The release of patch 7.4 on December 16th introduced several updates and, as is often the case, a few issues. Fortunately, many of these problems have been swiftly addressed.
Those six points cover the full scope of patch 7.4. Here is a closer look at each issue in turn.
A major issue involved dye sets where the colors for dye 1 and dye 2 appeared reversed on certain items:
This error was reported and acknowledged on December 16th, and by December 19th the issue was corrected. The developers are progressively adding new dye channels to items, which may have contributed to these discrepancies.
Another critical issue involved a duplication bug with treasure coffers at The Occult Crescent: South Horn. This bug allowed players to repeatedly obtain items, prompting access restrictions. Emergency maintenance on December 17th resolved the problem and the restrictions were lifted. Although the issue was quickly addressed, it underlined the potential impact of such bugs and the need for swift action.
Numerous players encountered problems with the appearance of certain gear items post-patch:
These issues were mostly resolved by December 19th, highlighting the complexities introduced by changes in the dye channel system.
The group pose feature caused clients to freeze under specific conditions when taking photos in portrait mode. This primarily affected users with widescreen resolutions set beyond 16:9. The current workaround involves enabling the Remove Aspect Ratio Limits option in system settings to prevent freezing, though photos will then be captured at the current screen resolution. The issue remained under investigation as of December 22nd.
A bug has been identified where players encounter an error message when attempting to save Adventurer Plate portraits. This issue arises when:
While this issue is being investigated for a fix, the ability to apply these glamours is intentional and not a bug, despite initial confusion.
| Issue | Resolution Date |
|---|---|
| Dye color errors | December 19, 2025 |
| Treasure coffer duplication | December 17, 2025 |
| Glamour and gear dye issues | December 19, 2025 |
| Group pose freeze | Ongoing (December 22) |
| Adventurer plate portrait error | Hotfix pending |
These responses showcase the developers' commitment to addressing issues swiftly. While some problems persist, players are encouraged to stay informed and follow suggested workarounds until permanent solutions are in place.
Recent updates confirmed that glamour items can now be shared across roles — specifically allowing scholars to use summoner books and vice versa. When attempting to display a portrait with the updated glamour, the changes may not save correctly; a forthcoming hotfix is planned.
The 7.4 patch primarily impacted the glamour system, causing various unexpected issues with adventurer plates and dye channels. The intentional introduction of the cross-job book glamour has sparked interest in potential future enhancements, with speculation around further cross-job weapon glamours — though this prospect currently faces certain limitations.
Key developments from the patch:
The developers continue to work on resolving these issues. The overall reception of the patch has been positive, with successful backend changes accommodating these new features alongside the known bugs being addressed.
Patch 7.4 released on December 16, 2025 as part of the Dawntrail series of updates.
Yes. Square Enix restricted access to The Occult Crescent: South Horn on December 16, 2025 after the bug was confirmed, then resolved it with emergency maintenance on December 17, 2025. The area reopened the same day.
The dye 1 and dye 2 channels appeared reversed on certain items, likely related to the ongoing rollout of new dye channels across gear. The affected items including Housemaid's wrist dresses were corrected by December 19, 2025.
The group pose feature freezes the client when taking portrait-mode photos at widescreen resolutions above 16:9. The workaround is enabling Remove Aspect Ratio Limits in System Configuration. The issue was under investigation as of December 22, 2025.
Yes, and the reverse is also allowed. Patch 7.4 intentionally enables scholars to glamour Arcanist Grimoires and summoners to glamour Scholar arms. The cross-job glamour is working as intended; the only bug is the portrait save error that appears as a side-effect.
An error occurs when saving Adventurer Plate portraits if cross-job glamour is involved — for example, a Scholar book on a Summoner. The glamour itself is allowed; the save failure is a bug under investigation and scheduled for a hotfix.
Most were. The treasure coffer duplication was fixed with emergency maintenance the day after patch launch. Dye errors cleared by December 19. The group pose freeze and adventurer plate portrait bug remained open as of late December 2025 and were flagged for hotfix treatment.
