Tracking down the newest mount in FFXIV is easy once you know how Final Fantasy XIV adds them. Square Enix drops fresh rideable companions with almost every update, so the "newest" mount changes constantly. This guide explains where the latest mounts come from, how each one is unlocked, and how to summon your new ride once you have it.
Because Final Fantasy XIV is a live service game, no single mount stays "the newest" for long. Instead of chasing one specific name, it helps to understand the patch rhythm and the handful of places new mounts appear. That way you can always spot the latest addition and grab it yourself.
What you need to know first
- An active FFXIV account (the free trial does not include all content, but many mounts are obtainable in the full game).
- Access to the Mounts Guide, found in the Character menu, where every mount you own is stored.
- The latest patch installed, so the newest mount and its source are actually available to you.
- The official patch notes, the single best place to confirm which mount is truly the newest.
How the newest FFXIV mount works
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Step 1: New mounts arrive with every major patch
FFXIV follows a steady release cadence. A new expansion such as Dawntrail launches with several mounts, and each numbered patch that follows (7.1, 7.2 and so on) adds more. The "newest mount" is simply whatever the most recent update introduced, so the answer shifts every few months. Knowing the patch schedule tells you roughly when to expect the next one.
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Step 2: Know where the latest mounts come from
New mounts are spread across many sources. Some are story rewards from the Main Scenario or side quests; others are rare trial and raid drops, achievement rewards from PvP, the Gold Saucer or hunts, or seasonal event prizes. A few are sold on the Mog Station. The fastest way to learn exactly where the newest mount comes from is to read the official patch notes, which list every mount and its source.
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Step 3: Farm a new trial or raid mount
Many of the most sought-after new mounts drop from the latest Extreme trials or Savage raids. These drops are often rare, so do not expect one on your first clear. The usual approach is to re-queue the duty after each weekly or daily reset and keep running it until the mount finally lands in your inventory. Persistence, not luck on a single run, is what earns these mounts.
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Step 4: Buy a premium mount on the Mog Station
If you would rather not farm, Square Enix regularly sells optional mounts on the Mog Station (the official Online Store). These are paid extras and are not part of your game subscription. A purchase unlocks for your whole service account and appears in your Mounts Guide right away. If a new mount does not show up immediately, log out and back in to refresh your account.
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Step 5: Summon and ride your new mount
Once unlocked, open the Mounts Guide in the Character menu and find your newest mount. Drag it onto a hotbar slot, then press the matching key to summon it. To take to the skies, you must finish a zone's aether currents first; after that, hold the jump key while mounted to fly in areas that allow it. Now your brand-new ride is ready to show off across Eorzea.
Find the mount in your Mounts Guide, drop it on the hotbar, then summon and ride.
Tips for collecting new mounts
- Bookmark the patch notes. Each update's notes spell out every new mount and exactly how to obtain it, which removes all the guesswork.
- Do not miss seasonal events. Some event mounts are limited-time, so claim them before the event ends or you may wait a year for a rerun.
- Stack your weekly lockouts. For raid mounts, run the fight as soon as the reset hits to maximise your chances over time.
- Check whether it flies. Newer mounts almost always support flight once you have unlocked it in a zone.
Troubleshooting
My new mount is not in the Mounts Guide
If you bought it on the Mog Station, fully log out and back in so your account refreshes. For earned mounts, double-check that you completed the exact quest, achievement, or drop the patch notes describe.
I cannot fly with my new mount
Flight is unlocked per zone, not per mount. Collect all of that area's aether currents, then hold the jump key while mounted to take off.
The trial mount will not drop
These drops are intentionally rare. Keep re-running the duty after each reset; many players need dozens of clears before the mount appears.
Frequently asked questions
What is the newest mount in FFXIV right now?
It is always whatever the most recent patch added. Because new mounts release on a near-constant schedule, check the latest official patch notes to see the exact newest mount and where to get it.
How do I get the latest FFXIV mount?
It depends on the source. New mounts come from story quests, trial and raid drops, achievements, seasonal events, or the Mog Station. The patch notes list the method for each one.
Are new FFXIV mounts free?
Many are earned in-game at no extra cost, while others are optional paid purchases on the Mog Station. The earned mounts only require the base game and the relevant patch.
Where do my mounts appear after I unlock one?
Every mount you own is stored in the Mounts Guide, found in the Character menu. Drag the one you want onto a hotbar to summon it quickly.
Can the newest mounts fly?
Almost all modern FFXIV mounts can fly, but flying itself is unlocked per zone by collecting that area's aether currents first.
Final thoughts
The newest mount in FFXIV is a moving target by design, but the process never really changes: watch the patch cadence, read the official notes to learn the source, then quest, farm, or buy your way to the new ride. Once it is in your Mounts Guide, a quick drag to the hotbar is all that stands between you and your latest companion. For the current details, see the official Final Fantasy XIV website.
