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Square Enix has officially released Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.35, and fans are calling it one of the most exciting updates since Dawntrail. Released on October 7, 2025, the patch adds fresh endgame challenges, a highly anticipated crossover with Monster Hunter Wilds, and a new deep dungeon.
Monster Hunter Wilds Crossover: The Windward Wilds
The centerpiece of Patch 7.35 is the Monster Hunter Wilds crossover, which players are already praising for its creativity and scale. Many describe it as:
“The best crossover since NieR: Automata.”
Players can now battle Arkveld, a powerful beast from Monster Hunter Wilds, in the new eight-player trial called The Windward Wilds. This trial introduces breakable parts, environmental traps, and cinematic finishers; mechanics that feel straight out of Monster Hunter itself.
The fight comes in Normal (Item Level 725) and Extreme (Item Level 740) modes for players who’ve completed Dawntrail and reached Level 100.
Monster Hunter Wilds Crossover: Rewards and Reactions
Players love the crossover rewards, including the dyeable Hope Armor Set, Veldian weapons, and mounts like the Seikret and Felyne Support Cart. The community is also buzzing about the Monster Hunter-themed housing décor and orchestrion rolls that bring the wild hunt vibe to Eorzea.
Fans on Reddit and Twitter say the crossover “feels natural,” praising Square Enix for keeping the Monster Hunter identity intact while still blending it with FFXIV’s combat system.
Meanwhile, Monster Hunter Wilds players are getting their share of crossover fun with Omega Planetes, a new Final Fantasy-inspired raid boss, and the return of Gogmazios later this year.
Pilgrim’s Traverse: A New Deep Dungeon
The patch introduces Pilgrim’s Traverse, a stunning new 100-floor deep dungeon set in Il Mheg’s Church of the First Light. It’s both visually impressive and mechanically fresh, with new checkpoints, solo options, and the challenging Quantum Mode.
Players with Level 91+ combat jobs can enter after clearing floor 50 of the Palace of the Dead. Rewards include Fae-themed mounts, colorful minions, and elegant glamour items.
The FFXIV community has responded positively here too, describing the dungeon as “old-school but polished,” which strikes the right balance between accessibility and challenge.
Lighter Stories and Side Content
Patch 7.35 also continues the fan-favorite Hildibrand Saga with a new chapter, “The Case of the Fiendish Fugitives.” Players can expect the same blend of humor and chaos the series is known for.
Crafters get new Yok Huy Allied Society quests in Urqopacha, featuring daily missions and exclusive items. PvP fans are seeing balance tweaks as Season 16 ends and Series 9 begins with new cosmetics.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Patch 7.35 has landed well with players. The crossover feels meaningful, the dungeon is fresh, and side content keeps the game alive between expansions.
While some fans hope for quicker story progression, the majority agree that Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.35 proves the game is still setting the standard for MMO content quality.
