FFXIV 7.2: Mount While Moving, Jog Mode & More
Time: 2025-03-14 by mmojugg Game: FFXIV Guide
Final Fantasy XIV's Patch 7.2, Seekers of Eternity, lands in late March 2025 (likely March 25, pending the March 15 Live Letter confirmation), and producer/director Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida's recent Famitsu interview spills all the tea. From mounting while moving to sprawling field content, this update's bursting at the seams. Buckle up—I'm laying out every juicy bit, with some practical tips to boot.
The Big Quality-of-Life Win: Mount While Moving & Jog Mode
The star of the show? You can now summon your mount while running—no more clunky cast bars or standing still like a chocobo caught in headlights. Yoshi-P calls it a “long-held dream,” and it's paired with a Sprint overhaul. In safe zones (cities), Sprint triggers a “Jog” status when it fades—slower than Sprint but faster than walking—keeping you zippy until the recast refreshes.
This hits day-to-day play hard. No more awkward pauses in Limsa Lominsa or slow trudges through Old Sharlayan. Yoshi-P's demoing it live on March 15—don't miss it. It's a small tweak with massive vibes, smoothing out every login.
Patch 7.2 Content: The Full Feast
Yoshi-P promises 7.2's the “biggest volume ever” in the 7.x series. Here's the exhaustive breakdown:
Main Story & Zelenia Trial:
Tied to the MSQ, the Zelenia Extermination Battle channels Final Fantasy IX's Beatrix vibes (but not quite—think homage, not copy). It's a “fair and honest” head-on fight, with an Extreme mode packing surprises. The Royal Castle Ruins Underkeep dungeon joins the narrative too. Expect memory-and-soul themes tied to Ascians and cyberspace.
Arcadion: Cruiserweight Division:
The second Golden Legacy raid tier cranks up the chaos. Picture rapid-fire gimmicks, a dance-themed boss, and map redraws per fight. That purple-loving Lalafell? She's spicy and divisive—love or hate her, she's got flair. Inspired by pro wrestling and a “sky arena” manga, it's a wild ride. Savage drops a week post-launch, balanced post-Pictomancer nerfs.
Occult Crescent (Shades' Triangle):
A field zone blending Eureka's exploration with Bozja's boss battles. Size matches past zones, but it's dense—FATEs, notorious monsters, and a 48-player Fork Tower raid (think Baldesion Arsenal). Support jobs (Phantom Jobs) like Time Mage or a Gil-tossing savior unlock via crystals, leveling independently for quirky combos. Weapons and armor strengthen here too, with a 7.5x expansion planned.
Cosmic Exploration:
Crafters and gatherers colonize the moon, building a star-exploring base. Ziplines, mech suits (fingers crossed for a mount), and a tablet UI streamline missions. Expect lottery events like piloting robots, plus rare rewards. It grows patch-by-patch, hitting new planets later.
Phantom Weapons:
Relics for combat jobs, tied to Shades' Triangle. Grindable inside and outside the zone—less tomestone monotony, more variety.
Hells' Kier Unreal:
Suzaku's fiery dance returns with new rewards (likely a recolored mount).
Domination Battle PvP:
Large-scale PvP revives with exclusive roll actions and rankings.
Allied Society Quests (Mamool Ja):
Crafter/gatherer focus in Yak T'el, with a bright-pink outfit reward (maybe).
Rollout's staggered: MSQ, trials, and crafting gear hit with 7.2; Savage a week later; Crescent and Cosmic about a month after. Allegan Tomestones of Mathematics debut too. It's a lot—pace yourself.
Reflecting on 7.1: Setting the Stage
Yoshi-P recapped 7.1's wins:
Echoes of Vana'diel: The FF11 crossover alliance raid spiked player counts for both games. Juno's lower levels dazzled, and parts two and three are in the works.
Chaotic Alliance Raid: Cloud of Darkness brought “play together” energy with tradable loot. Players loved it (even Sakaguchi posted pics!), and more chaotic content's on the wishlist.
The 7.x shift from 6.x's solo focus to multiplayer fun starts here—7.2 doubles down.
The 7.x Roadmap: What's Next
7.3: Whiteboard system (raid-ready with job icons and scatter diagrams) and a new Deep Dungeon.
7.4x: Shades' Triangle support job updates.
7.5x: Another massive Crescent expansion, rivaling 7.2's scope.
Beast Master: The limited job's cooking—details TBD.
The narrative's building to memory, souls, and Ascian lore, with new characters and a saturated patch art vibe signaling fresh directions. Yoshi-P's betting on 2025 being FFXIV's biggest year.
Crescent Deep Dive: Shades' Triangle Unleashed
This field zone's a beast:
Size & Density: Matches Eureka/Bozja but packed with content—FATEs, bosses, and exploration.
Support Jobs: Start with three (excluding “No Makeup”—translation quirk?), unlock more via crystals. Pair freely with main jobs—Time Mage boosts casters, Samurai wields ancient tricks, and one costs 300k Gil per potion toss. Leveling's party-based, trial-and-error for Fork Tower.
Fork Tower: 48-player raid with unique rules. Master support jobs to conquer it.
Teleporters: Unlock all at level one with high “sneak” skill—hit these first for freedom.
Gear: Weapons and armor boost firepower here, grindable outside too.
It's a middle ground between Eureka's harshness and Bozja's accessibility—less death penalties, more boss fights.
Cosmic Exploration: Crafting's Cosmic Leap
For crafters/gatherers:
Setup: Build a lunar base with a tablet UI (like Island Sanctuary's). Missions range from small (water machines) to big (spaceship launchpads).
Events: Lottery-based robot piloting (think Bozja duels) and roulette rewards (mech suit, maybe?).
Growth: Starts sparse, expands patch-by-patch to new planets.
Map: Matches Crescent's size, with ziplines unlocking deeper zones.
It's Ishgard Restoration meets Island Sanctuary—dynamic visuals and community vibes, minus the housing pretext.
Arcadion & Trials: Fight Night
Cruiserweight: No holding back—fast gimmicks, dance floors, and wrestler-esque bosses. Harder than 7.0's “easy” tier post-job tweaks.
Zelenia Trial: MSQ-linked, Beatrix-inspired but original. Fair in Normal, spicy in Extreme.
Practical Prep Tips
Gear Up: Craftable equipment drops day one—stock mats for profit or power.
Squad Up: Fork Tower, Savage, and Cosmic events thrive with friends.
Move Smart: Practice Sprint/Jog/Mount in cities—master that flow.
Grind Savvy: Mix Crescent and outside relic grinds—skip tomestone fatigue.
Explore Slow: Both Crescent and Cosmic reward patience—don't burn out.
Why 7.2's a Big Deal
This patch blends convenience (mounting while moving) with ambition (dual mega-zones). It's a love letter to group play, refining past lessons into a dense, varied buffet. If Yoshi-P's team pulls it off, 2025 could redefine FFXIV's peak.
Thanks for Reading
Patch 7.2 Seekers of Eternity is a monster—mounts, jogs, moons, and mysteries galore. Keep an eye on MMOJUGG as we unpack this beast—there's a universe of fun ahead!
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