A contentious mod for Final Fantasy 14, called PlayerScope, has sparked discussions on social media due to its function of gathering character data without the player’s approval. This addon has raised security concerns among users, who fear it might be misused. Additionally, players of Final Fantasy 14 have voiced their apprehensions regarding any potential actions that Square Enix may take in response.
In the game Final Fantasy 14, it’s forbidden to employ mods or external programs. However, Square Enix primarily depends on player reports to uphold this ban. Still, some enthusiasts of the game have continued to use mods, either for convenience, aesthetics, or to achieve an unbalanced edge in challenging content. A recent instance occurred during the Futures Rewritten (Ultimate) raid in November, where the team GRIND was penalized after it was discovered they had employed a Final Fantasy 14 mod that added a red targeting reticle, which is not normally available, resulting in their disqualification from the Race to World First competition.
Although Final Fantasy 14 continues to strive for better user experiences, a popular mod called PlayerScope has sparked concerns among players. On the r/ffxivdiscussion subreddit, users have debated the implications of this mod, which allows users who install it to secretly gather Account ID data from any character they encounter, without the target’s knowledge or consent. This includes main characters, alternate characters, and retainer names. The recent update in Final Fantasy 14‘s blacklists (in Patch 7.0) altered how account ID data is stored on the client side, making it easier for add-ons like PlayerScope to extract this data. The collected character data is then uploaded to a server managed by the mod’s creator, not Square Enix. Players have expressed their concerns about misuse of the mod for stalking, harassment, and potential security risks.
Controversial Final Fantasy 14 Mod PlayerScope Draws Worry From Players
Despite the mod creator offering an opt-out option through their Discord channel, players of Final Fantasy 14 have voiced worries that the mod might prompt Square Enix to introduce an anti-cheat system later on. As of now, Square Enix hasn’t spoken about PlayerScope specifically. However, they have established a new policy aimed at combating harassment, which gives them the power to take legal steps against fans who harass their employees.
2025 has been challenging for the launch of Final Fantasy 14, with the PlayerScope debate and recurring server problems causing difficulties. It remains to be seen how Square Enix will address player concerns about these issues.
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