Final Fantasy 14 Players Are Not Happy About Patch 7.1 Feature

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Key Takeaways

  • Final Fantasy 14 players criticized Square Enix’s new hairstyle, prompting an apology and explanation.
  • Crossroads update, including Echoes of Vana’diel raid and Pelupelu quests, goes live on November 12.
  • Square Enix struggled with Natural Curls hairstyle, leading to implementation of “Doing the Wave.”

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the latest drama unfolding in Final Fantasy 14 has me both amused and slightly baffled. It seems that Square Enix has once again found itself in hot water due to a hair-raising issue – pun intended!

Players of Final Fantasy 14 shared their opinions about an upcoming hairstyle in the game’s forums, following Patch 7.1 on November 12. The design, which originated from a winning entry in the 2023 design contest, was not recognized as such by many players. In response to these concerns, Square Enix issued an apology and provided clarification about the issue.

The update titled “Crossroads” for Final Fantasy 14 will become available on November 12, following a maintenance period of seven hours commencing at 10:00 PM Eastern Time on November 11. This update includes an array of story and group content like the Echoes of Vana’diel alliance raid and Pelupelu allied society quests. Additionally, Patch 7.1 will introduce several user-friendly features to Final Fantasy 14. Updates such as the refurbished Hall of the Novice, enhanced group poses, and ongoing work on improving textures within the game make Crossroads one of the most comprehensive updates for Final Fantasy 14 in a while.

Players scrutinizing the initial 7.1 patch notes expressed their worries in forums about a hairstyle coming with the Crossroads update. In a Final Fantasy 14 forum discussion, players claimed that the “Natural Curls” hairstyle, modeled after a winning entry from the 2023 hairstyle design contest, bears little resemblance to its intended design. The original Natural Curls style was meant to have more curls throughout the top and sides, but the newly introduced style has more waves and longer strands of hair on the right side instead.

Square Enix Responds to Final Fantasy 14 Hairstyle Controversy

Responding to the criticism they received, Square Enix acknowledged the confusion and admitted that while the “Natural Curls” hairstyle was their initial inspiration for a character in Final Fantasy 14, the design team encountered difficulties working with the curls. As a result, an alternative hairstyle named “Doing the Wave” was introduced in Patch 7.1. However, Square Enix emphasized that they are still committed to improving the Natural Curls hairstyle, which led to a comment from the original artist on Bluesky.

The dispute over hairstyles isn’t the first instance where players of Final Fantasy 14 have highlighted an issue. Previously, during the initial collaboration with Fall Guys, players of Final Fantasy 14 pointed out inconsistencies between the game’s hit detection and animations, which resulted in some players missing a chance to win.

As an enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly waiting to figure out how to get the Doing the Wave hairstyle in Final Fantasy 14. However, Square Enix’s response has left players debating and speculating about it. Eventually, we’ll find out when they roll out the Natural Curls hairstyle in a way that truly satisfies us all.

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2024-11-12 00:03