Final Fantasy 14 players can look forward to a small but game-changing improvement arriving with Patch 7.2 — the ability to summon mounts while moving. This long-requested quality-of-life update will roll out on March 25, making exploration smoother and more intuitive across the MMORPG’s vast world.
Movement-Based Mount Summoning Is Finally Here
During the most recent Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast, director and producer Naoki Yoshida revealed that the upcoming patch — titled Seekers of Eternity — will introduce the ability for players to call their mounts while in motion. This new feature applies to any area where mounting is already permitted, including both PvE and PvP zones.
Overcoming a Decade of Muscle Memory
Previously, players had to stand still for the mount summon animation to complete successfully — a process that only took one second but could easily be interrupted by accidental movement. Now, with Patch 7.2, players can begin summoning while running, with no need to pause their momentum. Yoshida acknowledged that this will be a significant change to gameplay habits developed over the past decade, but encouraged players to embrace the improved mobility and fluidity it offers.
Additional Mobility Enhancements in Patch 7.2
The mount update isn’t the only movement-focused feature in Patch 7.2. Square Enix is also introducing a new passive buff called Jog, which enhances player movement speed once Sprint wears off. Jog appears to provide a modest speed boost without any manual activation or visible duration timer.
How Jog Works
Though full details will be confirmed in the official patch notes, early information suggests that Jog:
- Activates automatically after Sprint ends
- Functions in cities, open zones, and instances
- Deactivates during combat
This subtle but effective buff aims to keep players moving faster without constantly relying on Sprint cooldowns, especially during travel-intensive content like gathering, questing, or running between objectives.
What Else to Expect in Patch 7.2
While these quality-of-life changes are exciting in their own right, they arrive as part of a much larger content drop. Patch 7.2 introduces the next chapter of the Dawntrail expansion, and includes:
- New Main Scenario Quests
- Second wing of the Arcadion raid series
- Cosmic Exploration system
- The Occult Crescent dungeon
- Additional Hildibrand quests
These major features will be joined by various system updates, balance tweaks, and bug fixes — all of which promise to keep Final Fantasy 14 engaging as it builds toward future expansions.
Prepare for Launch Day
As with previous major patches, Patch 7.2 will be preceded by a scheduled 24-hour maintenance window. Players should ensure they’ve completed key activities — such as claiming Moogle Treasure Trove rewards, finishing PvP objectives, or wrapping up lingering questlines — before servers go down on March 24.
With new features aimed at both convenience and content, Patch 7.2 is shaping up to be a landmark update in the ongoing journey of Final Fantasy 14. Whether you’re a long-time adventurer or a newcomer to Eorzea, you’ll want to be ready to mount up — without breaking stride.
