Dawntrail releases in exactly 2 weeks! As we get closer to launch day, let us cast our eyes to the stars with today's illustration of Eorzea's celestial healers!
Astrologers harness the powers of the cosmos to heal and protect. They use their star globes and card decks to predict the outcome of the battle and align their energies with constellations to support their friends!

Embrace the ancient art of astronomy and unlock the secrets of the stars in order to become a guiding light in the dark! Check out our Astrologian guide below:
Final Fantasy XIV - Astrologian Guide Additionally, you can also get a more in-depth look at what awaits you in Dawntrail with our overview: Dawntrail Hub

With Dawntrail on the horizon, today's FFXIV art illustration celebrates the Dancer class, Eorzea's enchanting yet deadly performers. 
Being a Dancer means learning the ancient art of battle dance. Under the guidance of fellow Dancers, you will become a force of beauty and ferocity, helping your friends and striking down enemies with equal force, all while supporting your allies and especially your precious dance partner.

The Dancer Job is a call to those who find strength in elegance and are interested in power through dance moves. If you want to find out more about this Job, as well as general Dancer updates for Dawntrail, head to our guide below:
Final Fantasy XIV - Dancer Guide And as always, for more Dawntrail information, we have a comprehensive hub for you to check out as well: Dawntrail Hub

Dawntrail's release date is 16 days away! In the meantime, let us delve into the erudite world of the Scholars, the strategists and healers of Eorzea. 
The Scholar’s Wisdom originated from the ancient city-state of Nym. Scholars are favored for their high knowledge and their command over healing magic. Accompanied by their faerie familiars, they weave protective spells and restore vitality to their allies.

Players who align with Scholars travel alongside a faerie friend. As a Scholar, you will be the cornerstone of your party's survival, turning the tides of battle with your strategic healing and protecting spells!
Check out our Scholar guide below to learn about the changes that Dawntrail will bring, as well as new abilities and job updates:
Final Fantasy XIV - Scholar Guide And if you are eager to know more about what is to come for Dawntrail in general, head to our overview here: Dawntrail Hub

During the latest Producer Live Letter (PLL), Yoshi-P revealed a good amount of details, including a comprehensive schedule leading up to the release of Dawntrail and its subsequent patches.
Below, we shall look at the given dates for Dawntrail's release and the following patches:
Patch Notes Reading: Scheduled for June 27 at 3:00 AM PDT, available in Japanese only. Dawntrail Early Access Launch: Set for June 28th. Preceded by a 48-hour maintenance prior to launch. Given the size of the patch, the FFXIV team recommends downloading it upon availability due to the potential length of the download process. Official Dawntrail Launch: July 2nd marks the day when Dawntrail officially goes live. Arcadion Raid Release: The much-anticipated Arcadion Raid, as well as Dawntrail patch 7.01, will be released on July 16th. Patch 7.05: Slated for release on July 30th, this patch will introduce the first set of Arcadion 1 to 4 Savage.
While each patch will bring lots of additional content, events, and updates, the above points highlight the primary objectives for each update so far.
Which upcoming Dawntrail content excites you the most? For further details about the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV expansion, visit our dedicated section here: Dawntrail Hub

As the day of Dawntrail gets closer, let us honor the noble Paladins, guardians of light and justice in Eorzea.
The Paladin's Oath: They have long served as the stalwart protectors of the royal family of Ul'dah. Always in brilliant silver armor, they don’t hesitate to charge into battle, combining swordplay with shield work to create an unyielding style of combat.

As a Paladin, you will become the iron foundation upon which your party's defense is built on! To find out more about the Job and all class changes that Dawntrail will bring with it, head to our Job guide below.
Final Fantasy XIV - Paladin Guide The Paladin job is a tank-spec call to those who wish to be the shield against the incoming darkness. Will you take up arms to defend the new threats incoming with Dawntrail? For more information about the expansion, head here: Dawntrail Hub