensuring that players of every type have something new to dive into.
🐉 Monster Hunter Wilds Crossover Takes Center Stage
The star attraction of Patch 7.35 is undoubtedly the collaboration between Final Fantasy 14 and Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds. This event allows players from both universes to experience exclusive boss battles inspired by the other franchise.
In Final Fantasy 14, adventurers can take on the powerful Guardian Arkveld, the White Wraith, an eight-player Trial available in both Normal and Extreme difficulties. Meanwhile, Monster Hunter Wilds players will face Omega Planetes, featuring guest appearances from FF14 characters such as Alpha.
Both fights deliver unique rewards, cosmetics, and themed items designed to celebrate the long-standing relationship between Capcom and Square Enix. Players tackling the Extreme version of Arkveld’s Trial can also earn rare Guardian Scales to forge special Veldian weapons.
⚔️ Pilgrim’s Traverse – A New Deep Dungeon Adventure
Another major highlight of Patch 7.35 is the addition of Pilgrim’s Traverse, the game’s fourth Deep Dungeon. This mysterious underground labyrinth challenges players to uncover the secrets of the Church of First Light and its connection to the fae of Il Mheg, tying deeply into Shadowbringers lore.
Unlike standard dungeons, Deep Dungeons are procedurally generated, meaning each run offers new traps, enemies, and rewards. Players can tackle it solo or in a party of up to four, starting at level 91 and climbing toward 100. To unlock the dungeon, players must complete the “Endwalker” main scenario quest and have cleared at least Floor 50 of the Palace of the Dead.
Those who conquer Pilgrim’s Traverse will be rewarded with Aetherpool upgrades, exclusive mounts, and even new weaponry tied to the Deep Dungeon’s lore.
🏰 Yok Huy Allied Society Quests
For crafters and gatherers, Patch 7.35 brings a fresh set of Yok Huy allied society quests set in Urqopacha. These daily missions allow players to assist the giant Yok Huy in rebuilding their civilization. Completing daily quests improves reputation with the faction, unlocking new rewards and crafting opportunities over time.
Quest Sync ensures that the challenges scale dynamically to the player’s current crafting or gathering level, making the content accessible to everyone.
🕵️♂️ The Return of Hildibrand – FF14’s Favorite Detective
The fan-favorite comedic detective Hildibrand Manderville is back with another absurdly entertaining chapter in his ongoing saga. Players who have completed all prior Hildibrand quests can now continue his latest escapades through the new “A Vandal in the Wild” storyline.
Expect hilarious cutscenes, bizarre villains, and plenty of over-the-top antics that have made Hildibrand one of Final Fantasy 14’s most enduring side stories.
⚙️ Gameplay Updates and Quality-of-Life Changes
Beyond the new story and dungeon content, Patch 7.35 includes PvP balance tweaks, visual improvements, and fixes for text and quest issues. Several classes received minor tuning to maintain balance across modes.
New hairstyles inspired by community design contests, Triple Triad cards, orchestrion rolls, emotes, and furnishings have also been added to the game, further expanding the ever-growing cosmetic collection.
🎮 The Windward Wilds and The Final Verse
For high-end players, the update also introduces new Trials — including “The Windward Wilds” and its Extreme variant — offering challenging fights against Guardian Arkveld for Veldian weapon rewards. Players seeking ultimate challenges can attempt “The Final Verse” and “The Final Verse (Quantum),” which feature difficulty-scaling mechanics for top-tier raiders.
🧭 A Packed Update for All Types of Players
Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.35 is one of the most ambitious updates of 2025, blending crossover excitement with meaningful new endgame content and community-driven side stories. Whether you’re a hardcore raider, a lore enthusiast, or a crafter, there’s something fresh waiting in Eorzea this October.
With the Monster Hunter Wilds crossover now live and more updates on the horizon, the world of Final Fantasy 14 continues to expand in creative and unexpected ways — showing that even after more than a decade, the game’s spirit of adventure remains stronger than ever.
