Final Fantasy XIV Is Finally Getting a Graphics Update

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It’s taken nearly a decade, but Square Enix’s hugely popular MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV, is finally getting a fresh coat of paint in the form of a new graphics update that is expected to debut in the next major version of the game.



FFXIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida revealed the news as part of a lengthy “letter” streamed to fans on YouTube today, one that also included a roadmap for upcoming patches and his thoughts on what players might expect in the next 10 years of the long-running MMORPG. In regard to the graphical update, FFXIV fans can expect improved visuals for not only characters but also maps and backgrounds, which will be enhanced in a variety of ways that include better textures and higher-resolution shadows.



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