Patch 7.4 Brings Big Changes — But Server Issues Steal the Spotlight

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Patch 7.4 was meant to be a major moment for Final Fantasy 14, delivering the Arcadion raid finale, a new main scenario chapter, a Strategy Board for battle planning, and sweeping glamour restrictions being lifted. Instead, DDoS-related disconnects disrupted the experience for many players.

To reduce frustration during outages, Square Enix recently added a Deep Dungeon safety net, allowing players to resume runs if they reconnect within 10 minutes — a direct response to November’s attacks.

Despite the server troubles, the community found humor elsewhere, rallying around a bugged level 1 “MissingNo” deer roaming high-level zones — a reminder that even chaotic patches can create unforgettable moments.