Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail

Released: 7/2/2024

Blue seas, clear skies, and boundless possibilities await in Dawntrail, the newest expansion pack for the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online! Explore uncharted territories with familiar faces as you discover new tribes, confront formidable threats, and expand your horizons as hope's light dawns once more.

Critics

Steam

Metacritic

Score Breakdown

81.6

Critic Average

38 reviews

Steam User Score

5,460 reviews

Metacritic User Score

1,136 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

+32.5

Metacritic Disparity

+29.6

Combined Disparity

+31.1

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (3%)35 launch window (92%)2 late (5%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 38)

Caitlin ArgyrosviaRPG Fan
Dec 3, 2024Late review
89/100View review
Steam 49.1/100 · +39.9 ptsMetacritic 52/100 · +37.0 pts
Pascal KaapviaHinsusta
Sep 12, 2024Late review
100/100View review
Steam 49.1/100 · +50.9 ptsMetacritic 52/100 · +48.0 pts
Michal KorecviaSECTOR.sk
Aug 20, 2024Launch window
85/100View review
Steam 49.1/100 · +35.9 ptsMetacritic 52/100 · +33.0 pts
Иван Бышонкoвvia3DNews
Aug 18, 2024Launch window
70/100View review
Steam 49.1/100 · +20.9 ptsMetacritic 52/100 · +18.0 pts
Ezgi PajeckiviaOyungezer Online
Aug 12, 2024Launch window
75/100View review
Steam 49.1/100 · +25.9 ptsMetacritic 52/100 · +23.0 pts